Why is it called Erasmus?

Why is it called Erasmus?

The LLP ERASMUS Programme The Programme is named after the humanist and theologian Desiderius Erasmus of Rotterdam (1465-1536) whose travels for work and study took in the era’s great centres of learning, including Paris, Leuven and Cambridge.

What does Erasmus stand for?

The Erasmus program (short for the European Community Action Scheme for the Mobility of University Students) is an initiative run by the European Union (EU). It provides opportunities for students to study or gain work experience in a different European country while completing a degree.

Why is Erasmus named after the Dutch philosopher?

The Erasmus programme was named after the Dutch philosopher Desiderius Erasmus, who, in his quest for knowledge, lived and worked around Europe to gain new insights. It was founded in 1987 by the European Union with the intention of allowing students throughout the continent to study abroad with relative ease.

Does everyone get an Erasmus grant?

All Erasmus students are entitled to the Erasmus mobility grant. The grant is not means-tested and does not affect students’ entitlements to other grants, such as SUSI, Back to Education, etc.

What does Erasmus mean in Latin?

beloved
masc. proper name, Latin, literally “beloved;” related to Greek erasmios “lovely, pleasant,” from eran “to love” (see Eros). Related: Erasmian.

What are three facts about Erasmus?

Erasmus

• Died of dysentary in 1536.
• Considered to have rescued theology from the pedantries (formalism) of Schoolmen.
• Revered for exposing the abuses of the Church.
• Believed to have done more than any other single person to advance the “Revival of Learning.”

Was Erasmus a Catholic?

The onset of the Protestant Reformation took Erasmus in a new direction. Although he remained a Catholic he was in sympathy with some of the Protestants’ reforming instincts. Erasmus died in Basel in Switzerland on 12 July 1536.