Culture at Georgetown - Jesuit values?

MacHoban
Sun, 10 Jun 2012 23:23:44 +0000

@hotair You have an interesting and rather limited perspective of the “Jesuit values” on the Georgetown campus I know. I’m curious - Do you attend Georgetown?

@LakeClouds The Jesuit values the Georgetown website touts DO support an openness of ideas not repression. In lecture halls the controversial topics you asked about are routinely discussed and debated - neither condoned nor admonished. Groups like “Hoyas for Choice” are very active on campus (yes, even handing out free condoms on campus) but are not given university (SAC) funding for their group. The Jesuit ideals I see most valued on campus are those of leaders-in-service, altruism, and constant self-reflection and questioning of one’s beliefs (political/social/religious) to grow spiritually and intellectually.

Here is a great article that highlights the key points of a Jesuit education. I believe it is worthy read, if you are considering attending Georgetown or another Jesuit university. http://academic.regis.edu/ghodne/Orientation/themes.pdf