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Patrick Nold serves as Professor and Chair of the Department of History at the University at Albany, State University of New York, with his office located in Social Science 145C. His scholarly focus centers on medieval intellectual history, particularly the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries, with specialized expertise in mendicant orders and papal studies.
Education:
- D. Phil., Oxford University
- BA, University of Michigan
Nold's research examines the intellectual frameworks of medieval Europe, emphasizing the Franciscan Order's theological conflicts and papal authority during the Avignon period. He investigates how mendicant spirituality intersected with ecclesiastical power structures, particularly through the lens of Pope John XXII's reign and the apostolic poverty controversy. His methodological approach combines archival analysis of Vatican manuscripts with critical examination of theological treatises from the era.
Analysis of his 2014-2023 publications reveals persistent engagement with 14th-century ecclesiastical politics, papal administration, and heresy trials. Key thematic clusters include papal-concordat negotiations, inquisitorial procedures in Italy, and the political philosophy of figures like John of Paris. His work consistently utilizes primary sources from Vatican archives, demonstrating rigorous paleographic engagement with manuscripts such as BAV Borgh. 280.
Professor Nold actively supervises graduate research on medieval intellectual history, specifically welcoming projects concerning mendicant orders, papal authority, and 13th-14th century theological controversies. His sustained publication record indicates continuous research activity, though specific grant details remain unmentioned in available materials.
