See, Judge, Act: Catholic Social Teaching and Service Learning, Revised Edition

by Brigham, Erin M.

• ISBN13: 9781599829432
• ISBN10: 1599829436
• Edition: Revised
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2018-08-24
• Publisher: St Marys Pr

About This Book

See, Judge, Act: Catholic Social Teaching and Service Learning, Revised Edition

ISBN: 9781599829432

About This Book

"See, Judge, Act: Catholic Social Teaching and Service Learning, Revised Edition" is a comprehensive textbook designed to introduce the seven principles of Catholic social teaching and guide students and teachers in applying these principles to contemporary social issues. This book is perfect for readers with little to no theology background, making it an excellent resource for both students and educators.

Who Uses It?

Primarily, this book is used by students and educators in courses that integrate service-learning components into their curriculum. It's also a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding and applying Catholic social teaching principles, including professionals looking to engage in community-based learning and promote justice and social change.

History and Editions

The revised edition of "See, Judge, Act" has been updated to provide the tools needed for reflective community engagement. First published in 2018, this edition includes service-learning vignettes, reflection questions that bookend each chapter, rich recommended resources, and sidebars that introduce relevant people, events, and concepts. The book's see-judge-act method of analysis—seeing social situations, judging them in light of CST principles, and acting to promote justice and improve the situations of those served—makes it a unique and effective resource for community-based learning.

Author and Other Works

Erin M. Brigham is the author of "See, Judge, Act: Catholic Social Teaching and Service Learning, Revised Edition." Erin Brigham is known for her ability to make complex theological concepts accessible and practical for everyday application. This book is part of a series aimed at providing pedagogical resources for community-based learning.

Key Features

• Comprehensive Coverage: The book introduces the seven principles of Catholic social teaching and guides students in applying them to contemporary social issues.
• Service-Learning Vignettes: Includes real-world examples of service-learning projects that students can engage with.
• Reflection Questions: Bookends each chapter with reflection questions to encourage thoughtful engagement with the material.
• Rich Recommended Resources: Provides additional resources for deeper understanding and application.
• Sidebars: Introduces relevant people, events, and concepts that enhance the learning experience.

Detailed Information

ISBNs and Formats

• Paperback: ISBN-13: 9781599829432
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Publication Details

• Publisher: Anselm Academic Christian Brothers Pub.
• Publication Date: August 24, 2018
• Number of Pages: 228 pages
• Language: English

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• Used Copies: ISBN-10: 1599829436
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Table of Contents

Contents


Foreword, by Paul J. Fitzgerald, SJ


Preface to Revised Edition, by Erin M. Brigham and Sam Dennison


Introduction


The See-Judge-Act Process


Service, Learning, and the See-Judge-Act Process


See, Judge, Act and the Catholic Social Tradition


1 Overview of the Catholic Social Tradition


• Catholic Social Thought and Action


• Catholic Social Teaching


• Looking Ahead


• For Further Study


2 Defending Human Dignity against Discrimination


• Introduction


• Human Dignity in Catholic Social Teaching


• The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops on Racism


• Reading the Signs of the Times: Racial Discrimination and White Privilege


• Summary and Integration for Service Learners


• For Further Study on Catholic Social Thought and Racism


3 Justice for Immigrants: The Call to Family, Community, and Participation


• Introduction


• The Call to Family, Community, and Participation in Catholic


• Social Teaching


• The Catholic Church's Response to Migration to the


• United States


• Reading the Signs of the Times: Undocumented Immigrants in the United States


• Summary and Integration for Service Learners


• For Further Study on Catholic Social Thought and Migration


4 Justice for Workers and the Dignity of Work


• Introduction


• The Dignity of Work in Catholic Social Teaching


• The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops on Labor


• Reading the Signs of the Times: Vulnerable Workers


• Summary and Integration for Service Learners


• For Further Study on Catholic Social Thought and Workers' Rights


5 Economic Justice and the Preferential


• Option for the Poor


• Introduction


• Preferential Option for the Poor in Catholic Social Teaching


• The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops on the Economy


• Reading the Signs of the Times: Poverty and Empowerment


• Summary and Integration for Service Learners


• For Further Study on Catholic Social Thought and Poverty


6 Promoting Solidarity in Peacemaking


• Introduction


• The Principle of Solidarity in Catholic Social Teaching


• The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops on Peacebuiling


• Reading the Signs of the Times: Social Justice for US Veterans


• Summary and Integration for Service Learners


• For Further Study on Catholic Social Thought and Peacebuilding


7 Care for Creation and Environmental Issues


• Introduction


• Care for Creation in the Catholic Social Tradition


• The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops on the Environment


• Reading the Signs of the Times: Environmental Racism


• Summary and Integration for Service Learners


• For Further Study on Catholic Social Thought on the Environment


8 Rights and Responsibilities in a Globalized World


• Introduction


• Catholic Social Teaching on Rights and Responsibilities


• The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops on Global Responsibility


• Reading the Signs of the Times: Globalization and Human Rights


• Summary and Integration for Service Learners


• For Further Study on Catholic Social Thought on Globalization and Human Rights


Appendix


Church Documents Cited


Index