Sinopsis
The book approaches the concept of spirituality from a broad, interreligious perspective and in dialogue with non-religious convictions; with a vision that asks about the meaning of life, about interpersonal and environmental bonds, and about how to develop life projects oriented to the common good. From this perspective, the book offers a comprehensive analysis of the formative impact of solidarity service-learning experiences on students and on the institutional network that articulates the university.
Developed in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, this volume proposes clues and reflections that encompass but also go beyond this situation and allow us to think of Higher Education as a training space that simultaneously embraces “head, heart and hands”.
Its authors have gathered research and experiences from all continents, from the Catholic university world as well as from other faiths and convictions, which deepen service-learning from the ethics of care and fraternity.
Authors
M. Beatriz Isola
Andrzej Wodka, C.Ss.R.
Arantzazu Martínez Odría
Michael Valenzuela, FSC
Carina Rossa
Claudia Mora Motta
Daniel Horan, OFM
Pbro. Ernesto Jesús Brotóns Tena
Federico Giraudo
Daniela Gargantini
Isabel Egaña
Ana Isabel Gómez Villalba
James Arthur
James Kielsmeier
José Ivo Follmann, SJ
Kevin Ahern
Laura Gherlone
Mauro Mantovani, SDB
Mercy Pushpalatha
María Nieves Tapia
Patrick M. Green
Priscilla A.S.
Tom Harrison
Xus Martin
Introduction
Guidelines for an “institutional spirituality”
in Catholic higher education: towards a “New Humanism”
Francis´s pedagogy and Service-Learning spirituality
Charismas and solidarity learning: a symphony of four University testimonials
The Ignatian charism, the University and Service-Learning
The mission of the University and the charism of Opus Dei
Becoming co-workers with God: Lasallian spirituality and Service-Learning
Prophecy and solidariety: a Franciscan perspective
A critical reflection on how spiritualy animates Service-Learning in the North American catholic higher education context
Service-Learning, character education and spiritualy in a Catholic University
Building solidarity through a spirituality of action
The role of educational accompaniment in the development of Service Learning projects
Spirituality and service: impact on the graduates’ education
Understanding Service Learning: a new visión of youth society and a new concept of learning
The spiritual dimension of Service-Learning: a multicultural and interreligious perspective
Fraternity and care in Service-Learning
Integral ecology and spiritualy for Service Learning
Conclusions: why complicate something so simple?
