Education in a Catholic Perspective explores Catholic philosophical and theological foundations for both education and for Catholic education in particular. With contributions spanning the theological foundations of Catholic education, the interplay of theology and education, and discussions of the social and missional dimensions of education, this book will be of considerable interest to educators and students of Catholic education, to academics in the fields of applied theology and philosophy and to those with an interest in the foundations of education.

Part 1 Introduction; Chapter 1 Education in a Catholic Perspective, Stephen J. McKinney; Chapter 2 Catholic Education, Stephen J. McKinney; Part 2 Theological Foundations; Chapter 3 St Augustine, Maurice Blondel and Christian Education, John Sullivan; Chapter 4 Thomas Aquinas, Catholic Education and the Transcendental Properties of Truth, Goodness, Beauty and Integrity, Vivian Boland OP; Chapter 5 Revelation, Scripture and Truth: Truth in its Beauty and Love in its Tenderness, Clare Watkins; Part 3 Theology and Education; Chapter 6 Jesus as Teacher: Reading the Gospel for New PerspectivesJesus as Teacher: Reading the Gospel for New Perspectives, Stephen J. McKinney, Robert J. Hill; Chapter 7 Epiphany, Worship and the Contemplative Body in Catholic Education, David Torevell; Chapter 8 Faith and Reason: The Route to Wisdom, David Evans; Chapter 9 Education, Formation and Conscience: 'Should teach his bretheren, and inspire to suffer and to die', Clare Watkins; Part 4 The Ecclesial and Social Dimension; Chapter 10 Individual and Institution, John Sullivan; Chapter 11 Church and World, John Sullivan; Chapter 12 The Troublesome Concept of 'Gender': Questions from Feminist Theology, Christine Forde; Part 5 Mission into Practice; Chapter 13, Kevin Williams; Chapter 14 Exploring Practical Implications, John Sullivan, Stephen J. McKinney;