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Mary Lappin is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Education at the University of Glasgow, specializing in Pedagogy, Praxis & Faith. Her work focuses on Catholic education, religious pedagogy, grief and loss education, and emotionally intelligent leadership. She coordinates the PGDE Primary Religious Education course for both Catholic and non-denominational pathways, emphasizing academic and pastoral support for aspiring teachers.
Her research explores faith formation through storytelling, sacramental education, and addressing the needs of marginalized youth. Recent work includes studies on leadership modeled after Jesus' ministry and the role of liturgy in teacher identity formation.
Key contributions include publications on grief education, pilgrimages as faith development tools, and intercultural dialogue in Catholic education. She has presented at conferences globally, focusing on challenges in contemporary Catholic education and strategies for effective pastoral care.
Lappin is affiliated with professional bodies including the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS), Association of Death Education and Counseling (ADEC), and Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS). Her work integrates solution-focused mentoring approaches with visual arts in religious education.
