Cardinal Newman referred to The Middle Ages as “the Benedictine Centuries.” This important historical era laid the foundations for the emergence of modern Europe. The political, social, and economic developments of the period, and the languages, literatures, philosophies, and theology of its peoples are of considerable significance in our understanding of both the past and the present. Armed with this knowledge, you will have skills relevant to a variety of careers, including writing, teaching, practicing law, and curating.