De studio theologico

De studio theologico is a work by Nicholas of Clemanges, a theologian, humanist, and educator of the late 14th and early 15th centuries. In this treatise, Nicholas criticized the abstract nature of medieval scholastic philosophy. He advocated for theologians to focus on a more direct explanation of biblical doctrine.1

Nicholas of Clemanges was a prominent figure who denounced corruption within institutional Christianity and called for ecclesiastical reform. He also attempted to mediate the Western Schism, a period of rival claimants to the papacy. His writings, including De studio theologico, reflect a humanist perspective that sought to express theological and philosophical questions in classical literary forms.1