John Henry Newman the Educator
His Formation, Philosophy and Legacy
Edited by Juan R. Vélez
JOHN HENRY NEWMAN (1801–1890), the English priest, scholar, saint, and now Doctor of the Church, was an educator for almost his entire life, at Oxford, then Dublin, and finally in Birmingham. Newman has left very rich texts on education — notably The Idea of a University — and practical experience from his founding the Catholic University of Ireland and the Oratory School in Birmingham. His educational vision centers on fostering in students a philosophical habit of mind, the study of the classics, the formation of the whole person — body, mind, and heart — and an education marked by freedom and responsibility.
Newman the Educator: His Formation, Philosophy, and Legacy brings together a stellar
cast of Newman scholars and Catholic educators from various countries to create a
rich mosaic. Each chapter gives color to one or more facets of St. John Henry Newman’s
great vision for the education suited to a being made in God's image. It is a contemporary
contribution to the humanitas christiana and an indispensable volume for anyone who
is inspired by Newman and committed to Catholic education.
Professor
Tracey Rowland,
St. John Paul II Chair of Theology,
University of Notre Dame (Australia),
Member,
Pontifical Academy of the Social Sciences
This book thoroughly examines Newman’s
educational ideals, exploring their formation, philosophical foundations, and lasting
influence. The contributors offer fresh insights into Newman’s vision of education
as the holistic development of the individual—mind, spirit, and body. This volume
honors Newman’s legacy and reasserts the importance of his principles in addressing
the challenges facing modern education through the integration of faith, reason,
and learning.
Professor
David P. Long, S.T.L., M.Phil., J.C.D.,
Dean
of the Metropolitan School of Professional Studies
at
The Catholic University of America
978 1 78182 046 9
512 pages
£45.00 Hardback
