Welcome to the Middle Ages!
Medievalists.net is your source for all things medieval, and now you can expand your knowledge with our Medieval Studies Online Courses.
Our expert instructors guide you through interesting topics that bring the Middle Ages to life. Check out our catalog below for more information about each course and to enroll.
Our Courses
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The Viking Age
An introduction to Viking History. Each week historian Terri Barnes takes you through a different aspect of the lives of Norse peoples who lived during the Viking Age from roughly AD 750 to 1100.
$249
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Medieval Gender and Sexuality
An introduction to conceptions of gender and sexuality in the medieval period. Each week historian Eleanor Janega discusses the philosophical and societal underpinnings that shaped culture and relationships from the 5th to the 15th century.
$299
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Late Antique and Medieval Christian Literature Workshop
This workshop explores the history and culture of late antique and medieval Christian literature and common themes and motifs across different works, including a historical, social, and theological reading of the texts, as well as literary analysis.
$69
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The British Templars: Crusades and Conspiracies
This course tells the true story of the British Templars, a story less lurid than the current conspiracy theories but every bit as extraordinary. It sheds light on their strategies and activities, and perhaps even rehabilitates their popular image.
$199
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Calamity and Change: An Introduction to the Fourteenth Century
The 14th century has been famously called “calamitous:” 100 years of war, plague, and rebellion. This course explores the disasters and beauty of this tumultuous century and includes some of the most famous men and women of the Middle Ages.
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The Rise of King Arthur
King Arthur is one of the most famous legendary heroes of the Middle Ages. But who was he? How did he become so famous? Dr. Kathryn Walton takes you through the development of the Arthurian legend from its roots to its flourishing in magical romance.