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What subjects were taught at the University of Heidelberg when it received its charter?
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Corpus Christi College, University of Cambridge, England.
When the University of Heidelberg was founded in 1386, it followed the standard curriculum of medieval Western universities.12
At that time, the core curriculum was based on the seven liberal arts, which were divided into two categories:
- The Trivium: Grammar, logic, and rhetoric.32
- The Quadrivium: Geometry, arithmetic, astronomy, and music.32
After completing this foundational study, students typically proceeded to specialized training within the professional faculties of theology, law, and medicine.2