ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ will become one of the nation's leading universities advancing Catholic theological studies, education, and ministry.
Objectives
- Be a recognized center for scholarship, dialogue, and public engagement around issues of contemporary Church life and practice, demonstrating a deep commitment to interreligious dialogue and intercultural exchange.
- Partner with mission-aligned institutions worldwide to advance theological studies, ministry, and education in linked global and local contexts.
- Form and prepare education leaders, ministerial practitioners, and mental health professionals to serve the growing Hispanic community in global and local contexts.
- Establish ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½'s Jesuit School of Theology as one of the world's foremost Catholic graduate schools for theological education and research rooted in and furthering of the Ignatian tradition.
Key Features Include:
- Recognized center for scholarship and engagement around contemporary Catholic identity and practice through online resources hosted by ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½
- Interreligious dialogue and intercultural exchange
- Global resource for innovations in Jesuit approaches to teaching
- International visiting scholars and collaborators in teaching and scholarship
- Outreach to Hispanic community through education, ministry, and counseling
- Advancement of the Jesuit School of Theology
- Scholarships for graduate students in Education and Counseling Psychology, the Graduate Program in Pastoral Ministries, and the Jesuit School of Theology
Rationale
ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ is home to several innovative academic and co-curricular programs in the areas of religious studies, theology, education, and counseling psychology that have independently achieved levels of excellence.
Together, they present an extraordinary opportunity for ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ to prepare leaders in ministry and education, advance dialogue around contemporary issues, and provide theological leadership.