The Franciscan studium generale: A New Interpretation

A new interpretation of the Franciscan studium generale challenges traditional views on medieval Scholastic learning, revealing that these study-houses, rather than universities, were the primary sites for philosophical and theological education. The research demonstrates that most mendicant order members received their education in these studia, and prominent scholars like Albert the Great, Thomas Aquinas, and John Duns Scotus spent more time teaching there than in universities. This volume, drawn from a 2008 colloquium, explores Scholastic activity across various religious orders' studia, as well as at Papal and royal courts, including Avignon's Sacred Palace. Contributions analyze the institutional contexts of learning, highlighting the interconnectedness of these venues and their role in shaping medieval intellectual discourse.

Şenocak, N. (2012). The Franciscan studium generale: A New Interpretation. Philosophy and Theology in the ‘Studia’ of the Religious Orders and at Papal and Royal Courts, 221–236. https://doi.org/10.1484/m.rpm-eb.1.100978