What is it about?
This is a study of Jesuit humanities schools in Europe 1548-1773. It gives information about the purpose of humanities classes, enrollments, what was taught, and how closely they followed the Ratio Studiorum (Plan of Studies) of the Jesuits promulgated in 1599. Most of the examples come from Jesuit schools in northern Italy1659 to 1661.
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Why is it important?
It points out that most Jesuit schools were small and in small towns. However, individual class enrollments varied from small to very large. The goal and purpose of humanities education was to educate boys who would become adult leaders and make wise decisions that will improve society as a whole.
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It presents concrete information about the humanities classes in Jesuit schools in Europe. It explains the purpose of the schools. And it discusses how closely the followed the curriculum guidelines of the Ratio Studiorum of 1599.
Paul Grendler
University of Toronto emeritus
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This page is a summary of: The Humanities in Jesuit Schools 1548–1773, Journal of Jesuit Studies, November 2024, De Gruyter,
DOI: 10.1163/22141332-11040002.
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