What is/was scholasticism? ?

Question

The theory, perhaps?

Answer 1

scho·las·ti·cism    /skəˈlæstəˌsɪzəm/

–noun 1. (sometimes initial capital letter) the system of theological and philosophical teaching predominant in the Middle Ages, based chiefly upon the authority of the church fathers and of Aristotle and his commentators.  

2. narrow adherence to traditional teachings, doctrines, or methods.