Sep 16, 2024  
Xavier University Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog 2024-2025 
  
Xavier University Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog 2024-2025

Institute for Spirituality and Social Justice Certificates


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The ISSJ of Xavier’s Theology Department empowers constructive theological reflection and responsible social action through three tracks, including (1) General Theology,  (2) Ethics and Spirituality, and (3) Pastoral and Social Ministry.  Each track includes offerings in three areas, (1) Programs, Workshops, and Retreats, (2) Certificates, and (3) Graduate Degrees.  Each of the three tracks in all three areas is designed to cultivate depth of thought, imagination, and critical skills in a world challenged by violence, social inequity, and environmental instability.  Distinctive features of the Institute include experiential learning through spiritual formation, practicums/internships, and the program capstone.   The Institute is rooted in a rich tradition of spiritual practices coupled with rigorous intellectual inquiry and social analysis which manifest the Jesuit commitment to work in the service of faith and the promotion of justice in a diverse and pluralistic world.

For more information, call the Director of the M.A. in Theology, at 513 745-2894 or email issj@xavier.edu.

Certificates


The ISSJ offers four 9 credit hour certificates.  As a curricular resource within the Institute for Spirituality and Social Justice, these certificate programs are an important instrument through which the Institute works to realize the broader mission and vision of the University in the pursuit of dialogue, justice, and peace, and in service to Church and to Society.

Biblical Studies


  • Liberating Bible
  • Hebrew Bible course
  • Christian Scriptures course

Ethics


  • Theo Ethics in a Time of Planetary Crisis
  • Theo/Ethics in Ministry
  • One of the following:
    • Scripture & Social Justice
    • Comparative or Global Spirituality/Theol./Ethics
    • Sustainability course

Pastoral Care


  • Theo/Ethics in Ministry
  • Ignatian Spirituality*
  • One of the following
    • Counseling
    • Psychology
    • Trauma & Theology
    • Youth & Campus Ministry

Spirituality


  • Ignatian Spirituality
  • 2 of the following
    • Spiritual Exercises for the 21st Century
    • Franciscan Spirituality
    • Spirituality & Solidarity
    • Buddhist Christian Explorations
    • Other courses with prior departmental approval

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If you are interested in the ISSJ’s concentrations of the MA in Theology, please see Theology, M.A.  

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