William J. Courtenay Boeken

Focusing on the religious practices at the University of Paris during the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries, William Courtenay explores the significance of prayers for the dead in the daily lives of both masters and students. Departing from conventional narratives centered on curriculum and teaching, the author highlights how these spiritual observances shaped the institution's culture and community. Through this lens, the book offers a unique perspective on the intersection of education and religion in medieval life.

This scholarly work offers an in-depth examination of the University of Paris during the late 1320s, utilizing newly reconstructed historical documentation. It delves into the academic environment, social dynamics, and intellectual developments of the period, providing valuable insights into the university's significance in medieval education and culture. Through meticulous research, the book sheds light on the institution's influence on contemporary thought and its role in shaping future educational frameworks.

The 10 papers in this volume examine university and pre-university education in the 14th to 16th centuries in Germany, Italy, France, and England. Topics covered include the recruitment and support of students, studying abroad, social status, careers of graduates, university rituals, the profession of schoolmaster, and the relation of the studia to the crown. Contributors include William J. Courtenay, Rainer Chr. Schwinges, Klaus Wriedt, Frank Rexroth, Darleen Pryds, Helmut G. Walther, Thomas Sullivan, O.S.B., Martin Kintzinger, Jo Ann Hoeppner Moran Cruz, and Jürgen Miethke.