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Conversations from the Classroom with Dr David Kennedy
by Mater Dei Centre for Catholic Education
Conversations from the Classroom is a space of encounter for people interested in Catholic education. It features engaging conversations with prominent figures from Irish education and beyond. Topics include: the management and governance of education; LGBTQ+ perspectives in Catholic Education; the Politics of Irish Education and ongoing developments in the professional practice of the educator. The series is an academically rigorous, but accessible resource. Created & produced by Dr David Kennedy. Music written and played by Dr David Kennedy & recorded at Crossroad Recording Studio, Kilkenny.
Episodes
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Theopoetics, Phenomenology, and the Future of Religion with Prof John D. Caputo
In this episode, Prof John D. Caputo (Thomas J. Watson Professor of Religion Emeritus, Syracuse University & David R. Cook Professor of Philosophy Emeritus, Villanova University) discusses his radical theology, theopoetics, phenomenology, and the future of religion in the light of his most recent...
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Catholic Education, School Identity, and 'Doing' Theology in Plural Contexts: An Australian Perspective with Prof Robyn Horner
In this episode, Prof Robyn Horner, (Professor of Theology, School of Theology; Institute for Religion and Critical Inquiry, Australian Catholic University) explores Catholic education, school identity, and the 'doing' of theology in plural contexts from an Australian perspective. Click Here…
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“It’s the crisis of the University. Period.”: Theology, Political Power, and Staying Human in an Age of Technocracy
In this episode, Prof Massimo Faggiolli, prominent Church historian and Professor in Ecclesiology at Villanova University, Philadelphia (on sabbatical at the Loyola Institute, Trinity College Dublin) explores Catholic Higher Education, the University, and the important place, role, and…
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Post-Secular Catholicism and Identity: Moving beyond Binaries?
In this episode, Prof Michelle Dillon (Dean, College of Liberal Arts and Professor of Sociology, University of New Hampshire) explores post-secular Catholicism in the United States and Ireland and the challenges poses for binary or fixed conceptions of identity construction. Click Here to view…
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Ad Theologiam Promovendam: The Tasks of Theology in Europe Today and the European Theology Congress with Prof Fáinche Ryan
In this episode, Prof Fáinche Ryan (Professor of Theology, The Loyola Institute, Trinity College Dublin & Vice President, European Society for Catholic Theology) explores the tasks of theology in Europe today and the forthcoming bi-annual European Theology Congress that is taking place at the...
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The Dalkey School Project, Educate Together and Multi-Denominational Education in Irish Education with Prof Áine Hyland - Part One
This episode is the first of two special feature episodes with Prof Áine Hyland (Emeritus Professor, University College Cork; former Vice President, University College Cork, and founding member the Dalkey School Project) discussing the development of the Irish education system [1960's onward]…
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The Dalkey School Project, Educate Together and Multi-Denominational Education in Irish Education with Prof Áine Hyland - Part Two
This episode is the final episode of our two special feature episodes with Prof Áine Hyland (Emeritus Professor, University College Cork; former Vice President, University College Cork, and founding member the Dalkey School Project) discussing the development of the Irish education system [1960's...
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‘The Last of Us’: Violence, Ethics, Redemption? with Dr Peter Admirand
In this episode, Dr Peter Admirand (Associate Professor of Theology, Deputy Head of School in the School of Theology, Philosophy and Music, and Director of the Centre for Interreligious Dialogue at Dublin City University) discusses his recent edited volume The Last of Us: Violence, Ethics,...
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A Post-Christian and Post-Secular Context: The Future of Catholic Education with Prof Lieven Boeve
In this episode, Prof Lieven Boeve (Professor of Systematic Theology, KU Leuven; former Director, Catholic Education Flanders [Katholiek Onderwijs Vlaanderen]) explores Catholic ‘Dialogue Schools’ in Flanders and the opportunities for Catholic education in a context that is characterised by...
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Art, Hermeneutics and Theology: Exploring the Saint John's Bible with Fr. Michael Patella, OSB
In this episode, Fr Michael Patella, OSB (Professor of New Testament, Saint John's University, Collegeville, Minnesota) discusses the first hand written and hand illuminated Benedictine Bible to be produced in over 500 years - The Saint John's Bible. As a work of art and a work of theology, this...
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Carnal Hermeneutics, Phenomenology, and Ecological Hospitality with Prof Richard Kearney
In this episode, Prof Richard Kearney (Charles B. Seelig Chair of Philosophy at Boston College) discusses his Carnal Hermeneutics, French phenomenology, the importance of Touch, his novel Salvage, and his most recent work in the area of ecological hospitality. Click Here of Prof Richard Kearney's...
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Identity, Values, and Beliefs: Exploring Pre-Service Primary School Teachers' Perspectives on teaching Religious Education
In this episode, Dr Patricia Kieran (Lecturer in Religious Education and Director, Irish Institute for Catholic Studies, Mary Immaculate College, Limerick) and Dr Aiveen Mullally (Lecturer in Religious Education and Spirituality of the Child and Director, Centre for Religious Education, Marino...
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Science, Religion, and Education: NICER Project Science and Religion Encounters in the Classroom with Prof Bob Bowie
This episode is the final episode in our series of feature episodes on the theme: 'Science, Religion, and Education'. In this episode, Prof Bob Bowie (Professor of Religions and Worldviews Education, Canterbury Christ Church University, and Director, NICER Research Centre ) discusses the NICER...
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Science, Religion, and Education: 'Come, have breakfast' with Prof Elizabeth A. Johnson, CSJ - Part Two
This episode is the second in our series of feature episodes on the theme: 'Science, Religion, and Education'. In this episode, Prof Elizabeth A. Johnson, CSJ (Professor Emeritus, Fordham University, New York) discusses her new book 'Come, have breakfast: Meditations on God and the Earth (Orbis,...
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Science, Religion, and Education: 'Come, have breakfast' with Prof Elizabeth A. Johnson, CSJ - Part One
This episode is the second in our series of feature episodes on the theme: 'Science, Religion, and Education'. In this episode, Prof Elizabeth A. Johnson, CSJ (Professor Emeritus, Fordham University, New York) discusses her new book 'Come, have breakfast: Meditations on God and the Earth (Orbis,...
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Science, Religion, and Education: Astrophysics, Education and Creation with Br Guy Consolmagno, SJ
This episode is the first in our series of feature episodes on the theme: 'Science, Religion, and Education'. In this episode, Br Guy Consolmagno, SJ (Astrophysicist, Jesuit Brother, Director of Vatican Observatory, Chair of Vatican Observatory Foundation) discusses a variety of topics including...
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Catholic Social Teaching, Social Justice and Education: Part Two
This episode is the second of two special episodes with Raymond Friel OBE, (former CEO of Plymouth CAST, a multi-academy trust of 36 Catholic schools and current CEO of Caritas Social Action Network (CSAN)) following the official launch of this podcast series at DCU, Institute of Education.…
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Catholic Social Teaching, Social Justice and Education: Part One
This episode is the first of two special episodes with Raymond Friel OBE, (former CEO of Plymouth CAST, a multi-academy trust of 36 Catholic schools and current CEO of Caritas Social Action Network (CSAN)) following the official launch of this podcast series at DCU, Institute of Education.…
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Lights for the Path: the Enduring Relevance of the Christian Tradition for Teachers in Catholic Schools
In this episode, Prof John Sullivan, (Emeritus Professor, Liverpool Hope University) discusses a range of hidden treasures from the Catholic tradition men and women who, across the centuries and in diverse contexts, have illuminated how Christians can read and respond to the world. In each case…
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The Politics of Primary Education in Ireland: Reform in an Era of Secularisation
In this episode, Jonathan Tiernan (Education Delegate for the Irish Jesuits and their Network of 5 secondary schools and 3 primary schools), discusses the contents of his recently published book which he co-authored with Dr Sean McGraw (Boston College) titled The Politics of Irish Primary...
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The Genesis Research Report: Perspectives on Catholic Education in the Republic of Ireland
In this episode, Mr Seamus Mulconry (General Secretary, Catholic Primary School Managerial Association) and Mr John Curtis (General Secretary, Joint Managerial Body) discuss the findings of the Genesis Research Report which explores educational stakeholders, particularly parental, perspectives of...
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Catholic Education and the Common Good in a Liberal Democratic Pluralist Society
In this episode, Prof Andrew G. McGrady discusses the contribution of Catholic education to the development of people who are capable of living in and building up society towards the common good. He considers the impact of false dichotomies and the likelihood that some manner of citizen assembly...
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The Adult Religious Education and Faith Development Project (AREFD)
In this episode, Dr. Bernadette Sweetman (Post-doctoral Researcher at the Mater Dei Centre for Catholic Education) discusses the importance of Adult Religious Education and Faith Development and her ongoing research as part of the AREFD Project at the MDCCE.
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Truth, Spirituality, and Art
In this episode, the renowned Irish poet and theologian, Pádraig Ó Tuama engages in a wide-ranging conversation from the potential of a border poll in Northern Ireland to questions of truth, theology, spirituality, and art. Pádraig's work can be accessed via his website (Click Here) and the On...
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What might it mean to Queer Catholic Education and Schooling?
This episode is the fourth and final episode of four special episodes dedicated to the relationship between LGBTQ+ matters and the philosophy and theology of Catholic education. In this episode, Dr Seán Henry (Lecturer in Education, Edge Hill University) and Vivek da Silva (Assistant Professor in...
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Transgender Perspectives in Catholic Education
This episode is the third of four special episodes dedicated to the relationship between LGBTQ+ matters and the philosophy and theology of Catholic education. In this episode, Dr Claire Jenkins (University of Cambridge, Margaret Beaufort Institute of Theology, Senior Fellow) and Mr George White...
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The Tip of the Iceberg – A Brief Introduction to Queer Theologies
This episode is the second of four special episodes dedicated to the relationship between LGBTQ+ matters and the philosophy and theology of Catholic education. In this episode, Dr Seán Henry (Lecturer in Education, Edge Hill University), discusses the foundations of Queer theologies. He offers…
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LGBTQ+ Matters and Catholic Education: Reflections on the One Day Conference at the Mater Dei Centre for Catholic Education
This episode is the one of four special episodes dedicated to the relationship between LGBTQ+ matters and the philosophy and theology of Catholic education. In this episode, Dr Seán Henry (Lecturer in Education, Edge Hill University), Dr Sean Whittle (Visiting Research Fellow, St Mary's…
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The GRACE Project, Catholic Education and Beyond
In this episode, Dr Daniel O'Connell (Lecturer in Religious Education, Mary Immaculate College, University of Limerick) discusses the establishment and potential of Global Researchers Advancing Catholic Education (GRACE) which is an international research-based partnership between Mary Immaculate...
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What is the Catholic Education Partnership (CEP)?
In this episode, Dr Marie Griffin (Chairperson, the Catholic Education Partnership) discusses the establishment of the 'Catholic Education Partnership', the organisation's structure, and why its inception is important for Catholic Education in the Republic of Ireland.
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Wellbeing, Christian Mindfulness, and Catholic Education
In this episode, Dr Amalee Meehan (Assistant Professor of Religious Education, DCU) and Dr Thomas Carrol (Primary Teacher and Part-Lecturer of Religious Education, MIC) discuss wellbeing and Christian mindfulness in the context of Catholic Education.
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An Early Career Teacher Perspective on Teaching the ‘Grow in Love’ programme
In this episode, Ian Corbett (former ACE Teacher Fellow, INTO Intern, and now Primary Languages Advisor PDST) is joined by Dr Cora O'Farrell (Director of Mater Dei Centre for Catholic Education, DCU) to discuss his experience using the Grow In Love programme as an early career teacher in Catholic...
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School Ethos and the Interview Process for Teachers in Catholic Primary Schools
In this episode, Alan Hynes (formally Acting CEO, St Senan's Education Office, and now CEO, Catholic Education Partnership), and Miriam McCabe (Teaching Principal and Management Advisor, Catholic Primary School Management Association) discuss the importance of ethos in Catholic school and its…
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The Role of Partnership amongst Stakeholders in Catholic Education
In this episode, Alan Hynes (formally Acting CEO, St Senan's Education Office, and now CEO, Catholic Education Partnership), and Miriam McCabe (Teaching Principal and Management Advisor, Catholic Primary School Management Association) the role of 'partnership' in the education sector in the...
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Inclusivity and Good Practice in the Catholic Religious Education Classroom
In this episode, Dr Elaine Mahon discusses her in-class religious education practice as a primary teacher in a Catholic school in relation to the inclusion of all pupils in Catholic Religious Education.
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Conversations from the Classroom is a space of encounter for people interested in Catholic education. It features engaging conversations with prominent figures from Irish education and beyond. Topics include: the management and governance of education; LGBTQ+ perspectives in Catholic Education; the Politics of Irish Education and ongoing developments in the professional practice of the educator. The series is an academically rigorous, but accessible resource. Created & produced by Dr David Kennedy. Music written and played by Dr David Kennedy & recorded at Crossroad Recording Studio, Kilkenny.
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