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Laura Wangerin, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor of History at Seton Hall University and an Honorary Post-Doctoral Fellow at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of History. Her research focuses on medieval legal history, the politics of sanctity, and comparative interdisciplinary methodologies, with a specialization in Medieval European History. She holds a triple major in History, English, and Spanish from Ripon College (cum laude), an MA in Medieval History from Indiana University-Bloomington, and an MLIS from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
- Education: Ripon College (BA), Indiana University (MA), University of Wisconsin-Madison (PhD)
Her research explores themes such as Ottonian governance, medieval documentary sources, and the intersection of religious and secular authority. Recent work includes studies on Ottonian queens, decentralized political systems modeled after biological frameworks, and the role of relics in legitimizing power.
Her publications span monographs, book chapters, and peer-reviewed articles, with a focus on medieval Europe’s political and religious dynamics. Notable works include Kingship and Justice in the Ottonian Empire (2019) and studies on Liudprand of Cremona’s Antapodosis.
She teaches courses such as 'Medieval Women,' 'The Crusades,' and 'Early Middle Ages,' integrating interdisciplinary approaches. Her academic affiliations include Seton Hall University and the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Honorary Post-Doctoral Fellowship.
