Jesuits, Religion on Campus, and Campus Ministry

Question 1

When were the Jesuits founded? Who was the founder?

Answer 1

1540, St. Ignatius of Loyola

Question 2

How many Jesuits are in residence at SCU?

Answer 2

41

Question 3

Give two examples of ways the Jesuits are active on campus.

Answer 3

Possible answers include: Saying mass, teaching class, being President of the University, being involved in different centers such as the Bannan institute or Ignation Center

Question 4

Name 3 ways that the Jesuit Philosophy influences an SCU education.

Answer 4

Possible answers include: holistic approach to education, seen through the Core Curriculum; emphasis on Social Justice and Ethics; Centers for Distinction; Study Abroad; Religion classes focused on discussion rather than doctrine

Question 5

How many Jesuit Universities are there in the U.S?

Answer 5

28

Question 6

Name 3 others Jesuit colleges or Universities in the U.S.

Answer 6

Possible Answers: Boston College, Georgetown, Gonzaga, USF, Seattle U, Xavier

Question 7

What percent of SCU students identify as Catholic/Christian?

Answer 7

50%

Question 8

Name 2 events or resources based in Catholicism/Christianity on campus (besides mass!)

Answer 8

Possible answers include: Confirmation, Marriages in the Mission, CLC, Younglife

Question 9

Give 3 examples of Religion classes offered at SCU.

Answer 9

Possible answers include but are not limited to: Christian Tradition, Ways of Understanding Religion, Darwin God and the Poets, Theology of Marriage, Theology of Death