Abstract
While the research on Catholic schools focuses on their distinctive character including the central role of faith communities within those schools, the challenges facing faith communities in urban Catholic schools have received relatively little attention. This essay argues that the integration of the principles of liberation theology, especially reflection on Gospel passages related to social justice, into the Accelerated Schools Project (ASP) may be a viable approach to restructuring in urban Catholic schools. The congruities and incongruities in the origins and purposes of liberation theology and the ASP are examined. Then a strategy is suggested for integrating liberation theology into the ASP, with the intent of building a deeper shared sense of community and commitment to social justice.
DOI
10.15365/joce.0203032013
First Page
265
Last Page
280
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Recommended Citation
St. John, E. (1999). Integrating Liberation Theology into Restructuring: Toward a Model for Urban Catholic Schools. Journal of Catholic Education. https://doi.org/10.15365/joce.0203032013
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