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[Academic degrees and changing ceremonies]

R Nordhagen1

  • 1Avdeling for samfunnsmedisin Statens institutt for folkehelse, Oslo.

Tidsskrift for Den Norske Laegeforening : Tidsskrift for Praktisk Medicin, Ny Raekke
|December 10, 1995
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Doctoral dissertation traditions in Europe evolved from Latin to Norwegian, with ceremonies reappearing and increasing in festivity. The value and number of doctorates have significantly risen over time.

Area of Science:

  • History of Science
  • Academic Traditions
  • Higher Education Studies

Background:

  • The tradition of doctoral dissertations in Europe traces back to the early medieval School of Health at Salerno.
  • The University of Oslo, established in 1811, adopted academic traditions from Denmark.
  • Early doctoral theses were exclusively in Latin, posing a linguistic challenge for candidates.

Observation:

  • The initial doctoral candidates at the University of Oslo were all from the Faculty of Medicine.
  • After 1845, Norwegian was permitted for dissertations, yet few were submitted by the century's end.
  • Doctorate degrees were not highly valued initially but have gained esteem over time.

Findings:

  • The number of doctoral dissertations has increased substantially, with the degree becoming more highly esteemed.

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  • Dissertation ceremonies, initially solemn and in Latin, disappeared for 91 years before reappearing in 1933.
  • Recent changes in dissertation ceremonies suggest a trend towards increased festivity, influenced by cultural shifts.

    • Implications:

    • The evolution of dissertation practices reflects broader changes in academic standards and cultural values.
    • The increasing esteem and ceremonial aspects of doctorates highlight their growing importance in academia.
    • Understanding these historical trends provides context for contemporary academic rituals and their significance.