Greek science became the basis for the development ... THE ART OF MEDICINE Medieval Islamic doctors broke new ground in diagnosing and treating infectious diseases such as smallpox, and pioneering ...

The Medieval Studies Program affords the student an opportunity for a “classically” liberal education within a broad subset of “Western” (Celtic, Franconic, Italic, Germanic, Visigothic) and ...

It is the birthplace of the three major monotheistic faiths, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, the home of medieval Islamic civilizations, and home to rich literary, architectural, and religious ...

Although there was limited progress in Western Europe in medieval times, there were new discoveries and developments in medicine in the Islamic kingdoms. The work of people like Muhammad ibn ...