medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture
Dear all,
A friend and colleague who is an economist has asked me for references about
the organization of the medieval church, particularly the development of
what he wonders are early hints of "democratic procedures". I include his
query to me below, and ask that you might help me with appropriate
recommendations to him as to what to read.
Many thanks
Cecilia
"I'm looking for information on the organization of the medieval church,
especially the religious orders. I've seen hints that they pioneered
democratic procedures (majority voting, rules of order, etc). Also the Cluny
reforms seem to have established a system of tighter administrative control
over individual houses that may have been a model for later secular
administrations. Any suggestions?"
M.C.Gaposchkin, Ph.D.
History, Dartmouth College
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