Catholic High Schools: Facing the New Realities
Catholic High Schools: Facing the New Realities
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Description
Editorial Reviews
All those wrestling with how to revitalize Christian education can learn from Heft's impassioned but at the same time realistic and deeply informed advocacy on behalf of Catholic high schools.--Mark U. Edwards, Jr., President Emeritus, St. Olaf College
In
Catholic High Schools, James Heft challenges educators to think about the moral purpose and value of education. He extends beyond now conventional arguments that Catholic schools have better outcomes than public schools because of rituals or constrained preparatory curriculum, to consider the
meaning and implications of values in the educational process. Heft's examination of the moral aspects of educational leadership should be of interest to reformers in the public and private sectors of education.---Edward P. St. John, Algo D. Henderson Collegiate Professor of Education, University
of Michigan
James Heft invites all Americans to recognize the enormous value that Catholic schools offer to our nation, especially as cultural values continue to shift. In a work that is simultaneously attentive to current circumstances and full of vision, readers are offered a set of themes that should be
considered by everyone concerned with education in the United States.--Timothy R. Scully, CSC, Director of the Institute for Educational Initiatives, University of Notre Dame
This was a book that I read with great interest...This title has wide audience appeal. It should be required reading for Catholic school administrators, teachers, parents, board members, bishops, religious, and priests involved in Catholic education.--
Catholic Library World
I respectfully give
Catholic High Schools my highest recommendation. It is not just what Heft writes but also how he presents his arguments that makes his text suitable for a diverse readership ecumenically and academically. He masterfully presents many of the primary arguments of his book in a
style similar to that of St. Thomas Aquinas...Heft intimately
knows the subjects he addresses in
Catholic High Schools and has written a clear and convincing guidebook for understanding and supporting the cultural, educational, and financial needs facing Catholic schools today.--
Journal of Education and Christian Belief
Each of the book's eleven chapters is widely informed, and Heft has a gift for articulately summarizing and sharing the literature he reviews...Prior to reading this book, I had been aware of Heft's excellent writing on Catholic higher education, but I was impressed anew by this book which deserves
a readership wider than its title implies...This book is highly recommended for all libraries.--
American Catholic Studies
About the Author
Fr. James L. Heft, S.M. (Marianist), Alton Brooks Professor of Religion at the University of Southern California, is the author or editor of 12 books and over 150 scholarly articles, and currently serves at the President of the Institute for Advanced Catholic Studies at USC (ifacs.com). His recent
research has focused on the mission of Catholic education and interreligious dialogue.
research has focused on the mission of Catholic education and interreligious dialogue.
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Overview
Description
Editorial Reviews
All those wrestling with how to revitalize Christian education can learn from Heft's impassioned but at the same time realistic and deeply informed advocacy on behalf of Catholic high schools.--Mark U. Edwards, Jr., President Emeritus, St. Olaf College
In
Catholic High Schools, James Heft challenges educators to think about the moral purpose and value of education. He extends beyond now conventional arguments that Catholic schools have better outcomes than public schools because of rituals or constrained preparatory curriculum, to consider the
meaning and implications of values in the educational process. Heft's examination of the moral aspects of educational leadership should be of interest to reformers in the public and private sectors of education.---Edward P. St. John, Algo D. Henderson Collegiate Professor of Education, University
of Michigan
James Heft invites all Americans to recognize the enormous value that Catholic schools offer to our nation, especially as cultural values continue to shift. In a work that is simultaneously attentive to current circumstances and full of vision, readers are offered a set of themes that should be
considered by everyone concerned with education in the United States.--Timothy R. Scully, CSC, Director of the Institute for Educational Initiatives, University of Notre Dame
This was a book that I read with great interest...This title has wide audience appeal. It should be required reading for Catholic school administrators, teachers, parents, board members, bishops, religious, and priests involved in Catholic education.--
Catholic Library World
I respectfully give
Catholic High Schools my highest recommendation. It is not just what Heft writes but also how he presents his arguments that makes his text suitable for a diverse readership ecumenically and academically. He masterfully presents many of the primary arguments of his book in a
style similar to that of St. Thomas Aquinas...Heft intimately
knows the subjects he addresses in
Catholic High Schools and has written a clear and convincing guidebook for understanding and supporting the cultural, educational, and financial needs facing Catholic schools today.--
Journal of Education and Christian Belief
Each of the book's eleven chapters is widely informed, and Heft has a gift for articulately summarizing and sharing the literature he reviews...Prior to reading this book, I had been aware of Heft's excellent writing on Catholic higher education, but I was impressed anew by this book which deserves
a readership wider than its title implies...This book is highly recommended for all libraries.--
American Catholic Studies
About the Author
Fr. James L. Heft, S.M. (Marianist), Alton Brooks Professor of Religion at the University of Southern California, is the author or editor of 12 books and over 150 scholarly articles, and currently serves at the President of the Institute for Advanced Catholic Studies at USC (ifacs.com). His recent
research has focused on the mission of Catholic education and interreligious dialogue.
research has focused on the mission of Catholic education and interreligious dialogue.
Condition Guidelines
Books - New and Used
The following guidelines apply to books:
- New: A brand-new copy with cover and original protective wrapping intact. Books with markings of any kind on the cover or pages, books marked as "Bargain" or "Remainder," or with any other labels attached, may not be listed as New condition.
- Used - Good: All pages and cover are intact (including the dust cover, if applicable). Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May include "From the library of" labels. Shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Item may be missing bundled media.
- Used - Acceptable: All pages and the cover are intact, but shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Pages may include limited notes, highlighting, or minor water damage but the text is readable. Item may but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting, but the text cannot be obscured or unreadable.
Note: Some electronic material access codes are valid only for one user. For this reason, used books, including books listed in the Used – Like New condition, may not come with functional electronic material access codes.
Shipping & Delivery
Shipping Fees
- Stevens Books offers FREE SHIPPING everywhere in the United States for ALL non-book orders, and $3.99 for each book.
- Packages are shipped from Monday to Friday.
- No additional fees and charges.
Delivery Times
The usual time for processing an order is 24 hours (1 business day), but may vary depending on the availability of products ordered. This period excludes delivery times, which depend on your geographic location.
Estimated delivery times:
- Standard Shipping: 5-8 business days
- Expedited Shipping: 3-5 business days
Shipping method varies depending on what is being shipped.
Tracking
All orders are shipped with a tracking number. Once your order has left our warehouse, a confirmation e-mail with a tracking number will be sent to you. You will be able to track your package at all times.
Damaged Parcel
If your package has been delivered in a PO Box, please note that we are not responsible for any damage that may result (consequences of extreme temperatures, theft, etc.).
If you have any questions regarding shipping or want to know about the status of an order, please contact us or email to support@stevensbooks.com.
Returns & Refunds
You may return most items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging.
Several types of goods are exempt from being returned. Perishable goods such as food, flowers, newspapers or magazines cannot be returned. We also do not accept products that are intimate or sanitary goods, hazardous materials, or flammable liquids or gases.
Additional non-returnable items:
- Gift cards
- Downloadable software products
- Some health and personal care items
To complete your return, we require a tracking number, which shows the items which you already returned to us.
There are certain situations where only partial refunds are granted (if applicable)
- Book with obvious signs of use
- CD, DVD, VHS tape, software, video game, cassette tape, or vinyl record that has been opened
- Any item not in its original condition, is damaged or missing parts for reasons not due to our error
- Any item that is returned more than 30 days after delivery
Items returned to us as a result of our error will receive a full refund,some returns may be subject to a restocking fee of 7% of the total item price, please contact a customer care team member to see if your return is subject. Returns that arrived on time and were as described are subject to a restocking fee.
Items returned to us that were not the result of our error, including items returned to us due to an invalid or incomplete address, will be refunded the original item price less our standard restocking fees.
If the item is returned to us for any of the following reasons, a 15% restocking fee will be applied to your refund total and you will be asked to pay for return shipping:
- Item(s) no longer needed or wanted.
- Item(s) returned to us due to an invalid or incomplete address.
- Item(s) returned to us that were not a result of our error.
You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
If you need to return an item, please Contact Us with your order number and details about the product you would like to return. We will respond quickly with instructions for how to return items from your order.
Shipping Cost
We'll pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.). In other cases, you will be responsible for paying for your own shipping costs for returning your item. Shipping costs are non-refundable. If you receive a refund, the cost of return shipping will be deducted from your refund.
Depending on where you live, the time it may take for your exchanged product to reach you, may vary.
If you are shipping an item over $75, you should consider using a trackable shipping service or purchasing shipping insurance. We don’t guarantee that we will receive your returned item.
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