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Catholic Women Preach
"Homilies by Catholic women following the Sunday lectionary readings for Cycle A"--
Theology, Religion, and Dungeons & Dragons
On its 50th anniversary, the tabletop role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) has found renewed popularity and a generally positive representation in popular culture. Reflecting on these fifty years of development and history, and looking forward to D&D's bright future, Theology, Religion, and Dungeons & Dragons: Explorations of the Sacred through Fantasy Worlds explores the intersection of D&D with the academic disciplines of Theology and Religious Studies. From Tolkien's notion of sub-creation to pedagogical ponderings on hell, readers will uncover deeply theological and religious aspects of Dungeons & Dragons in this volume. Unlike some during the so-called Satanic Panic, the authors o...
Community Engagement and the COVID-19 Pandemic
Community-engaged (CE) teaching is not a new concept. However, in the past several years, it has gained increased emphasis, as is evident by the changes to institution mission statements and the allocation of institution resources to support faculty development in CE teaching, as well as to support CE coursework and research. The arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic forced many faculty members to pivot to an all-online instruction model, impacting community-engaged teaching and research in both predictable and unexpected ways. Community partners, facing similar struggles to serve their communities with restrictions on face-to-face interaction, were often too overwhelmed to work with higher educa...
Faculty Learning Communities
This book explores Faculty Learning Communities (FLCs) as impactful professional learning for higher education faculty. It covers FLC initiatives across various fields, their impact on teaching and student learning, and potential for institutional change. The foreword by Milton D. Cox discusses recent developments and virtual FLCs.
The Philosophy of Role-Playing Games
The Philosophy of Role-Playing Games: Art, Inquiry, and Ritual explores how role-playing games (RPGs) serve as immersive laboratories for exploring identity, ideology, and self-discovery. By weaving together interdisciplinary insights from current RPG scholars with the theories of philosophical giants in fields such as pragmatism, aesthetics, epistemology, and metaphysics, Albert R. Spencer sheds light on the unique aesthetic of this medium and the transformative moments that generations of players have experienced. Combining thought-provoking analysis with practical case studies, Spencer explains how the agency of the players and the authority of the Gamemaster (GM) cooperatively interact with the rules and dice to simulate the immersive collaborative worlds that they build and explore. The Philosophy of Role-Playing Games appeals to GMs, players, designers, students, and scholars interested in how RPGs operate not only as entertainment but as transformative spaces for self-exploration, philosophical insights, spiritual experiences, and the fostering of close-knit communities
Education and Analog Role-Playing Games
Education and Analog Role-Playing Games: Theory and Pedagogy brings together scholars and educators who explore the educational potential of analog role-playing games (tabletop role-playing games and live action role-play) through the lens of pedagogical theory. These games trace their roots to educational war games and teaching aids. This volume goes further and takes a deeper dive into why they are such effective tools for learning, imagination, and identity development. This volume offers a multidisciplinary analysis that draws on philosophy, history, psychology, and critical pedagogy. Contributors examine how analog role-playing games intersect with educational theories such as construct...
Education and Role-Playing Games
Education and Role-Playing Games: TeachRPG - Tabletop Role-Playing Games in the Classroom, Vol II brings together a diverse group of educators and scholars who are using tabletop RPGs in their classrooms to foster deeper engagement, build community, and support transformative learning. While educational games are increasingly available, many are created by designers without classroom experience or emphasize gamification through points and badges rather than the creation of immersive, gameful environments tied to real learning outcomes. This volume fills a critical gap by centering the voices of practitioner-scholar educators who adapt RPGs to fit their unique disciplines, institutions, and s...
