About the Department
Allied Centers, Institutes, and Programs
The Helen Kellogg Institute for International Studies
The Helen Kellogg Institute for International Studies advances investigation in comparative international studies. It promotes international research by attracting faculty, students, and visitors to the University of Notre Dame and by providing them with a supportive community of scholarship.
The Institute for Latino Studies
Founded in 1999, the Institute seeks to enhance interdisciplinary study and research in Latino studies as a vital component of Notre Dame’s academic mission. The Institute is committed to maintaining a balance among research, education, and outreach.
The Medieval Institute, founded in 1946, coordinates the teaching and research of the largest contingent of medievalists of any North American university. Faculty and students explore together the cultures and experiences of the Arab, Jewish, Latin, and Orthodox medieval worlds.
The Nanovic Institute for European Studies
The Nanovic Institute is dedicated to enriching the learning experience at Notre Dame by supporting teaching, research, and events that inform students and faculty about the countries and cultures of contemporary Europe.
Ph.D. in Literature Program
The Ph.D. in Literature at Notre Dame is an innovative interdisciplinary program which focuses on the study of literature both within traditional disciplines and across disciplinary and national boundaries.
The Devers Program in Dante Studies
The William & Katherine Devers Program in Dante Studies at the University of Notre Dame supports rare book acquisitions in the John A. Zahm, C.S.C., Dante Collection, as well as teaching and research about Dante across the Arts & Letters curriculum.
