The Rev. Matthew Lamb argues that if the education of theologians is the foundation of Catholic education, hiring trends in Catholic universities suggest an ongoing “Protestantization” of religious education at Catholic colleges and universities.
Higher Education
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Theology departments can’t just focus on academics. Spiritual and moral formation are needed, too.
Since theological study has moved from the seminary to the university, departments of theology must find creative ways to develop intellectual scholarship within lives of prayer and service.
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Theology has no future if students can’t afford to study it.
Catholic institutions can affirm theology’s place by means of concrete hiring practices.
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The liberal/conservative divide is hurting theology departments. The way forward won’t be popular.
Transcending the parochial is vital for retaining Catholic identity.
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Theology will have no future if it does not remain a distinct discipline.
The development of historical theology highlights a risk in interdisciplinary theology: If it loses the spirit of theology, it takes on the shape of another discipline.
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The Crisis in Catholic Theology
How can the discipline of theology keep its footing in Catholic colleges and universities facing uncertain futures?
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Our religious studies programs are in trouble. Here’s what we miss out on if we don’t save them.
The diminishing place of religion in higher education and for Christianity’s diminishing place in academia are a great loss to our educational institutions and intellectual life.
Posted inArts & Culture, Books
John S. Dunne: A theologian (and author) for our dark times
Just as St. Augustine had aimed “to kindle the light of things eternal in human hearts no longer supported by temporal institutions which had seemed eternal but which were crashing on all sides,” so did John S. Dunne, C.S.C., in his many erudite books.
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Undocumented college students need financial aid now. They can’t wait for comprehensive immigration reform.
We cannot continue to punish the children of immigrants and create a caste of undereducated residents, write Mary Beth Yount and Michael M. Canaris. All college students should be eligible for federal loan and grant programs.
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Review: Inside the very Catholic history of college basketball
John Gasaway examines the entire history of Catholic college basketball in the United States. We see just how many different teams, coaches and athletes have contributed to a reputation for basketball excellence, from the University of San Francisco to Georgetown, Gonzaga and Villanova.