Medieval Monastic Education - by George Ferzoco & Carolyn Muessig (Hardcover)

About the Book

Based on an international conference held at Downside Abbey in 1999, these 14 essays address various aspects of monastic education and educational practices in England, France, Germany and the Low Countries from the 8th to 16th century.

Book Synopsis

While the role of monastic education has been studied in great detail in regard to male practices, this book examines the differences between the monastic formation and education of men and of women in Western Europe from the eighth to the sixteenth century. Fourteen chapters, written by well-known scholars, consider monastic education and practices in the geographical areas of England, France, Germany and the Low Countries. Using attitudes toward education and actual educational theories, the authors explore issues such as the use of music and physical training in education to explore new realms of the discipline.

About the Author

George Ferzoco is a lecturer and Director of Italian Studies in the School of Modern Languages, University of Leicester. Carolyn Muessig is a lecturer in the Department of Theology and Religious Studies, University of Bristol.