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A Pedagogy of Faith - by Irwin Leopando (Paperback)

A Pedagogy of Faith - by  Irwin Leopando (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>This is the first book-length study to investigate Freire's educational philosophy through the lens of his lifelong Catholicism. <i>A Pedagogy of Faith</i> 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. <br/> <br/>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.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>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.<br/>Mary Shepard Wong, Professor and Director of Field-based TESOL Programs, Azusa Pacific University, USA<br><br>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 <i>A Pedagogy of Faith</i> <i>The Theological Imagination of Paulo Freire</i> by Irwin Leopando, who thoughtfully illuminates how Freire's faith significantly shaped who he was. A fascinating, scholarly read.<br/>James D. Kirylo, Associate Professor of Education, University of South Carolina, USA<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Irwin Leopando</b> 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 <i>A Pedagogy for Liberation </i>with Freire in 1987, for nearly two decades.

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