Cardinal Newman’s Idea of a University



Dear Friend, 



Catholic Action President, Thomas McKenna, reprises his discussion with guests Dr. Edward Short and Karl Keating in this second video in our CAI series on the life and legacy of one of England’s greatest converts, St. John Henry Cardinal Newman.



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In the first video our interviewees discussed the various aspects of Cardinal Newman’s legendary writings and accomplishments. In this 7-minute interview, we get to listen in on the experts discussing Newman’s greatest impact on the Church, which Dr. Short says is Newman’s educational legacy. This is particularly evident in his famous seminal work of educational philosophy called The Idea of a University. 



Dr. Short and Mr. Keating lay out the main aspects of the Cardinal’s view of education, especially:



- How his idea of education is rooted in the views of the Medieval schoolmen;

- How this vision was the foundation of the Oxford/Cambridge system (Oxbridge) which dates back the Middle Ages and was founded by Catholics;

- His frustrated attempt to set up a Catholic University in Ireland based on these principles;

- Why the Catholic philosophy of education is so different from the modern, secular version that reigns today;

- The reason why religion is not just another subject to study in a curriculum but is the very soul of the educational process; and 

- How, ironically, Newman’s ideas have become more influential over Catholic education in America than in his native land.



In this shorter video (less than 8 minutes) our interviewees provide the viewer with a concise explanation of how and why Cardinal Newman was not only a leading influence on education in his day but continues to influence Catholic models of education in the US and beyond.



Your friend in Christ,







Thomas McKenna



Founder and President



Catholic Action For Faith And Family

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