Abstract:
This study explores the enduring legacy of medieval educational thought by
analyzing the contributions of four key figures: Boethius, Cassiodorus, Isidore of
Seville, and Alcuin of York. Their works shaped medieval education and continue
to influence present educational thought. Accordingly, this study is based on three
objectives: (1) to analyze their educational philosophies, (2) to examine their role
in preserving classical knowledge, integrating sacred and secular learning, and
fostering literacy, critical thinking, and ethics, and (3) to evaluate the continuing
relevance of their ideas to modern frameworks, including liberal arts curricula,
interdisciplinary approaches, and digital systems. Using a qualitative historical
analytical method and thematic text analysis, this paper highlights how medieval
strategies for preservation, integration, and moral education offer insights that help
deal with twenty-first-century challenges. The findings suggest that these
intellectuals not only preserved Europe’s educational heritage but also laid
foundations that resonate with modern values of accessibility, equity, and holistic
learning. Their legacy underscores the timeless role of education in shaping
societies, fostering growth, and sustaining cultural memory.
