Philosophy and Theology in the German Dominican scholae in the Late Middle Ages: The Cases of Ulrich of Strasbourg and Berthold of Wimpfen

A significant portion of Scholastic philosophical and theological learning in the late Middle Ages occurred in the studia or study-houses of religious orders, rather than in universities. These studia outnumbered universities and were more widely distributed across Europe. Prominent figures like Albert the Great, Thomas Aquinas, and John Duns Scotus spent more time teaching in these studia than as Regent Masters in universities. Consequently, much of the later medieval Scholastic literature was produced in this institutional context. Additionally, the Papal Court, notably the Sacred Palace at Avignon, and several royal courts were significant loci for Scholastic learning. This volume explores the study and teaching of philosophy and theology in the studia of various religious orders, as well as intellectual activity at the Papal Court in Rome and Avignon, and at different royal courts.

Palazzo, A. (2012). Philosophy and Theology in the German Dominican scholae in the Late Middle Ages: The Cases of Ulrich of Strasbourg and Berthold of Wimpfen. Philosophy and Theology in the ‘Studia’ of the Religious Orders and at Papal and Royal Courts, 75–106. https://doi.org/10.1484/m.rpm-eb.1.100973