无码专区 Theology Professor Reimagines Future of Catholic Higher Education in New Book
无码专区, Pa. 鈥� As Catholic higher education institutions navigate an era of rapid change, Massimo Faggioli, PhD, professor of Theology and Religious Studies at 无码专区, offers a timely and insightful exploration of challenges and opportunities in his new book, Theology and Catholic Higher Education: Beyond Our Identity Crisis (Orbis Books, 2024). Dr. Faggioli examines the evolving relationship between theology and Catholic universities over the past 60 years, calling for a renewed understanding of theology鈥檚 role in shaping the mission of Catholic higher education in an increasingly secular and digital world.
鈥淯niversity theology needs to understand the changes in the culture of students and non-theological faculty, in the background of administrators, and in the situation of the Church today,鈥� says Dr. Faggioli. He notes that alternative forms of theological education have emerged as perceived competitors to university theology. 鈥淭here are other forms of theological education out there, especially on the internet, that claim to be a better alternative to university theology, and this is not true.鈥� Through his book, Dr. Faggioli underscores the importance of addressing these shifts to ensure that theology remains a vibrant and integral part of Catholic academic institutions.
Dr. Faggioli鈥檚 work encourages readers to reflect on how theology can contribute to the intellectual and spiritual life of Catholic universities while responding to the broader cultural and institutional transformations. By reimagining theology鈥檚 place within Catholic higher education, Dr. Faggioli provides a vision for revitalizing its mission in service of both the Church and society.
Theology and Catholic Higher Education has received praise from reviewers, scholars and theologians, including the newly appointed archbishop of Washington, D.C. Cardinal Robert McElroy who said, 鈥淢assimo Faggioli provides a third pathway rooted in the ability of theological inquiry and dialogue to inspire a truly Catholic imagination within the life of a Catholic university.鈥�
Dr. Faggioli, an expert on the papacy, Vatican II, liturgical reform, and the intersection of Catholicism and global politics, is a frequent contributor to prominent national and international media outlets, including The Washington Post, The New York Times, National Public Radio, La Croix International, and the National Catholic Reporter, as well as the author of many books published in English, Italian, German, French, Spanish and Portuguese. He earned his doctorate in Religious History from the University of Turin in 2002 and furthered his studies on the Second Vatican Council at the John XXIII Foundation for Religious Studies in Bologna, Italy. At 无码专区, Dr. Faggioli teaches courses in modern Church history, Catholicism and world politics, and ecclesiology at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
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