The Church and the Monestaries

Why do you think the Church and the monasteries became the centers of learning?

In the medieval times, the Church played a greater role in the lives of the people than it does today. The Church dominated everyone's lives, including the peasants and town people. (http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/medieval_church.htm) The Church was the only European universal institution and was such a major part of this time that it therefore because the source of learning. The Pope was the head of the Church and established supreme power. The public became literate and were therefore able to understand readings. The Church served as the government and was also there for spiritual guidance. (http://csis.pace.edu/grendel/projs2c/middle.html Because the Church had so much power and was a part of everyone's life, it was able to teach the public. People spent time at church very often so they were able to learn and become literate. The Church was a great center of learning.

"The Church and the Middle Ages." Web. 14 Apr. 2010. <http://csis.pace.edu/grendel/projs2c/middle.html>.

"The Medieval Church." Web. 14 Apr. 2010. <http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/medieval_church.htm>.

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Flickr. Web. 13 Apr. 2010. <http://www.flickr.com/photos/mirepapa/4210434730/>.