The legacy of autonomy in the Catholic university

Rescuing its origins

Authors

  • João Décio Passos

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.23925/1677-1222.2024vol24i2a2

Keywords:

Autonomia, Ciência, Confessionalidade, Igreja, Universidade.

Abstract

Autonomy has defined the university since its origins. In the modern context it became a political issue, expressing the separation of church and state with their educational institutions. Since then, the confessional label has been seen as synonymous with control over teaching and research freedoms. However, it is an issue that remains affirmed by the Church as a fundamental value and, in many cases, fulfils the function of resistance to dictatorial political controls. Revisiting the theme of autonomy in the origins of universities helps us to understand their paradoxical course throughout history within the Catholic Church.

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Published

2024-10-21

Issue

Vol. 24 No. 2 (2024): Homenagem a Edênio Valle

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Seção Temática

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