Conference: A New Look at the 12th Century Renaissance: Philosophy, Theology, History (Rome, Italy)

This project aims to convene an interdisciplinary conference focused on the philosophy, theology, and history of twelfth century Europe. Historians have long recognized that the twelfth century was a pivotal moment in European intellectual history. Subsequent high points of European culture—such as the philosophy and theology of the thirteenth century and the Italian Renaissance—all had their roots in this less dramatic, and less remembered, twelfth century renaissance. In fact, Notre Dame’s own Medieval Institute was established with the specific mission of studying the twelfth century. Over the past few decades, however, academic interest in the twelfth century has waned. Meanwhile, important and exciting research has continued, partly spurred by the recent discovery of lost medieval manuscripts. This research stands to transform and upend many standard assumptions about the twelfth century, but as yet, it has only begun to be digested and discussed by the larger academic community.

Organized by Nicholas Lombardo, OP, associate professor of theology.

More details forthcoming.

Originally published at maritain.nd.edu.