Teaching to Mission

Institution Name: Georgetown University
Program Contact Name: Rev. Andrew Downing, S.J.
Program Contact Email: Andrew.Downing@georgetown.edu
Short Program Description:

Teaching to Mission is a semester-long seminar at Georgetown University for faculty from different departments and one student-facing staff member. The program centers on discussion around Ignatian spirituality for personal development and mentoring in the classroom. The program runs in collaboration with the Director of Ignatian Programs and the Engelhard Project (for student well-being in academic contexts) within the Center for New Designs in Learning and Scholarship (CNDLS).

Program Goals/Intended Outcomes:

1. Basic knowledge of themes in Ignatian spirituality and their applicability in personal and professional life.

2. Introduction to a cohort of mission-minded colleagues.

3. Introduction to the Jesuit community through sessions being hosted at the Jesuit residence.

How long does it take to complete the program?: Multiple days
Further Details on Completing Program: Six bi-weekly sessions
Total Program Length: One semester
Key University/Other Partners: Engelhard Project (in the Center for New Designs in Learning and Scholarship)
Funding Source(s): Office of Ignatian Programs, Engelhard Project, Jesuit Community