Transformative Education in Contemporary Ireland ― Leadership, Justice, Service

Contemporary Ireland is undergoing a radical shift in its sense of national identity, as the traditional narratives that shaped its past have come under intense scrutiny. The essays gathered here investigate the impact of different forms of education on Irish culture, society, politics, religion and economic success. While education for the knowledge economy has been prioritized across funding agendas, this book focuses on exploring education as a transformative enterprise that supports the personal and intellectual development of the learner.

The volume brings together diverse perspectives on the role of education in the areas of leadership, social justice and service in the community. Challenging the current prioritization of a vision of education that primarily serves the interests of the economy, the contributors explore the social, political and personal value of transformative education.

Thomas G. Grenham is Assistant Professor of Religious Education and Practical Theology in the School of Human Development, DCU Institute of Education, Dublin City University. He was formerly Head of Theology and Director of the MA programmes in Leadership and Pastoral Care and Social Justice and Public Policy at All Hallows College, Dublin. He is a member of St Patrick’s Missionary Society, Kiltegan, Co. Wicklow.