Defining Ourselves in the Early Middle Ages
18–21 September 2025 | Brandeis University, Boston, MA (Hybrid Event)
Hosted by the International Anchoritic Society and the Early Middle English Society
Join scholars from around the world for an interdisciplinary exploration of identity, boundaries, and cultural intersections in the early Middle Ages. This hybrid conference will examine themes of periodization, religious and secular literatures, linguistics, and more, with a focus on how medieval communities—and modern scholars—define themselves.
Keynote Speakers
- Liz Herbert McAvoy
- Michelle M. Sauer
- Adrienne Williams Boyarin
Special Events
- Banquet at Peppino’s – An evening of camaraderie and conversation (ticketed separately)
- Sunday Excursion to Salem, MA – Visit the House of the Seven Gables and the Salem Witch Museum (ticketed separately)
- Film Screening – Revelations of Divine Love: Prayer and Process by Caroline Golum (ticketed separately. For film-only attendees, choose the “Saturday only” registration option)
Register Now
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Questions? Contact us at iasemeconference@gmail.com