As all who come into the country must obey the King, so all who come into an university must be of the Church.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Just as subjects must obey the king, university entrants must belong to the Church.
- In plain terms
- University admission required church affiliation.
- What can you take from it?
- Historical religious conformity in education.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How did religious requirements shape academia?
- What are the effects of removing such barriers?
Another view
Reflect reflects an outdated, non‑inclusive practice.
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