Exploring Scottish Catholicism: Education, Philosophy, and Literature
Explore Scotland's rich Catholic heritage through literature, philosophy, and history with the University of Glasgow.
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Exploring Scottish Catholicism: Education, Philosophy, and Literature
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Discover Scottish Catholicism: Literature, Philosophy, and History Essentials
Explore Scotland’s Catholic heritage through three distinct perspectives: education, philosophy and literature. Led by academics from the University of Glasgow, each week offers a separate thematic taster of Scottish Catholic history and culture rather than forming a single chronological narrative.
Explore Catholic education in Glasgow
Begin in late 19th- and early 20th century Glasgow by exploring the development of Catholic teacher education. You’ll consider the influence of Archbishop Charles Eyre and the religious communities involved in this work, as well as its wider significance for Catholic education in Scotland.
Delve into John Duns Scotus’s philosophical insights
Embark on a journey through the thought-provoking philosophy of John Duns Scotus, a towering figure in theological discourse. You’ll uncover his impactful ideas and trace their influence on religious thought through time.
This course module provides insights into his unique philosophical perspectives, illuminating their ongoing resonance and relevance in contemporary theological studies.
Explore 20th-century Scottish Catholic writing
Lastly, you’ll examine 20th-century Catholic creative writing in Scotland. Discover how literature documents experiences of Catholic faith and identity, while reflecting and reshaping Scotland’s religious narratives.
Together, these three distinct lenses will help you develop a broader understanding of Catholicism’s influence on Scotland’s educational, intellectual and literary life.
Syllabus
Week 1
Scottish Catholic Education
Course Introduction
Introduction to the course and the subjects we'll be covering.
Introducing Scottish Catholic Teacher Education
This section introduces what we'll cover in this first week while introducing Scottish Catholic Education.
Archbishop Charles Eyre and Late 19th-Century Glasgow
This section will cover key information regarding Archbishop Charles Eyre and Glasgow in the late 19th-Century.
Catholic Teacher Education and the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur
This section will address Catholic teacher education and the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur.
Notre Dame Teaching College, Dowanhill: a Model of Teacher Preparation
This section will cover a model of teacher preparation using Notre Dame Teaching College in Dowanhill.
End of week
A summary of your week
Week 2
Catholic and Philosophical Tradition
Introduction
This week we travel back in time and looking at Scottish philosopher John Dunns Scotus, exploring Scotus’s key contributions to both the Catholic and Western philosophical traditions.
Who was John Duns Scotus?
John Duns Scotus has been called Scotland’s ‘greatest philosopher’. A centrally important and sometimes controversial thinker in the Catholic tradition.
Haecceitas and Univocity
Scotus is perhaps most famous for the doctrine of the univocity of being and the concept of haecceitas. Together, they explore the nuances of identity and existence.
The Immaculate Conception
This section discussed the differing views of Thomas Aquinas and Duns Scotus.
End of week
A summary of your week
Week 3
Scottish Catholic Writing
Introduction
Welcome to week 3
The Medieval Catholic Imagination and the Reformation
This section examines the impact of the Reformation on cultural writings.
The Influence of the Covenanters and the ‘Killing Time’
This section looks at the historical and literary legacy of the Covenanters.
The Jacobite Cause and Catholic Revivalism
This section highlights how the Jacobites, became romanticised in literature and culture, especially through the works of writers like Robert Burns and Walter Scott.
Catholic Voice in Twentieth-Century Scottish Literature
This section explores the influence of Catholicism on twentieth-century Scottish literature, highlighting how this religious perspective intertwined with a resurgence of Scottish nationalism.
End of week
A summary of your week
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What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...
- Demonstrate a broad and nuanced understanding of Catholicism’s contribution to the growth of cultural knowledge in Scotland.
- Evaluate selected historical examples of how a Catholic vision of education has played a part in Scottish society.
- Critically appraise the work of selected key thinkers in the history of Catholicism in Scotland.
- Reflect on how Catholic writers in Scotland offer a view of the world that brings a different dimension to secular conceptions.
Who is the course for?
This introductory course is ideal for anyone interested in religious studies, Catholicism, or Scottish history, including educators and those who have participated in the University of Glasgow’s Scottish Studies MOOCs.
Who will you learn with?
Leonardo Franchi's scholarly interests include teacher formation and the potential of the liberal arts to shape higher education. He is co-convenor of the Scottish Catholic Historical Association.
Lecturer in Scottish Studies, with expertise in eighteenth-century literature, cultural memory theory, and writing about the city. I am also involved in editing scholarly texts.
Professor Gerard Carruthers FRSE is Francis Hutcheson Chair of Scottish Literature at the University of Glasgow.
Who developed the course?
The University of Glasgow
Founded in 1451, the University of Glasgow is the fourth oldest university in the English-speaking world. It is a member of the prestigious Russell Group of leading UK research universities.
Established
1451Location
Glasgow, Scotland, UKWorld ranking
Top 70Source: QS World University Rankings 2020
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