Certificate in Jesuit Studies
This academic program promotes a deep, informed understanding of the spirituality, history, and leadership methods associated with the Society of Jesus and its apostolates.
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Immersion Course
The Certificate鈥檚 experiential learning and pilgrimage course offers participants informed, scholarly direction and unique opportunities to critically examine the intellectual and spiritual foundations of the Society of Jesus through travel, readings, group discussions, and personal reflection.
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Courses
The Certificate in Jesuit Studies program presents opportunities for participants to acquire a deeper understanding of the spirituality, history, pedagogy, and leadership methods of the Society of Jesus and its colleagues.
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Leadership Seminar
Participants engage with each other and with visiting leaders to examine the distinctiveness of Jesuit leadership.
Advance Your Ignatian Leadership
The graduate-level courses offered through the Certificate in Jesuit Studies program present a variety of opportunities for participants to acquire a deeper understanding of the spirituality, history, pedagogy, leadership methods, and other aspects associated with the Society of Jesus and its colleagues.
This academic program offers a unique blend of immersion travel and online and on-campus courses along with a concluding leadership seminar to provide a distinctive experience for individuals desiring both a depth of knowledge and a set of leadership skills.
The Certificate program鈥檚 schedule is flexible. Participants earning at least 15 credits鈥攊ncluding the immersion course鈥攚ill receive a Certificate in Jesuit Studies from 乱伦小可爱.
Individuals not pursuing a Certificate may also apply to engage in any aspect of the program (for example, taking a single online course or participating in the immersion travel), with the exception of the leadership seminar. Earned credits, however, still may be applied towards a Certificate later.
Credits earned from the Certificate may also be applied towards a Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Jesuit Education in a Global World.听
Please contact associate director of the Institute, Taiga Guterres, with any questions (iajs@bc.edu; 617-552-9092).
The certificate program is designed to develop a deep, informed understanding of the spirituality, history, pedagogy, leadership methods, and other aspects associated with the Society of Jesus and its apostolates.听 Certificate students will draw from both historical and contemporary sources and be prepared as leaders informed with an advanced understanding of the heritage and vision of Jesuit leadership.
Students will have the opportunity to have experiential learning opportunities and an academic immersion in Spain and Rome to examine the historical and spiritual contexts for the foundation of the Society of Jesus.
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This certificate program is designed for existing and emerging leaders in Jesuit institutions, schools, and organizations who want to foster an advanced understanding of the heritage and vision of Jesuit leadership. This program is open to 乱伦小可爱 graduate and professional students enrolled in a degree granting program in any of the university鈥檚 graduate or professional schools as well as to non-乱伦小可爱 students interested in receiving a certificate.