The Development of the Drama from the Church

Author

Karl V. Schoenecker, Marquette University

Date of Award

6-1927

Degree Type

Bachelors Essay

Degree Name

Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Department

Literatures, Languages, and Cultures

First Advisor

Thomas J Lynam

Second Advisor

William M Magee

Abstract

In the study of the drama and especially the stage, we find that it had its death and inception in the Church. In the early stages of Christianity we find the Church condemning with great vigor all forms of stage presentations not for any destruction of art but because the stage was the visible representative of the old pagan life. Pagan ideas and culture were fostered and in the plays themselves lurked the thoughts of the old mythology.

Comments

A Thesis submitted partially to fulfill the requirements for The Degree of Bachelor of Arts. Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Recommended Citation

Schoenecker, Karl V., "The Development of the Drama from the Church" (1927). Bachelors’ Theses. 2046.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/bachelor_essays/2046