Abstract
The functioning of today’s universities has been influenced by centuries of changing educationalconcepts. The aim of the article is to describe and examine one of them – the concept of universityeducation by John Henry Newman, which was created in the second half of the 19th century.Newman described his educational ideal, which he wanted to put into practice while being rector ofthe Catholic University of Ireland in Dublin. He stated that the function of the university must bebroad, it should include both practical studying and learning universal knowledge as well as thecomprehensive development of students. Newman built this concept on the basis of personal beliefs,his Christian faith and ties with the Catholic and Anglican churches and experiences from studyingat the University of Oxford. The article analyses the works of Newman and explores the foundationsof his educational concept.
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