This comprehensive compendium of research focuses on key aspects of Catholic education in the United States. The volume includes reviews of research on topics ranging from church documents, spirituality, and the philosophy of Catholic education to parents, students, teachers, administration and governance, and curriculum and instruction. Benefit to many audiences--policy-makers, church leaders, educators, researchers, students, practitioners, patrons, and citizens--who are interested in these schools. The wealth of scholarly information provided here covers all areas of Catholic education, both school- and parish-based. The first volume of its kind ever published on Catholic learning and development, the handbook is an encyclopedia reference tool for the serious scholar as well as the committed Catholic educator.

About the Author
THOMAS C. HUNT is Professor in the Department of Teacher Education, School of Education and Allied Health Professions, University of Dayton. ELLIS A. JOSEPH is Dean Emeritus of the School of Education and Allied Health Professions, University of Dayton. RONALD J. NUZZI is Associate Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership and Higher Education, St. Louis University.


Book Information
ISBN 9780313313417
Author Thomas C. Hunt
Format Hardback
Page Count 332
Imprint Greenwood Press
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Weight(grams) 595g