Dignity and Freedom in the Classroom: A Catholic Framework for Navigating Trumpism
The politics of Trumpism have engendered new norms for public discourse, which affect teaching and learning in higher education. This essay examines resources in Catholic higher education for providing a framework to structure classroom discourse and choice of course texts. By developing a strong li...
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Format: | Electronic Article |
Language: | English |
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2021
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Journal of religion & society. Supplement
Year: 2021, Volume: 23, Pages: 185-202 |
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Summary: | The politics of Trumpism have engendered new norms for public discourse, which affect teaching and learning in higher education. This essay examines resources in Catholic higher education for providing a framework to structure classroom discourse and choice of course texts. By developing a strong liberal arts curriculum and relying on Catholic Social Teaching and the specific resources of religious sponsors such as the Jesuits and Sisters of Mercy, Catholic universities can allow for freedom of expression while simultaneously respecting and protecting the essential dignity of all. |
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ISSN: | 1941-8450 |
Contains: | Enthalten in: Journal of religion & society. Supplement
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