The reformation didn't just change the educational needs for priests, it split off a significant portion of it's population out of the church. I don't think we

The reformation didn't just change the educational needs for priests, it split off a significant portion of it's population out of the church. I don't think we can cite 1600 years of stability for the organization at all. We may do so, somewhat, for doctrine, which is an achievement, but it's also equalled or exceeded by a few other religions.