Ignatian Center for Jesuit Education

From the moment Pope Francis appeared on the balcony of St. Peter's after his election, he caught the attention of the world and soon became acknowledged as one of the great leaders of our times. However, unlike his immediate predecessors he rarely speaks about Vatican II. Why? How, if at all, do his sometimes dramatic […]

The 20th century saw the displacement of the traditional religions in occident by new anthropocentric pagan doctrines, Fascism, Nazism, Stalinism, being among the most conspicuous examples of them. Since the seventies of the last century, and after the fall of those regimes, a return to the traditional religions occurred. But it was not a return […]

Two notable Santa Clara University alumnae, who have all provided significant leadership around issues of justice, faith, and the intellectual life, will reflect on the foundations of and challenges within their vocational commitments and leadership. Co-sponsored by Alumni Relations, the President's Office, and the Center for Student Leadership (Family Weekend) 8:30am – 9am Registration Open; […]

Jesuit education burst upon the world in the sixteenth century as an academic innovation. Committed to both secular and sacred learning, it frequently confronted challenges during its long history. In the early twentieth century, when U. S. Jesuit higher education adopted the best features of mainstream learning, it was often accused of abandoning its distinct […]

Stephanie Russell, Ed.D. is the vice president for Mission and Ministry at Marquette University Reporting to the president, Dr. Russell is responsible for promoting the university's mission and Catholic, Jesuit identity, expressed in the search for truth, the discovery and sharing of knowledge, the promotion of a life of faith and the development of leadership […]

What role can spirituality play in executive decision-making and larger organizations? Andre Delbecq of Santa Clara University, a pioneer in the field of leadership spirituality, will explore the value and impact of incorporating spirituality into the business, healthcare, and higher education arenas, in conversation with Elizabeth McCabe and Diarmuid Rooney of Ministry Leadership Center, and […]

People sometimes dismiss liberal arts education as useless. But any country needs citizens who can think critically, discuss world issues knowledgeably, and understand the point of view of someone whose background and interests differ from their own. These abilities are nourished by the humanities and the arts, so they play a vital role in education […]

Silicon Valley life presents significant challenges to individual and organizational leadership. In this working lunch, Kirk Hanson, Executive Director of the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University and Ann Skeet, Director of Leadership Ethics at the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University will reflect on the ten most significant […]

In this year's Bannan Grant Research Report, Barbara Burns of the Liberal Studies Department, and Mick McCarthy and Jennifer Merritt of the Ignatian Center will discuss the collaborative research projects conducted this year as part of the Ignatian Center's Thriving Neighbors Initiative. The Thriving Neighbors Initiative seeks to actively promote strategic ties between Santa Clara […]

"I am climate change, I am the cause, I am the solution" Thursday, October 15, 2015 | 4pm-5:15pm | St. Clare Room, Library and Learning CommonsRSVP here: www.scu.edu/ic/bannan/events.cfm?event=49693&sched=264650 In Laudato Si', citing both science and theology, Pope Francis establishes the climate crisis as real, urgent, moral, and spiritual. He links the cry of the earth […]

What implications do "make America great again" or being "stronger together" have on racial and ethnic justice for the common good? The Bannan Institutes Racial and Ethnic Justice Faculty Collaborative will host a panel discussion that explores the role of race and ethnicity in the current presidential campaigns. The panel will also explore the potential […]

"Not a Road Map but a Trail: Environmental Justice in the Commons" 2017-2018 Bannan Memorial Lecture February 21, 2018 4:00pm - 5:30pm St. Clare Room, SCU Library Pedro Walpole, S.J., Director for Research, Environmental Science for Social Change, Ateneo de Manila University, Philippines Pedro Walpole, S.J. is the Director for Research, Environmental Science for Social […]