Heft, James L.

The Future of Catholic Higher Education

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ISBN 13:: 9780197568880
author:: Heft, James L.
format:: Hardback
publisher:: Oxford University Press Inc
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2021
Pages:: 288
Dimensions:: 23.5 x 15.6 centimeters
Genre:: Nonfiction, Philosophy, Religion,
Condition:: New
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The Future of Catholic Higher Education by James Heft explores the significant changes in the Catholic Church over the last sixty years and their impact on the future of Catholic higher education. As the US culture becomes increasingly secular, Heft examines how to ensure that Catholicism remains relevant in the educational system. Heft analyzes the foundational intellectual principles of Catholic Higher Education, critiquing the secularization thesis and exploring the role of bishops, theologians, and other key factors shaping the future of Catholic universities. Drawing on both historical context and current cultural trends, Heft presents a vision for the "open circle" university, one that fosters the Catholic intellectual tradition by including scholars from diverse backgrounds. Heft's approach defends academic freedom and the mandatum, while rooting Catholic social thought in Catholic doctrine. This book offers a nuanced examination of the challenges facing Catholic higher education, providing valuable insights for those seeking to understand and address these issues.

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