JCC: The Roman Papacy, 1300s
Intermediate, Single Delegate
Scarlet robes swirl through the streets of Rome as the bells of St. Peter's ring out in defiance. A rival has emerged in Avignon, claiming the mantle of the papacy—and with him, the Western Schism has begun. What was once a united Church now stands divided, as kings, cardinals, and nobles choose sides. In Rome, you bear the weight of tradition, the authority of centuries, and the legacy of Peter himself, but your opponent commands growing power and influence.
To preserve the unity of the faith, you must navigate a treacherous web of politics, piety, and ambition. Will you reassert Rome as the one true seat of Christendom—or see your cause drowned by schism and strife?
Note: Both the Avignon and Roman committees are Joint Crisis Committees (JCCs). JCCs operate as normal crisis committees, but actions made in one committee will directly affect the updates of the other!
Meet Your Dias
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Hello!
My name is Natalia, and I am a junior studying Applied Math with a concentration in Operations Research at UC Berkeley. I am originally from Palo Alto, CA, and in my free time enjoy studying philosophy, anthropology, etymology, literature, and foreign languages, among other subjects. I am also a dancer and enjoy reading, specifically sci-fi, fantasy, and dystopian.
I started doing MUN in middle school and will always cherish the skills and memories I formed through this wonderful program. This has led me to want to make the experience special and valuable for as many young students as possible. Thus, I am so excited to be chairing this committee of JCC: Rome!
Characterized by complex political intrigue and vies for leadership, as well as multiple popes, this committee is an excellent opportunity to prove your mettle in the context of the Western Papal Schism of 1409. I look forward to seeing you all showcase your creativity and cleverness, and cannot wait to help make this the best experience possible.
Natalia Trounce, Chair
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Hello Delegates,
My name is Minyoung Kim and I will be your chair for the JCC: Roman Papacy, 1300s. I am currently a fourth year Political Science major studying at UC Berkeley and my third year staffing for Bearmun. Beyond UCBMUN, I hold a job at the UCPD while being involved in a pre-law fraternity. I am originally from Orange County in Southern California, but enjoy my free time exploring the Bay.
In this joint crisis committee, you will be creating, and perhaps destroying, alliances both within the Roman Papacy as well as the Avignon Papacy as you journey your way through a weekend through your character arcs. We all can not wait to see your research, creativity, and performance displayed in what will surely be an eventful committee.
As your dias, my goals are to ensure delegates have a meaningful experience that grants the freedoms to scheme and collaborate with one another. This being said, the dias will not tolerate any disrespect to others as well as any violations of the Bearmun code of conduct. If there are any further questions, please feel free to reach out to the Bearmun team at any time.
I hope this will be an overwhelming experience that gives delegates the opportunity to showcase their skills of delegation and imagination. All roads lead to the Roman Papacy.
Best,
Minyoung Kim, Chair
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Hello everyone!
My name is Marvin (he/him), and I am a senior from Taiwan studying Economics and Data Science. As my third and final BEARMUN, I am beyond excited to serve as your Coordinating Crisis Director for this JCC. I’ve done competitive MUN since middle school, and UCBMUN has allowed me to continue my competitive spirit and passion for traveling and eating! In the club, I’ve been the Director of Finance for most of my college tenure, and have just freshly retired to act as a new member trainer. MUN, whether in the club or on the circuit, has taught me invaluable life lessons about public speaking and working with others, and allowed me to meet many talented and amazing delegates on the circuit. In my free time, I enjoy golfing, building Legos, playing rogue-like games, learning new languages, as well as spending too much money on cat toys for my cat :).
As someone who has always competed in historical crisis committees, I’m excited to see what kind of creative, medieval arcs you will cook up! I suggest researching extensively on the time period the committee takes place, as well as considering out-of-the-box arcs that fit in the period.
Best,
Marvin Yen