Medieval Theologians
Browse church historians and theologians from this period, including biographies, writings, regions, and sourced positions on Christian doctrine.
Anselm of Canterbury
11th Century / Canterbury, England
Developed the ontological argument for God's existence; wrote 'Cur Deus Homo' on the atonement.
114 positions / 7 writings
Duns Scotus
13th-14th Century / Scotland/England
Franciscan theologian; emphasized God's will and developed subtle theological distinctions.
113 positions / 6 writings
Gregory the Great
6th Century / Rome
Pope and Doctor of the Church; wrote Pastoral Care and Moralia on Job. Reformed liturgy and missions.
117 positions / 6 writings
John of Damascus
7th-8th Century / Damascus
Last of the Greek Church Fathers; defended icons and systematized Christian doctrine.
157 positions / 4 writings
Peter Abelard
12th Century / France
Scholastic philosopher and theologian; developed moral influence theory of atonement.
110 positions / 5 writings
Thomas Aquinas
13th Century / Italy
Dominican friar and Doctor of the Church; wrote Summa Theologica, synthesizing Aristotelian philosophy with Christian doctrine.
179 positions / 8 writings