Chairs
Head Chair: Alejandra Melcon
Vice Chairs: Bruna di Napoli & Selin Atayeva
Head Chair: Alejandra Melcon
Vice Chairs: Bruna di Napoli & Selin Atayeva
Committee Information:
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Joan of Arc was a peasant girl born in France in 1412 who soon became a French national heroine who, believing she was under divine guidance, was involved in the 100-years war against England, even leading the army into victory at Orleans. She was a notorious figure who, using her remarkable physical and mental courage, wore masculine clothing to disguise herself and claims to have been guided by the voices of St Margaret of Antioch, St. Micheal and St. Catherine of Alexandria, was an impressively important figure who soon became a symbol of resilience and strength for the French population. However, she was captured by Burgundians and sold to the English, which resulted in a trial in which she was condemned to be burnt. However, she was later canonized by the Roman Catholic Church.
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Study Guide:
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Despite the despair that was evoked in many when hearing news of her death, her trial has remained very important throughout time, as more than 70 charges were drawn upon her, some examples being dressing like a man, heresy and witchcraft. The English took the opportunity to rid themselves of a powerful symbol inspiring the French army and also to discredit Charles, who partially owed his coronaship to her. Unfortunately, to avoid association to an accused witch and hectic, Charles made little effort to negotiate her release.
The fact that this is still such a pertinent historical date shows its relevance, demonstrating the potential that this committee topic has to help immerse delegates in fruitful debate and encourage them to learn more about the medieval times, which is usually unfamiliar to most. Moreover, another factor that makes this trial so unique is how documented the trial was, as even 700 years after the occurrence, there is still a lot of evidence one can use to learn more about the events. This committee will be especially transforming due to the drastic difference in values of contemporary civilians and modern ones, seeing as, for example, religion was extremely important.
The fact that this is still such a pertinent historical date shows its relevance, demonstrating the potential that this committee topic has to help immerse delegates in fruitful debate and encourage them to learn more about the medieval times, which is usually unfamiliar to most. Moreover, another factor that makes this trial so unique is how documented the trial was, as even 700 years after the occurrence, there is still a lot of evidence one can use to learn more about the events. This committee will be especially transforming due to the drastic difference in values of contemporary civilians and modern ones, seeing as, for example, religion was extremely important.