Question

during the high middle ages, monasteries were considered religious centers, as well as

Answer 1

They served as learning centers, as they continue to do now. As you probably already understand, in many churches you are taught how that particular religion should perceive the world. This concept has existed in monasteries for a long time. Monasteries also allowed for the illiterate to learn how to read since many commoners did not understand how to read at this time.