The Person and the Challenges. The Journal of Theology, Education, Canon Law and Social Studies Inspired by Pope John Paul II (Apr 2011)

To Educate in a Diversified Europe

  • Elżbieta Osewska

DOI
https://doi.org/10.15633/pch.832
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 1, no. 1
pp. 71 – 88

Abstract

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One of the main tasks of the EU is to create a European identity. This is a complex matter because of some lasting consequences of many divisions, con fl icts and wars of the past. There are many national boundaries and various ethnic and cultural identities, regional interests. This paper refers to a whole range of aspects, which may be identi fi ed as crucial for education in a diversi fi ed Europe. After presenting the divisions and emerging changes occurring in Europe, the author of this article examines varies parameters / challenges related to the shift in interaction between the levels of society. This dynamic shift introduces a different kind of diversity / plurality and new challenges for education. The fundamental and historical differences can not be easily eliminated; they may deserve to be deepened and analysed. The diversity is a constructive dimension for education in Europe.

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