Relics in Antiquity and the Middle Ages

Kent Navalesi, Ph.D.

An online course hosted by Medievalists.net

~~Thursdays, 1-2:30pm ET on Zoom, Jan. 22-Feb. 26, 2026~~

~~Fee: $149~~

~~All sessions are recorded, so attendance is encouraged but not required!~~

From St. Peter’s chains to the Holy Grail, relics were an integral part of medieval religion that continue to fascinate believers and non-believers to this day. In this 6-week course, you will learn about the development of the Christian cult of relics, the beliefs and traditions surrounding them, and modern scholarly approaches to this fascinating religious phenomenon.

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Glass chasse containing a small relic of St. Genevieve on display against a wall with carved wood panels and stained glass windows

Reliquary shrine of St. Genevieve

Paris, France

Silver reliquary in the shape of a head

Reliquary Bust of St. Yrieix (c. 1220-1240)

The Met, NYC