John Henry Newman in his Nineteenth-Century Context

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Newman's canonization draws attention to the crucial role he has played in Roman Catholic thought and practice. His works have shaped concepts of doctrinal development, faith and reason, and theology of the laity. His Idea of a University continues to influence debates on education. His Grammar of Assent remains a touchstone for modern epistemological and rhetorical studies. Newman'sApologia pro vita sua is acknowledged to be among the greatest autobiographies in English literature. This seminar will examine Newman's life and works in historical context and engage this subject with an interdisciplinary approach.