John Henry Newman (1801-1890) was a Catholic theologian and cardinal from London, England. In December 1816, he matriculated at Trinity College in Oxford and in 1825 he was ordained as an Anglican priest, how ever in 1845 he wrote the Essay on the Development of Christian Doctrine which led him to convert to Catholicism. In the 1850's he established a New Catholic university in Ireland where he began to develop his theories on education, while developing a strong defence of the Roman Catholic Church in spite of rising distaste for the papacy.
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John Henry Newman “Letter to Archbishop Cullen, 14 August 1852 (Unsent).”
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This is the first of two letters written by Newman to Archbishop Cullen on this day, but this was unsent. Nonetheless, this letter lists Newman’s vision for the physical, administrative, and educational structure of the University. He outlines his vision for the rooms and buildings of the University, the role of the rector, the requirements for Professors, tutors, and lecturers and gives some suggestions for Professors who can be hired at the University.
Newman, John Henry. “Letter to Archbishop Cullen, 14 August 1852 (Unsent).” In Letters and Diaries, vol. XV, The Achilli Trial: January 1852 to December 1853, 146-149. London: Thomas Nelson and Sons, 1964 Read the Book: WorldCat |
John Henry newman Founding a University: January 1854 to September 1855
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In this volume of Newman's Letters and Diaries, Newman consults with various people about the University’s structure, teachers, and textbooks, among other things. He also writes letters to people who may be interested in becoming Professors, lecturers, or tutors in the University.
Newman, John Henry. Letters and Diaries, vol. XVI, Founding a University: January 1854 to September 1855 London: Thomas Nelson and Sons, 1965. Read the Book: WorldCat |
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John Henry Newman “What is a University.” In The Office and Work of Universities
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This, the first chapter of Office and Work of Universities, helps illuminate Newman’s vision of what a University should be making it an accessible starting point for discussion. It also lists the aims and ends of the University, since these are essential in understanding what exactly a university should be.
Newman, John Henry. “What is a University.” In The Office and Work of Universities, 9-25. London: Longman, Brown, Green, and Longmans, 1856. Read the Book: WorldCat |
John Henry Newman The idea of a university: defined and illustrated; I. in nine discourses delivered to the Catholics of Dublin: II. in occasional lectures and essays addressed to the members of the Catholic university.
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In this work, Newman examines the role of the University in preaching about universal knowledge, which includes the teaching of both science and theology, among other subjects. He then examines how the University ought to teach these subjects. This work is a compilation of both essays and lectures, some of which were previously published in the Catholic University Gazette.
Newman, John Henry. The idea of a university: defined and illustrated; I. in nine discourses delivered to the Catholics of Dublin: II. in occasional lectures and essays addressed to the members of the Catholic university. London: Longmans, Green, 1891.The Idea of a University Read the Book: WorldCat |
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John Henry Newman “Intellect, the Instrument of Religious Training.” In Sermons Preached on Various Occasions
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This Sermon was preached by Newman on the Feast of St. Monica, and includes his -somewhat controversial- description of how a University is similar to Mary, for both have the role of Mothers. He also argues that the University has a role in educating students’ morality and intellect together, since God had created these faculties together.
Newman, John Henry. “Intellect, the Instrument of Religious Training.” In Sermons Preached on Various Occasions, 1-14. London: Burns, Oates, 1870. Read the Book: WorldCat |
