Abstract
The nucleus of any university is the intellectual life that unfolds among faculty and students. Inevitably, that intellectual life is shaped by the broader university context. Examining that process—in particular, its connection to a Catholic understanding of university mission—offers insight into pressing issues. For instance, what shifting social and academic conditions—both opportunities and challenges—set a context for campus conversations? How might Catholic institutions respond to these conditions? Can Catholic institutions provide a hospitable place for integrating faith and reason at the institutional and personal levels? Can the Catholic intellectual tradition serve as a constructive and creative lens for transforming Catholic higher education? And drawing on ideas that emerged during the Boston College Roundtable seminars, how might change occur?
DOI
10.15365/joce.2102052018
First Page
107
Last Page
132
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Recommended Citation
McQuillan, P., James, M. J., & Muldoon, T. P. (2018). A Vision for Catholic Higher Education in the 21st Century: Reflecting on the Boston College Roundtable. Journal of Catholic Education. https://doi.org/10.15365/joce.2102052018