On the Scope of University Education Author:John Henry Newman In 1854, Father John Henry Newman, future Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church, entered the new Catholic University in Dublin as Rector - a post he held for four years. By way of preparation in 1852, Father Newman authored and published On The Scope and Nature of University Education. These eight discourses contained herein are of special inter... more »est as a turning point in his long and brilliant career as a leading Catholic theologian.« less