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"To the medieval thinker, beauty was not a value independent of others, but rather the radiance of truth, the splendor of ontological perfection and that quality of things which reflects their origin in God. Light and luminous objects, no less than musical consonance, conveyed an insight into the perfection of the cosmos and a divination of the Creator.."- Otto Von Simson, The Gothic Cathedral
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- The Philippine Society of Medieval Studies is an inter-disciplinary organization of academics, scholars and students interested in the medieval world in the fileds of theology, philosophy, art, literature, history, society, science and law. Our officers include: DR. JOVINO MIROY (Ateneo de Manila University), President; DR. LIZA RUTH OCAMPO (University of the Philippines-Diliman), VIce President; PROF. RAFAEL ACUNA (Ateneo de Manila University), Secretary, PROF. RAMON RAFAEL DOLOR (De La Salle University), Treasurer and PROF. EMMANUEL BATOON (University of Sto. Tomas), Auditor.
Our board members are: Fr. MAXELL ARANILLA (DLSU), Prof. RANDOLF DE JESUS (AdMU), Prof. JEREMIAH REYES (UP-D), Dr. MANUEL TEJIDO (DLSU) and Fr. LORENZ FESTIN (San Carlos Seminary).
- The Philippinarum Studii Medioevalis Societas or Philippine Society of Medieval Studies (PSMS) was formally launched on December 13, 2006 at San Beda College to meet the following challenges:
* the failure of students to see the relevance of Medieval studies due to preconceived notions about the Middle Ages;
* the lack of historical awareness on the part of students regarding events surrounding Medieval cultures; and
* pedagogic challenges, such as the problem of presenting Medieval studies in classes and making it interesting to students.
To meet these challenges, the Society aims to fulfill the following objectives:
* to promote an interest in medieval studies, in its broad interdisciplinary and overarching sense;
* to serve as a venue for academic and intellectual enrichment to educators whose field of research and expertise is Medieval studies;
* to serve as a locus for dialogue and as a place of gathering for educators in Medieval studies as well as others who are interested in furthering their knowledge in this field and using their knowledge towards social transformation;
* to establish networks and intellectual exchange between Filipino educators of Medieval studies and their foreign counterparts; and
* to generate resources for the activities of the Society in pursuance of its objectives.
Given such, the Society is open to individuals or groups who wish to pursue the study of Medieval cultures for formal or personal study. Topics covered by such a study include and are not limited to medieval philosophy, art (including literature and music), history, politics, theology, and sociology (including medieval themes found in contemporary media such as film, television, and novels).
Planned activities include:
* book publications (including essays contributed by members);
* an annual (including reports on activities sponsored by the Society);
* events such as book discussions, open forums on medieval topics, and exhibitions; and
* educational projects to promote Medieval studies in various educational levels.
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Coelho Discussion
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Medieval Market in Siegburg, Germany
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Heritage Conservation Forum
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Book Launch, QUAERENS/Searchings/Paghahanap
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 The hymn is based on a long medieval Latin poem, Salve mundi salutare, with stanzas addressing the various parts of Christ's body hanging on the Cross. The last part of the poem, from which the hymn is taken, is addressed to Christ's head, and... more
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 Towards the end of the medieval period of philosophy, the views and thoughts about how to reach God – about how to come to know God and about how to comprehend God – took a radical shift. In the earlier parts of the medieval period (and of the... more
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 Exsúltet iam angélica turba cælórum: exsúltent divína mystéria: et pro tanti Regis victória tuba ínsonet salutáris. Gáudeat et tellus, tantis irradiáta fulgóribus: et ætérni Regis splendóre illustráta, tótius orbis se séntiat... more
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