Ped 103 Pedagogy of Communion – part I
Pedagogy of Communion – I
Class hours: 21
Credits (ECTS): 3
LM-CU – Specialization in Pedagogy of Dialogue
Year: 1st
Term: 2nd
LM-CU – Specialization in Communication Peace and Dialogue
Course held in Italian
The course offers an introduction to the “Pedagogy of communion”, aiming to make students acquire conceptual and methodological tools, theoretical knowledge and professional skills on relevant aspects of this pedagogical area. A fundamental reference will be the thought and work of Chiara Lubich, seen from a pedagogical perspective and in dialogue with other current contributions and from the history of “great pedagogy”. Elements of interdisciplinary continuity with other research areas present in the course of study will also be highlighted.
Bibliographical references:
- (2016). Dottorati honoris causa conferiti a Chiara Lubich. Ed. by Sophia University Institute and Chiara Lubich Center. Roma: Città Nuova (selected passages).
- LUBICH C. (2001). La dottrina spirituale (a cura di M. Vandeleene). Milano: Mondadori (selected passages); Engl. translation: Essential Writings: Spirituality, Dialogue, Culture. New City Press, 2007.
- Selected writings from the online publications of EDU- Education-Unity

Professor Giuseppe Milan
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