Andrew Melville

Andrew Melville (1545-1622) was a prominent Scottish scholar and theologian known for his advocacy of educational reform and his role in the Scottish Reformation. He played a crucial part in establishing the University of Edinburgh in 1582, promoting a curriculum that emphasized the classics and the humanities. Melville is also noted for his defense of Presbyterianism against Anglican influence, asserting the independence of the Church of Scotland. His ideas on education and church governance had a lasting impact, shaping both Scottish higher education and religious practices in the region.