Parens scientiarum explained

Parens scientiarum
Type:	bull
Pope:	Gregory IX
Language Of Title:	latin
Translation Of Title:	The Mother of Sciences
Signature Date:	13 April 1231
Subject:	On the University of Paris

Parens scientiarum (Latin: The Mother of Sciences) is the incipit designating a papal bull issued by Pope Gregory IX on April 13, 1231, after the University of Paris strike of 1229. The bull assured the independence and self-governance of the University of Paris, where the pope had studied theology.^[1]

See also

• University of Paris strike of 1229
• Clerici vagantes
• Authentica habita
• Benefit of clergy

Notes and References

1. Peter R. McKeon'The Status of the University of Paris as Parens scientiarum: An Episode in the Development of its Autonomy,' Speculum 39.4 (Oct. 1964): 651-675; Andrew G. Traver, 'Rewriting History?: The Parisian Secular Masters' Apologia of 1254,' History of Universities 15 (1997-9): 9-45.