Explores the central role of relics in cultural practice and  identity formation in medieval Europe; examines relics as instruments of worship, as agents of identity, as objects of theft and destruction, and as pilgrimage destinations. 

Lecture/discussion—3 hours; term paper. Prerequisite: Art History major, minor, or other significant training in Art History recommended. Class size limited to 25 students; for majors, minors, other advanced students.  Study of a broad problem or theoretical issue in art, architecture, or material culture. Intensive reading, discussion, research, writing. Topics (B) Medieval, GE credit: ArtHum| AH, OL, VL, WE. May be repeated two times for credit when topic differs.