Dr. Courtney Booker

Professor

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Biography

Courtney Booker is a Professor in the Department of History at the University of British Columbia, specializing in medieval Europe with a focus on Carolingian intellectual and cultural history. He received his Ph.D. from UCLA and has held fellowship positions at prominent institutions including Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen and the Free University of Berlin. Booker's research interests encompass early medieval historiography, rhetoric, military and political theology, as well as Latin philology and textual criticism. He is recognized for his significant contributions to the field through his published works, including books and articles on the Carolingian period, as well as translations of medieval texts. Currently, he is engaged in several projects including investigations into ninth-century Latin chronicles and the evolution of French language narratives. He has delivered papers at various international conferences and is committed to fostering academic inquiry into the complexities of medieval history and its lasting impact on modern society.

Research Interests

Early Medieval Europe Historiography Rhetoric Narrative Hermeneutics Literacy Textual Criticism Latin Philology Codicology Political Theology Medievalism

Experience

Professor

— Present

University of British Columbia • Vancouver, BC, Canada

Teach courses and conduct research in medieval history, focusing on Carolingian studies.

Awards

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Franklin Research Grant

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Killam Teaching Prize

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Standard Research Grant

Requirements for University of British Columbia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field 3 credits in formal logic 6 credits at the upper level in history of philosophy 3 credits at the upper level in ethics or value theory 6 credits at the upper level in metaphysics, epistemology, or philosophy of science
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Application fee
  • Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Writing sample (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of intent
  • Evidence of English language proficiency
Specialization Notes

Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.