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University of Northern Iowa UNI ScholarWorks Dissertations and Theses @ UNI Student Work 2002 The educational thought and practices of Padre Luís Alberto Hurtado Cruchaga S. J. Justo Gallardo University of Northern Iowa Let us know how access to this document benefits ouy Copyright ©2003 Justo Gallardo Follow this and additional works at: https://scholarworks.uni.edu/etd Part of the International and Comparative Education Commons Recommended Citation Gallardo, Justo, "The educational thought and practices of Padre Luís Alberto Hurtado Cruchaga S. J." (2002). Dissertations and Theses @ UNI. 512. https://scholarworks.uni.edu/etd/512 This Open Access Dissertation is brought to you for free and open access by the Student Work at UNI ScholarWorks. It has been accepted for inclusion in Dissertations and Theses @ UNI by an authorized administrator of UNI ScholarWorks. For more information, please contact [email protected]. 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ProQuest Information and Learning 300 North Zeeb Road, Ann Arbor, Ml 48106-1346 USA 800-521-0600 Reproduced with permission of the copyright owner. Further reproduction prohibited without permission. Reproduced with permission of the copyright owner. Further reproduction prohibited without permission. THE EDUCATIONAL THOUGHT AND PRACTICES OF PADRE LUIS ALBERTO HURTADO CRUCHAGA S. J. A Dissertation Submitted In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree Doctor of Education Approved: (joh £ _____________ Dr. John K. Smith, Committee Chair Dr. Carolyn R. Bair, Committee Member )frf3^borah K. Deemer, CommitCommittee Member Dr. Nile D. Vernon, Committee Member Dr. Radhi H. Al-Mabuk, Committee Member Justo Gallardo University of Northern Iowa May 2003 Reproduced with permission of the copyright owner. Further reproduction prohibited without permission. 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Somervill Dean of the Graduate College Justo Gallardo University of Northern Iowa May 2003 Reproduced with permission of the copyright owner. Further reproduction prohibited without permission. ABSTRACT The memory of the Jesuit Luis Alberto Hurtado Cruchaga S. J. is deeply held by the people of Chile. Most are aware of his main activities in favor of the poor. More than 50 years after his death, he is undeniably remembered for his main social work. El Hogar de Cristo. the largest welfare institution in Latin America. His importance for education in Chile, however, is less well-recognized. This historical case study is intended to address this less well-known aspect of his life. As such, the purpose of this study is to examine Padre Hurtado's influence on Chilean education in the 20lh century. In order to realize this goal, this study focuses on four major research questions: 1. Who was Padre Hurtado? 2. What was his political stance? 3. What influenced his view of education? 4. What influence did he have on contemporary education? The data gathered to respond to the questions above came from primary as well as secondary sources; however, crucial information was collected from key informants for this historical case study. The method used to present data was a descriptive historical and philosophical discussion. The study as a final product provides a thick description on the emblematic figure of Padre Luis Alberto Hurtado Cruchaga S.J. and his main influential offices and practices upon Chilean education. Reproduced with permission of the copyright owner. Further reproduction prohibited without permission. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS When most of my departmental faculty colleagues at the University of Tarapaca, Arica, Chile, were more focused on their last part of their careers, prior to their retirement plans, which eventually would also be my concern, I decided to pursue the doctoral degree in education at UNI. Apparently, this drive to start new phases in my life is part of my own self. Though I must admit to have experienced some very serious difficult moments, which were mostly related to family issues, I believe I have been most fortunate to have taken the right decision. However, everything would have not been so rewarding if I had not counted on the invaluable help of many good-hearted and extraordinarily well-intended people. Throughout the program I was gifted to have had invaluable insights from the faculty at the College of Education. In the same context, I thank Drs. Carolyn R. Bair, Deborah K. Deemer, Nile D. Vernon, and Radhi H. Al-Mabuk, who all agreed to serve on my committee and provided their valuable help and insights. As Chair and as Academic Adviser, Dr. John K. Smith provided the most crucial orientation I needed. Indeed, it is my belief that he nurtured the main academic propelling force and guidance, which I could count on throughout the program. Other persons I am most grateful to are all o f those who made possible to carry out this study. Key informants, mostly Jesuits, who provided the focus required to make the investigation operational. My friends as Donald Knight whose invaluable help and rich insights were crucial for the fulfillment of this study; Adolfo Franco not only provided rich moments of discussion, but also logistic resources; Samuel Nodarse and James Ives Reproduced with permission of the copyright owner. Further reproduction prohibited without permission. whose deep reflections on social issues made things clearer to me; Barbara Dodge helped me in important matters. I believe it would be too lengthy to name them all. However, those I mentioned above, somehow represent the many to whom I owe so much. My family was the most fundamental support to complete this task successfully. My beloved wife Lina, “Monita,” has always been the most important pillar of whatever I have done in my life. By the same token, my sons, Jaime and Ricardo, and my daughter Lisa, my “new son” Christian, and my dearest grand child, Nicolas, paved the way to successfully culminate my aim. However, my words of acknowledgments would be incomplete if my Dad, “mi querido Viejito” is not mentioned in this section. I have always thanked God to have given me the parents I had. I have always recognized my Dad’s wisdom, whose last words to me were of support in pursuing this goal. Only God knows when I will next have the opportunity to enjoy the rich and productive talks my “Viejito” and I used to have. Reproduced with permission of the copyright owner. Further reproduction prohibited without permission. TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER PAGE 1. INTRODUCTION............................................................................... I Purpose of Study............................................................................... 1 O u tlin e............................................................................................... 2 Statement of Problem........................................................................ 5 Significance of Study........................................................................ 6 Pilot Study.......................................................................................... 6 Interviews............................................................................................. 7 Observations..................................................................................... 8 Overview .............................................................................................. 8 Review of Literature ......................................................................... 10 2. WHO WAS PADRE HURTADO? HIS LIFE AND PRIESTHOOD.......................................................... 11 His Ordinary Life............................................................................... 11 His Schooling and Vocation.........................................................