The Idea of a University

Evaluate Newman’s argument for the necessary place of theology in university education. Do you find it convincing? Why or why not?

To what extent could Newman’s arguments for the place of theology be used to defend other fields of study in education? Could they, for instance, be used to argue against cutting music programs from local schools? Why or why not?

Examine the way Newman describes the environment of a university campus in the beginning of Part 1, Chapter 5 (see especially page 76). How does this compare to the environment of colleges and universities today?