The Medieval Academy of America commemorates its centenary in 2025 with a special issue of Speculum: A Journal of Medieval Studies. This themed issue engages in a critical analysis of the evolution of medieval studies and the influence of institutions like the MAA. Guest editors Roland Betancourt and Karla Mallette introduce discussions centered on global perspectives and methodologies. The articles address both the challenges faced by medieval studies today and the emerging opportunities for progress, illustrating a balance of crisis and optimism moving forward in the field.
It is a must-read issue for any medievalist who wishes to know not only about our past but our present as well.
The purpose of some institutions is not to endure a century but to provoke, question, and inspire meaningful action.
A recurring theme throughout the issue is what Betancourt and Mallette describe as the ‘Janus face of Crisis and Optimism.’
How has medieval studies been shaped by its institutions?
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