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This book addresses the contemporary challenges and aspirations of Catholic universities through a rich historical, philosophical, and practical lens. It begins with an exploration of the history of secular and Catholic universities, laying a foundation for understanding their evolving roles and identities.
List of contents
Introduction: Why universities? Key socio-cultural players in the twenty-first century
1. The origins of the university: Questions of identity and historical continuity
2. Catholic universities: Political power, cultural paradigms, and identity from early modernity to the 'long 1960s': A historical overview
3. The Catholic university's integral purpose: A multi-dimensional perspective
4. Research and the Christian identity of universities
5. Teaching and catholic identity: Wisdom and sound critical thinking
6. Third Mission and identity in a Catholic university: The Universidad de La Sabana case
7. Governance, identity and freedom in Christian-inspired universities
8. Enacting Christian identities in Catholic colleges and universities: An organizational studies perspective on core practices, challenges, and discernments
9. The business of Catholic universities: The renewal strategy
10. Normative framework of Catholic institutions of higher education
11. Character education in universities
12. Intellectual and ethical education of university students through core texts seminars: The case of the Great Books Program at the University of Navarra
13. The role of theology in a university curriculum
14. An Expanded Reason university course for professors: A case study for interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary dialogue between reason and faith
15. Discovering communicational DNA for expressing the identity of a university
16. Scientists lost in declaration: Unacceptable remarks and the pursuit of sustainable positioning
17. Relevance of universities in a complex context: Purpose and identity as strategic and inspirational elements of institutional communication
18. Strathmore's Macheo programme: A cause for social good
19. Interview: A conversation on academic freedom and freedom of expression at the university
About the author
Jordi Pujol, PhD, is Associate Professor of Media Ethics and Communication Law at the School of Church Communications at the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross, Rome, Italy. His teaching and research are particularly focused on transparency and Church communications. Has served as a Communications Consultant at the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors, Vatican.
José María La Porte, PhD, is Professor of Foundations of Institutional Communication at the School of Church Communications at the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross, Rome, Italy, where he also teaches Church Doctrine on Communication. He served as Consultor of the Holy See's Dicastery for Communication and as Dean of the School of Church Communications.
