PhD Medieval and Early Modern Studies in Canterbury United Kingdom | University of Kent

We welcome research proposals from students exploring any facet of medieval and early modern history, society, and cultural expressions.

Faculty research specialties encompass: material culture of the early modern period, art history of the late medieval era, religious developments across medieval and early modern Europe, Anglo-Saxon archaeological studies and liturgical practices, political systems of the early modern age, theatrical traditions from medieval to early modern times, and scholarly text preparation.

Current investigations focus on: the Protestant Reformation, visual and manuscript traditions, community structures, the dramatic works of John Lyly, church architecture of the Middle Ages, gender and sexuality studies, monastic administration, non-standard linguistic practices, and monarchical systems. You'll join a dynamic, interdisciplinary group of scholars pursuing diverse research paths.