Dr. Anna Blackman

Biography

Anna Blackman is a Lecturer in Catholic Religious Education at the University of Glasgow, engaged with the Pedagogy, Praxis, and Faith Research Teaching Group. Her work primarily assists the School of Education and the St. Andrew's Foundation. With prior teaching experience at institutions including Roehampton, Durham, Newcastle, and Tubingen—alongside a research associate role at the University of Notre Dame, her research examines the ethics of institutions through the lens of Catholic social teaching. Anna's research interests lie in analyzing ethical frameworks utilized in Catholic schools, with particular focus on the methods used in teaching Catholic social teaching as a tradition within educational pedagogy. She emphasizes the intersection of Catholic theology and Catholic social thought, advocating a holistic approach to doctrinal and social teachings. Her doctoral research explored the Catholic Worker movement and its relationship to praxis within socio-political movements, highlighting the necessity for the Church to engage with impoverished and marginalized communities. Throughout her academic career, she has contributed to various guest lectures and conferences, organized workshops on ethics in institutions, and facilitated discussions on restorative justice within Catholic campuses.

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