Finding Jesuit Jesus:Preparing Prof Life-Live Sprtual Exercise St. Ignatius
An adapted version of the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Jesuits, this 14-day course in Rome, Italy @JFRC provides students the structured time and study to reflect more deeply on faith, the power of God's love and relationships with others as they frame their professional life design. Time for personal prayer, reflection, liturgies, thematic walks and talks are embedded in this course and all of which will help assist students in their faith journey and as they discern, plan and prepare for a professional life. The course intends to advance opportunity for student exploration and understanding of Jesuit history, values and principles - what does it mean to walk, live, discern and work, as people of Ignatius regardless of faith origin. This course is an invitation to imagine and to plan to live a life of service regardless of profession or career choice.
Outcomes: To further student understanding of diversity of ideas and beliefs in the world; To enhance student knowledge of concepts and designs of social justice while exploring the ancient history of Rome; To better understand Ignatian spirituality and faith in action in our global and diverse world; To engage in service learning to better understand the plight of refugees around the world and expand student knowledge in the service of humanity through learning, discerning and faith; To advance opportunity for student discernment and understanding of personal and professional vocation; what does it mean to walk, and work as people of and with Ignatius - regardless of faith origin.
Outcomes: To further student understanding of diversity of ideas and beliefs in the world; To enhance student knowledge of concepts and designs of social justice while exploring the ancient history of Rome; To better understand Ignatian spirituality and faith in action in our global and diverse world; To engage in service learning to better understand the plight of refugees around the world and expand student knowledge in the service of humanity through learning, discerning and faith; To advance opportunity for student discernment and understanding of personal and professional vocation; what does it mean to walk, and work as people of and with Ignatius - regardless of faith origin.