Nov十一月. 8 The Rise of the Medieval University.pptVIP

Nov. 8: The Rise of the Medieval University Background to Universities 9th-13th centuries: population explosion Primogeniture Earlier schools – monastery schools, cathedral schools, private tutors/schools “I will not speak of those logicians before whose eves flitted constantly ‘the lice of Egypt,’ that is to say, all the sophistical subtleties, so that no one could comprehend their eloquent discourses in which, as says Isaiah, ‘there is no wisdom.’ As to the doctors of theology, ‘seated, in Moses seat,’ they were swollen with learning, but their charity was not edifying. Teaching and not practicing, they have ‘become as sounding brass or a tinkling cymbal,’ or like a canal of stone, always dry, which ought to carry water to ‘the bed of spices.’ They not only hated one another, but by their flatteries they enticed away the students of others; each one seeking his own glory, but caring not a whit about the welfare of souls.” - Jacques de Vitry, 13th century Peter Abelard (1079-1142) “Thus it came about that my teaching won such strength and authority that even those who before had clung most vehemently to my former master, and most bitterly attacked my doctrines, now flocked to my school.” Birth of Universities Founded on guild principle University = group of organized workers. Denotes totality of the group. Mobile – universities own no buildings and are not tied to locations. Paris University of Masters Charter granted 1200, organized 1150-70 Known for theology Bologna Officially organized in 1200; actually organized ~1150 Known for Law University of Students Defense against townspeople Defense against “their other enemies, the professors” The Professor Must... Not be absent without leave Be able to attract more than 5 students Begin with the bell and end with the bell Not skip chapters of commentary Not postpone difficulties until the end of the hour Cover ground systematically and completely Other Universities Oxford: 1220 Salerno: 1231, known for medicine