Newman’s Vision of a University: Then and Now

Authors

  • James L. Heft, SM Institute for Advanced Catholic Studies, University of Southern California

Abstract

Catholic universities face many challenges today. Increasing secularization, faculty salaries, external funding, Catholic identity, academic freedom, and institutional autonomy are among the most prominent. This essay examines the contributions of John Henry Newman to Catholic higher education and argues for their relevance today.

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Published

2007-03-01

How to Cite

Heft, SM, J. L. (2007). Newman’s Vision of a University: Then and Now. Catholic Education: A Journal of Inquiry and Practice, 10(3). Retrieved from https://ejournals.bc.edu/index.php/cej/article/view/761

Issue

Vol. 10 No. 3 (2007)

Section

Focus Section

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