A Pedagogy of Faith :The Theological Vision of Paulo Freire
A Pedagogy of Faith :The Theological Vision of Paulo Freire
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Published:
24 January, 2019
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This is the first book-length study to investigate Freire’s educational philosophy through the lens of his lifelong Catholicism. A Pedagogy of Faith explores an indispensable but often-overlooked dimension of arguably the most influential educational thinker since John Dewey, a dimension of his life’s work which has received little attention outside of his native Latin America. Most of his Western supporters have viewed him as a revolutionary Marxist or a secular humanist. Leopando illustrates how Catholic theology shaped central areas of his pedagogy such as the teacher-student relationship, the purpose of education, and the “ontological vocation” of all persons for “humanization” and historical agency.
With the recent election of a Latin American Pope who vigorously proclaims a gospel of social justice, Freire’s radically democratic view of education as a force for political transformation and human dignity remains profoundly relevant.
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9781472579805 |
| ISBN10 | 1472579801 |
| Number Of Pages | 224 |
| Item Weight | 354 g |
| Publisher / Reseller | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Format | paperback |
Media Reviews
Popularly known as the “father” of critical pedagogy, Paulo Freire has been an influential presence on people from the world-over and across disciplines. What is less known about Freire, however, is the fact that a foundational cornerstone that filtered his thought, philosophy, and activism was his Catholic Christian faith. Enter A Pedagogy of Faith: The Theological Imagination of Paulo Freire by Irwin Leopando, who thoughtfully illuminates how Freire’s faith significantly shaped who he was. A fascinating, scholarly read. * James D. Kirylo, Associate Professor of Education, University of South Carolina, USA *
Future educators of faith, who I teach, will be inspired by how Freire tapped into his faith to change the world. I will add this book to my list of recommended reads and look forward to the students who thank me for asking them to consider it. * Mary Shepard Wong, Professor and Director of Field-based TESOL Programs, Azusa Pacific University, USA *
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Author's Bio
Irwin Leopando is Assistant Professor of English at LaGuardia Community College, City University of New York, US. He has worked closely with Ira Shor, who co-authored A Pedagogy for Liberation with Freire in 1987, for nearly two decades.