The Universities We Need
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The Universities We Need

Theological Perspectives

  1. 200 pages
  2. English
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eBook - ePub

The Universities We Need

Theological Perspectives

About this book

Increasing numbers of young adults go to university. This book explores contemporary understandings of what universities are for, what impact they might be having on their students, and what visions of life and society are driving them. It criticises a narrow view of higher education which focuses on serving the economy. It argues that, for the sake of the common and individual good, universities need to be about forming citizens and societies as well as being an economic resource. It does so in the light of theological perspectives mainly from the Christian but also from the Muslim faith, and has a global as well as a British perspective. It brings together key thinkers in theology and higher education policy - including Rowan Williams, David Ford, Mike Higton, and Peter Scott - to present a unique perspective on institutions which help shape the lives of millions.

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Information

Publisher
Routledge
Year
2016
Print ISBN
9781472477286
eBook ISBN
9781134760015
Edition
1
Subtopic
Religion

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title
  3. Copyright
  4. Dedication
  5. Table of Contents
  6. Foreword
  7. Acknowledgements
  8. Introduction
  9. 1 The needs of the world
  10. 2 The higher education policy framework
  11. 3 Education and citizenship
  12. 4 Education and the common good
  13. 5 Education and the virtues
  14. 6 The university as a place of public theology
  15. 7 Insights from Church foundation universities
  16. 8 An Islamic perspective: What does Islam offer to the contemporary debate?
  17. 9 The global melting pot of universities
  18. 10 The universities we need
  19. List of contributors
  20. Index