Are you ready for an in-person conference with warm greetings, laughter, and stimulating conversation? (We certainly are!)
The Twelfth Annual Symposium on Medieval and Renaissance Studies (June 9-11, 2025) is a convenient summer venue in North America for scholars to present papers, organize sessions, participate in roundtables, and engage in interdisciplinary discussion. The goal of the Symposium is to promote serious scholarly investigation into all topics and in all disciplines of medieval and Renaissance studies (c. 500-c. 1700).
This year introduces a theme for the Symposium: "Synthesis and Reconciliation." We continue to welcome papers on all topics.
The Annual Symposium on Medieval and Renaissance Studies provides a convenient summer venue in North America for scholars in all disciplines to present papers, organize sessions, participate in roundtables, and engage in interdisciplinary discussion. The goal of the symposium is to promote serious scholarly investigation on all topics and in all disciplines of the medieval and early modern world.
The plenary speakers for 2024 will be John Van Engen, of the University Notre Dame, and Elissa B. Weaver, of the University of Chicago.
The plenary speakers for 2024 will be John Van Engen, of the University Notre Dame, and Elissa B. Weaver, of the University of Chicago.
Important dates:
- The Twelfth Annual Symposium on Medieval and Renaissance Studies will take place June 9-11, 2025.
- Submissions for individual papers, complete sessions, and roundtables are due December 31, 2024.
- The submission portal will open November 1.
The Symposium is pleased to be hosting three mini-conferences this year:
For the full Call for Papers, click here
- The 50th Annual St. Louis Conference on Manuscript Studies
- Lowry Daly, SJ Plenary Speaker: Adam S. Cohen (University of Toronto)
- International Arthurian Studies Mini-Conference
- South Central Renaissance Conference
For the full Call for Papers, click here
- The detailed general call is on p. 1.
- Mini-conferences are described on p. 2.
- A call to contribute to pre-organized sessions by the International Boethius Society is on pg. 3.
At the Symposium
The Symposium is held on the beautiful midtown campus of Saint Louis University, hosted by the Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies. On and off-campus housing options include affordable, air-conditioned dormitory rooms and a luxurious boutique hotel. Being in the middle of a large, vibrant city such as St. Louis means that there's plenty to see and do in your down-time, and plenty of great places to eat! Click on the map above to explore the exciting activities that St. Louis has to offer!
