Convent of St. Stephen, Salamanca, Spain

Convent of St. Stephen, Salamanca, Spain

The Convent of San Esteban, almost Since its beginnings, was dedicated to be a center of study and teaching of Theology. Here, in 1299, was established the General Centre of Studies for the Dominicans in Spain. On the other hand, the primary education at the University (founded in 1218) was Law. Theology was Introduced at the University in the fourteenth century, four chairs of Theology When provenance was established. Two of them will be held by the Dominicans of San Esteban. The teaching of Theology at the university and at San Esteban was well past the constant Until 17th century. At the end of the 15th century, overcoming the ills of the cloister Caused by the Black Plague (14th century), Characterized by the decline in religious life, the Convent Initiated ITS epoch of greatness.  Visit Spain. Epic Spain Route © Monika Newbound