Schools and Schooling in Late Medieval Germany: Regensburg, 1250-1500 (Education and Society in the Middle Ages and Renaissance, 33)

"Historians have traditionally studied late medieval education backward - through the eyes of religious and political reformers critical of that which preceded them. This has led to significant distortions. Histories written from this perspective tend to overemphasize the novelty of early modern educational reforms at the expense of evident continuities, and focus on conflict between ecclesiastical and lay authorities rather than cooperation. This book focuses instead on the medieval experience of education through a detailed reconstruction of the educational landscape of late medieval Regensburg. The resulting picture provides new insights into the relationship between civic authorities and ecclesiastical institutions, the role of education in social and economic mobility, and the connections between local communities and broader European educational structures."--BOOK JACKET CONTENTS 6 Acknowledgments 8 List of Maps 10 List of Abbreviations 12 Chapter One: Introduction 18 Chapter Two: The Educational Landscape of Late Medieval Regensburg 32 Early Medieval Regensburg: An Overview 32 The Sacred Geography of Regensburg 34 The Schools of Regensburg 38 Chapter Three: Inside the Schools 102 The Foundations of Medieval Education 102 Pre-University Curriculum 110 Higher Education in Regensburg 129 Teachers and School Personnel 137 Students and Student Life 159 Chapter Four: Regensburg and the Universities 178 Attendance Patterns 181 Funding University Study 202 Offi ce-holding Families and University Study 217 Employment of University-Trained Men 220 Networks of Friendship and Patronage 224 Social and Economic Mobility 225 Chapter Five: Conclusion 230 Appendices 234 Appendix I: Students and School Personnel 236 Appendix II: Biographical Register "Regensburg" University Students 270 Appendix III: Chronological List of "Regensburg" University Students 370 Appendix IV: "Regensburg" University Students Tables and Maps 384 Bibliography 394 Unpublished Sources 394 Published Sources 395 Library Catalogs and Reference Works 401 Secondary Literature 402 Index 424 Through a detailed reconstruction of schooling in late medieval Regensburg, this book provides fresh insights into the complex cultural, political, and institutional contexts in which the educational expansion of the late Middle Ages took place. The Educational Landscape Of Late Medieval Regensburg -- Inside The Schools -- Regensburg And The Universities -- Conclusion. By David L. Sheffler. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [377]-405) And Index.