Course on Female Mystical Writing in Medieval Europe at Barcelona's CCCB
The Centre de Cultura Contemporània de Barcelona (CCCB) is hosting a course titled 'Mística femenina en la Edad Media' from April 8 to May 6, 2026. Led by Victoria Cirlot Valenzuela, the program explores medieval women's spiritual writings, examining how female mystics expressed their relationship with God through vernacular languages and emotional narratives. The course covers figures like Hildegard von Bingen, Hadewijch of Antwerp, Beatrice of Nazareth, Angela of Foligno, Mechtild of Magdeburg, Marguerite Porete, and Julian of Norwich, analyzing their contributions to vernacular theology and connections to Gothic aesthetics. Sessions will be held in Aula 1, available both in-person and online, with registration through the CCCB website at varying fee tiers.
Key facts
- Course runs from April 8 to May 6, 2026, with sessions at 18:30 hours
- Led by Victoria Cirlot Valenzuela, a philologist, translator, and editor
- Takes place at Aula 1 of the CCCB in Barcelona, available in-person and online
- General admission is 60 euros, with discounted rates of 45 euros for students, unemployed, pensioners, seniors over 65, and CCCB Friends
- Registration is available through the CCCB website
Entities
Artists
- Hildegard von Bingen
- Hadewijch de Amberes
- Beatriz de Nazaret
- Ángela de Foligno
- Mechtild von Magdeburg
- Marguerite Porete
- Juliana de Norwich
Institutions
- Centre de Cultura Contemporània de Barcelona (CCCB)
Locations
- Barcelona