A medieval philosophical and theological system that tried to reconcile faith and reason

• A. Crusades
• B. Urban II
• C. Joan of Arc
• D. Scholasticism

Answer: (D)

Scholasticism is the medieval philosophical and theological system that sought to reconcile faith and reason. It developed in the universities and used a disciplined dialectical method—posing questions, examining authorities, presenting objections, and then resolving them to build a coherent theological and philosophical framework. The goal was to show how rational inquiry could illuminate and support faith, often blending Christian doctrine with Aristotelian philosophy and other authorities. Think of how Thomas Aquinas worked to demonstrate that reason and revelation can align, with faith providing truths above reason and reason clarifying what faith teaches. The other options refer to military campaigns or historical figures, not a systematic approach to harmonizing faith and reason.