Charles Hilken

Charles Hilken is a Professor in the History Department at Saint Mary's College of California's School of Liberal Arts, where he also directs the Bishop John S. Cummins Institute for Catholic Thought, Culture, and Action. His research examines medieval monastic institutions through paleographical and architectural analysis.

Education includes:

• Ph.D. in Medieval History from University of Toronto (1994)
• M.S.L. from Pontifical Institute of Mediaeval Studies (1991)
• M.A. in Medieval History from University of Toronto (1987)
• B.A. in History from Saint Mary's College of California (1978)

Research focuses on:

• South Italian monastic culture and Beneventan script
• Function of chapter rooms in medieval monasteries
• Necrologies and memorial practices
• Current projects include analysis of Vatican Codex Barberinianus latinus 421 and Beneventan regional studies

Publications predominantly explore monastic architecture, manuscript traditions, and medieval Italian religious history, with recurring focus on Montecassino's historical significance.

Awards:

• Nicky B. Carpenter Fellowship in Manuscript Studies (2017)