Faculty Members Attend International Medieval Congress
Dr. Tanya Stabler (left) and Dr. Theresa Gross-Diaz (right) at the conference.
Two faculty members presented this summer at the held each year at the University of Leeds in the United Kingdom. Scholars across fields gather to discuss topics related to the Middle Ages. This year鈥檚 theme of 鈥淢aterialities鈥� examines recent scholarly interest in 鈥渢hings, theories, and methods as they relate to an expansive understanding of 鈥榤ateriality.鈥欌�� Besides traditional conference panels, the International Medieval Congress hosts a variety of fun events related to the Medieval world.
Dr. Theresa Gross-Diaz is an Associate Professor and co-director of the Medieval Studies Program. Her research focuses on Biblical commentaries in Medieval Europe but she also consults on Medieval art exhibits. She organized 鈥淭he Material Culture of Urban Schools and Universities鈥� panel at the conference. Dr. Gross-Diaz presented a paper titled 鈥淧salms and the City: Scholastic Commentaries Take to the Street.鈥�
Dr. Tanya Stabler joined Dr. Gross-Diaz on this panel. Dr. Stabler is an Assistant Professor whose research examines the social and cultural history of Medieval Europe. She is particularly interested in the era鈥檚 gender dynamics in religion and schools. The picture below shows her presenting a paper titled 鈥淏uilding Pastoral Reform in Medieval Paris.鈥� Our department is proud to have their representation in Leeds!
