Who we are
The Mediävistenverband (Medievalists’ Society) was founded in 1983 with the aim of providing a forum for all disciplines concerned with the Middle Ages, and through its focus on co-operative interdisciplinary work, of achieving a better understanding of this period and its culture. Today the Mediävistenverband is the largest society of medievalists in Germany with over 1,000 members from different countries representing a spectrum of subjects that ranges from archaeology to theology.
Aims and objectives
The society provides an institutional framework which enables interdisciplinary discussion and takes into account theoretical approaches as well as the methodology specific to individual subjects.
Great weight is given to voicing and supporting the interests of young academics: the society sees itself as an organ for all academic concerns of medieval studies and those of university policy. Through these efforts the society aims to support and secure the position of Medieval Studies both in research and university teaching. The Mediävistenverband provides a board of information for scholars, public media and members of the public interested in the Middle Ages.
Regular activities
Every two years the Mediävistenverband organizes an academic congress which is intended as a platform to facilitate and promote interdisciplinary discussion.
The 15th Symposium “Abraham’s Legacy – Competition, Conflict, and Coexistence in the Middle Ages” will take place in Heidelberg (3 – 6 March 2013). You’ll find the Call for Papers here (PDF)!
The interdisciplinary academic congress was first held in 1983 and since then has dealt with topics such as “Medieval reception of Antiquity”, “Feasts and Feasting”, “Rhythm and Seasons”, “Middle Ages and Modern Times”, “The Arts in the Middle Ages”, “Charlemagne and the Heritage of Cultures”, “Nature in the Middle Ages”.
Journal
All members receive the journal Das Mittelalter which is published twice a year. Read more about the journal here.
Membership
Find out about membership benefits, or fill out the form to become a member, here.
Contact
For more information or questions about the Medievalists’ Society please or fill in our short web form below or contact the President (Präsident).
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Contact the society’s President
Prof. Dr. Volker Leppin
Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen
Evangelisch-Theologische Fakultät
Institut für Spätmittelalter und Reformation
Lehrstuhl für Kirchengeschichte mit Schwerpunkt Reformation und Mittelalter
Theologische Fakultät
Liebermeisterstraße 12
72076 Tübingen
Tel +49 (0)7071 29-72611
Fax +49 (0)7071 29-5539
Email volker.leppin@ev-theologie.uni-tuebingen.de