William of Ockham joined the order at a young age. He is believed to have studied theology at the from 1309 to 1321, but never completed his master's degree.Because of this, he acquired the byname Venerabilis Inceptor, or "Worthy Beginner" (although he was also known as the Doctor Invincibilis or unconquerable Doctor).
His work in this period became the subject of controversy, and many scholars have thought that Ockham was summoned before the Papal court of in 1324 under charges , though an alternative theory recently proposed by George Knysh suggests that he was initially appointed there as professor of philosophy in the Franciscan school, and that his disciplinary difficulties did not begin until 1327.
His work in this period became the subject of controversy, and many scholars have thought that Ockham was summoned before the Papal court of in 1324 under charges , though an alternative theory recently proposed by George Knysh suggests that he was initially appointed there as professor of philosophy in the Franciscan school, and that his disciplinary difficulties did not begin until 1327.