Medieval Glossary
Trivium
The trivium is the study of grammar, rhetoric, and logic. Along with the quadrivium, these constituted the liberal arts which were studied in medieval schools and universities.
Related term(s): Quadrivium; Liberal Arts
Category: Universities and Education
Added: 08.07.05
Contributor(s):
Natalie Kohout
Source information:
Hollister, C. Warren and Judith M. Bennett. Medieval History: A Short History. 9th ed. Boston: McGraw-Hill, 2002.
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