THE VALUES OF JESUIT EDUCATION
We often hear that Jesuit education is different and that our values call for higher standards and distinctive measures of excellence. While many of us might be familiar with the core terms often used to express this difference (e.g. cura personalis; magis; or contemplatives in action), it is important from time-to-time to return to the meaning and source of these ideals.
This week we are sharing an article from a group of faculty and staff at Regis University who sought to reexamine and reengage the core values of Jesuit education. In examining the roots of Jesuit education, they sought to not just understand them, but also to find ways of faithfully applying them at their institution. As we seek to redefine our work and teaching in order to respond to a global pandemic and our commitment to bring about a more just and humane society, especially as it relates to racial justice, we hope that this article offers a vision of how the centuries of Jesuit education and its values offer us a solid foundation as we move forward. |
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Juan Velasco, Professor in the Department of English, offers a reflection on the ideal of a community of “contemplatives in action” in the video this week. Of all the values highlighted in the article, the call to reflect and pray to bring fullness to our actions is particularly appropriate for our current moment. We cannot retreat into contemplation alone, nor act without prior discernment, if we wish to see Jesuit education transforming students and the world for another 450 years.
Have a wonderful week!
Aaron Willis Director, Bannan Forum Ignatian Center for Jesuit Education
JUAN VELASCO | PROFESSOR, ENGLISH
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