CHAPTER VI.

THE UNIVERSITY IN THE FIFTEENTH CENTURY.

Decline in numbers and studies—University delegates at the Councils of Constance and Basle—Foundation of Lincoln and All Souls’ Colleges—Extension of University buildings; the Divinity School and the Bodleian Library—Final organisation of mediæval lectures and examinations—University curriculum—Statute of 1431, regulating ‘inception’—Duties of regent masters—Residence for degrees in the higher faculties 55