Jesuit Studies (Adv Cert)

The advanced certificate in Jesuit studies offers Jesuit university, secondary school, parish, and chaplain employees and other interested parties an in-depth introduction to the history, spirituality, pedagogy, and multiple contexts pertinent to the burgeoning academic field of Jesuit studies. In addition to online coursework, students in the program participate in a summer residential program on campus. Coursework is characterized by lectures, readings, presentations, and research/reflection papers.

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Students will articulate a well-rounded knowledge and critical appropriation of Jesuit Spirituality and the Catholic intellectual tradition.

2. Students will use tools of literary, cultural, historical, and social analysis in the interpretation of various cultures and their relationship to the Christian tradition.

Admissions requirements include the following:

1. A Bachelor's Degree
2. Completed application

The advanced certificate in Jesuit studies comprises 18 credits and requires the following courses:

Students who complete this advanced certificate and are later admitted to the M.A. in Christian spirituality may apply the credits earned as part of the advanced certificate towards the M.A. degree.