School of Constantinople

The School of Constantinople refers to the significant intellectual and theological center established in Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul) during the Byzantine Empire. It was a hub for scholars, philosophers, and theologians who studied and debated Christian doctrine, classical philosophy, and biblical texts. The school played a key role in shaping Eastern Orthodox theology, preserving classical learning, and fostering Christian scholarship during the medieval period. Its influence extended throughout the Byzantine Empire and contributed to the development of Christian thought, liturgy, and culture in Eastern Europe and beyond before the fall of Constantinople in 1453.