Dr. Leonardo Franchi

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Leonardo Franchi teaches a range of undergraduate courses and supervises master's and doctoral dissertations. He is a member of the Executive Association of Catholic Institutes of Education, a research group within the International Federation of Catholic Universities. Appointed co-convenor of the Scottish Catholic Historical Association in September 2024, Franchi serves as Series Editor for the book series 'Catholic Education Globally - Challenges and Opportunities' published by Springer and 'Integral Human Development' by the Catholic University of America Press. His significant scholarly contributions focus on the study of Catholic education, including co-editing the 'Reclaiming Piazza' series. He is particularly interested in religious education, teacher formation, and the impact of liberal arts on higher education. Leonardo welcomes prospective PhD students interested in these areas and provides substantial supervision for research related to Religion and Education. His coursework and research supervision reflect a commitment to understanding the professional identity of teachers in Catholic schools in Scotland and beyond.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2013-01-01 — Present

University of Glasgow • Glasgow, Scotland

Teaching a variety of undergraduate courses and supervising master’s and doctoral students.