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  explore, Winter 2023, Vol. 23: Contemplatives in Action

  Ignatian Center for Jesuit Education

  • Contemplatives in Action - Aaron Willis
  • The Jesuit Tradition - Paul A. Soukup, S.J.
  • The Challenge of Authority - Sally Vance-Trembath
  • Practice Confronting Theory - Brian Buckley
  • But They Maintain the Fabric of the World (SIR 38:34) - James Nati
  • Pluralistic Presentations of Ignatian Goods - Madeline Ahmed Cronin
  • What Impact Do I Want My Work To Have? - Ezinne D. Ofoegbu
  • How Can Venture Capital Funding Still Be So Sexist? - Laura L. Ellingson
  • How Beauty Can Inspire a Sense of Duty - Aleksandar Zecevic
  • Listening for the Power of a Jesuit Education - Alison M. Benders
  • Ignatian Center Programs

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  explore, Summer 2022, Vol. 22: Seeking Understanding and Solidarity

  Ignatian Center for Jesuit Education

  • Seeking Understanding and Solidarity - Aaron Willis
  • Leading with Compassion - Hooria Jazaieri
  • Solidarity and Common Good - Enrique S. Pumar
  • That Meritorious Title of Colleague - Matthew J. Gaudet
  • Integrating the Catholic Intellectual Tradition into Graphic Design Courses and Scholarship - Qiuwen Li
  • The Practice of Equality - Graeme Warren
  • Holding On and Changing the Tradition - Janet Giddings
  • Catholicity and Confusion - Phyllis R. Brown
  • An Easter Solidarity Reflection - Alison M. Benders
  • 2019–20 Ignatian Center Highlights

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  explore, Fall 2020, Vol. 21: Engaging with Mission in a Time of Crisis

  Ignatian Center for Jesuit Education

  • Engaging with Mission in a Time of Crisis - Aaron Willis
  • Seeking Common Ground in the Wake of COVID-19 - Julie Hanlon Rubio
  • Gandhi, Technology, and the Human Spirit - Rohit Chopra
  • Remembrances of Transformation, (de)Humanization, and White Supremacy - Claudia Rodriguez-Mojica
  • Spirituality and Business Leadership Education - Jennifer Woolley
  • Cura Personalis and the Entrepreneurs’ Law Clinic: Radically Student-Centered - Laura Norris
  • Next Monday Morning and Ignatian Attitudes - Dorian Llywelyn, S.J.
  • 2019–20 Ignatian Center Highlights
  • Letter from the Interim Executive Director - Michael Nuttall
  • Artists Spotlight

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  explore, Spring 2018, Vol. 20: Is There a Common Good in Our Common Home?

  Ignatian Center for Jesuit Education

  • Practicing Intellectual Hospitality: The Common Good and the Work of the Jesuit University - Kristin Heyer
  • Racial Justice, Theologically - Vincent Lloyd
  • Powering Forward Toward Racial and Ethnic Justice in Our Common Home - Brett Solomon
  • The Moral Margins of Poverty and Prosperity: Toward an Integrative Justice Model in Business - Nicholas Santos, S.J.
  • Economic Justice: Fairness in Context - William Sundstrom
  • Gendered Theologies and the Common Good: Discerning SPiritual Care Pathways with Transgender and Intersex People - Susannah Cornwall
  • Gender Justice: Transformation through Interdisciplinary Collaboration - Sharmila Lodhia
  • Not a Roadmap but a Trail: Environmental Reconciliation with the Commons - Pedro Walpole, S.J.
  • Environmental Justice: Historical Roots and Empowered Partnerships to Advance Research and Social Change - Christopher Bacon
  • 2016-2018 Bannan Institute Impact Report
  • 2017-2018 Ignatian Center Highlights

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  explore, Spring 2016, Vol. 19: Our Future on a Shared Planet

  Ignatian Center for Jesuit Education

  • Laudato Si' in Silicon Valley - Cardinal Peter Turkson
  • Climate Resilience, Social Entrepreneurship, and Silicon Valley - Thane Kreiner
  • Environmental Justice, Technology, and Silicon Valley - Kirk Hanson
  • Public Policy and the Environmental Teachings of Pope Francis - Sam Liccardo
  • Social Action and Community in an Integral Ecology - Poncho Guevara
  • Securing the Well-bEing of People and Nature: A Reflection on Laudato Si' - Gretchen Daily
  • Valuing our Common Home - William Sundstrom
  • Laudato Si' and Inclusive Capitalism - John Denniston
  • Leadership Ethics and Laudato Si' - Ann Skeet
  • Multifaith Dialogue on Climate Justice: Principles and Practices Across Traditions - Rev. Sally Bingham, Rabbi Allan Berkowitz, Linda Cutts, Ameena Jandali, Cardinal Peter Turkson
  • 2015-2016 Bannan Institute Lecture Series
  • Thriving Neighbors Initiative 2015-2016 Grant Reports
  • 2016-2018 Bannan Institute: Is there a common good in our common home?

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  explore, Spring 2015, Vol. 18: Ignatian Leadership

  Ignatian Center for Jesuit Education

  Contents: What Is Ignatian Leadership?; Engaging Racial Justice; Black Prophetic Fire: Intersections of Leadership, Faith, and Social Justice; On Being “Maladjusted to Injustice”; Learning How to Die; The Fires of Fall 2014: Lessons, Leadership, and Transformation; Witnessing to the Truth of Human Dignity; The Fires of Fall 2014: Lessons, Leadership, and Transformation; Truth in the Service of Justice; Voice of the Suffering Servant, Cry of the Crucified People; Witnessing to La Verdad: The Demands of a Jesuit Education; The Salvadoran Martyrs Risen in Us; Ignatian Leadership Photo Essay; Living a Public Faith; Looking at Vatican II with Pope Francis’ Eyes: Leadership and Spirituality; Interreligious Dialogue and Leadership: Building Relationships as Persons; The Legacy of Ignatian Leaders at Vatican II; Discerning the Future of the Liberal Arts College; Citizens and Leaders: The Public Role of the Humanities; A Fragile Pedestal—How Strong is Our Commitment to Democracy?; Breath and Inspiration: The Value of a Liberal Arts Education; William C. Spohn Religion and Public Life Grant Report; Thriving Neighbors Initiative 2014-2015 Grant Reports

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  explore, Spring 2014, Vol. 17: What Good is God?

  Ignatian Center for Jesuit Education

  Contents: Dialogue and Depth: Exploring What Good Is God?; My Bright Abyss: Thoughts on Modern Belief; On Modern Faith: Out of the Eater Came Forth Meat; God's Presence in Poetry; Why Is God for Christians Good for Nothing?; Thinking Otherwise about God, Marx, and Eagleton; The Varieties of Goodness; What Good Is God? 2013-2014; Why Science Needs God; Science and Religion: In Search of a Common Ground; Science, God, Life; The Fragility of Faith: How Can a Thinking Person Still Believe in God?; Been There, Done That: What Atheists Can Contribute to This Discussion; The Fragility of Ministry; Grace in Shakespeare; Bannan Grant Report: What Good Is God for Grief and Loss?; Looking Ahead

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  explore, Spring 2013, Vol. 16: Sacred texts in the public sphere

  Ignatian Center for Jesuit Education

  Contents: Sacred Texts as Mirror and Medicine: Introduction to Spring 2013 explore; Sacred Text, Sacred Space; A Non-Zionist Drash of Lech Lecha; Living Values through the Center for Social Justice and Public Service; Interpreting and Embodying Sacred Texts in the Public Sphere: A Photo Essay; A Pet Name for My Beloved; Listening to God in Community; An Oddly Satisfying Sacred Text; Sikh Scripture and Inter-Religious Community; My Reflections on MLK's "Letter from Birmingham Jail": A Letter to Amara and Anissa

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  explore, Fall 2011, Vol. 15, no. 1: The Globalization of Superficiality and the Challenge of Jesuit Higher Education

  Ignatian Center for Jesuit Education

  Contents: Reflections on the “Shaping the Future” Conference, Mexico City, 2010 4 Refounding the “Universities of the Society”—The Challenge of Fr. Nicolás to Jesuit Higher Education BY MICHAEL E. ENGH, S.J. 10 Jesuit Higher Education and the Legacy of Paul Locatelli, S.J BY RON HANSEN 13 Universality, Learned Ministry, and Depth of Thought and Imagination BY PAUL J. CROWLEY, S.J. 18 Shaping the Future of (Jesuit) Legal Education BY CÉSAR ARJONA 22 HWJT? (How Would Jesus Tweet?): Reimagining New Media as Social BY ELIZABETH DRESCHER 28 Friending in El Salvador and Tanzania: An Education in Solidarity BY HILARY TITUS, SCU ’11 32 Toward a Globalization of Solidarity: Reflections on Ten Years of Donovan Fellowships BY VALERIE SARMA 36 BANNAN GRANT REPORT Toward a More Equitable Distribution of Resources Within Our World 39 Upcoming Events

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  explore, Fall 2010, Vol. 14, no. 1: Global humanitarian crises and the role of Catholic universities

  Ignatian Center for Jesuit Education

  Contents: Global Humanitarian Crises and the Role of Catholic Universities; Catholic Relief Services and the Catholic University; Educating for Global Solidarity; Global and Local Neighborhoods; Bannan Grant Report: Nou se Ayiti”(We Are Haiti); Upcoming Events

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  explore, Spring 2010, Vol. 13, no. 2: Why pray?

  Ignatian Center for Jesuit Education

  Contents: Prayer and the New Atheism; The Public Prayer Life of a Religion Enthusiast; Why I Pray; Bannan Grant Report: A Seat at the Table - Conversations on Clare of Assisi; The Cup

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  explore, Fall 2009, Vol. 13, no. 1: The Legacy of the Jesuit Martyrs

  Ignatian Center for Jesuit Education

  Contents: Inspired by Tragedy”The Solidarity Network-sponsored Family Teach-In for Justice; Songs of the Martyrs”A Santa Clara Student's Study Abroad in El Salvador; Bannan Grant Report: Connecting Through Creativity”El Salvador and the Arts; Upcoming Events

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  Explore, Spring 2009, Vol. 12, no. 2: Sustainability at Santa Clara University

  Ignatian Center for Jesuit Education

  Contents: Sustainability in Catholic Higher Education; The Theology of Sustainability; Empowering Teachers as Environmentally Literate: Ethical Considerations; Where is Sustainability Happening at SCU?; Toward a Culture of Sustainability on Campus; Water for Life: A Journey to Nicaragua Exploring Sustainable Development; Upcoming Events; Next Issue

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  explore, Fall 2008, Vol. 12, no. 1: The 35th General Congregation of the Society of Jesus, Its Meaning and Messages

  Ignatian Center for Jesuit Education

  Contents: The Point and Usefulness of a Jesuit General Congregation; Summaries of Three Decrees From GC35; A Justice of Faith: Kindling New Fires at the Frontiers; Exploring the Decrees of the Jesuit General Congregation 35: A Roundtable Discussion with Santa Clara University Faculty and Staff; Walking Different Pathways: Coming to Know Our Own Journey Better”The œCore Vision of GC35; Engineering at a Jesuit University: Reflections on GC35; Men and Women for Others”Men and Women with Others; Upcoming Events; Next Issue

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  explore, Spring 2008, Vol. 11, no. 2: Immigration and Catholic Higher Education

  Ignatian Center for Jesuit Education

  Contents: 4 Immigration and Catholic Higher Education; A Little Common Sense: The Ethics of Immigration in Catholic Social Teaching; Immigration Law and Community Service at Santa Clara University School of Law; Great Generations: Caring For Our Immigrant Neighbors and Their Children; Santa Clara University Children's Theatre Program Explores Immigration; The Kino Border Initiative: A New Ministry of œSolidarity With the Least and With All at the U.S./Mexico Border in Ambos Nogales; Interfaith Cooperation on Environmental Issues: Muslim Southeast Asian Contributions to a Global Ethic; Next Issue

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  explore, Fall 2007, Vol. 11, no. 1: Fostering Vocation through CBL

  Ignatian Center for Jesuit Education

  Contents: Callings: Fostering Vocation Through Community-based Learning; Community-based Learning in El Salvador: Casa de la Solidaridad and the Romero Program; Everyone Gains: Peer Exchange Between On-site Service-learning Students and On-campus Students; Writing in the Community: Lessons From Teaching At-risk Teens; Spirituality as Pedagogy: Theoretical Constructs for Service-learning; A Table in the Common Room: Twenty Years of Community-based Learning at SCU; Vocation as Understood by First-generation College Students; Coming Events; Next Issue

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  explore, Spring 2007, Vol. 10, no. 2: William C. Spohn's Contributions to Theological Scholarship

  Ignatian Center for Jesuit Education

  Contents: Follow the Friendships: The Work of William Spohn; Hearers and Doers of the Word: The Challenge of William C. Spohn to Scripture and Ethics; Jesus and the Moral Life: Edwards, H. R. Niebuhr, and Spohn; William C. Spohn's Contribution to Moral Theology; Where Do We Go From Here? Ways We Can Build on Spohn’s Contributions; Bannan Grant Report: Shakespeare at San Quentin - Santa Clara Students Perform Shakespeare For and With Inmates; Spohn Memorial Fund and Next Issue

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  explore, Fall 2006, Vol. 10, no. 1: Jesuit Heritage at Santa Clara University

  Ignatian Center for Jesuit Education

  Contents: Our Place at the Anniversary Table: The Jesuit Heritage of Santa Clara University; Acting Upon One Another: Ignatian Tradition and the Arts; Honoring the Jesuit Jubilee: Two Journeys; We Teach Who We Are: Reflections on the Vocation of the Teacher in Jesuit Education; Doing Justice: The Core of a Jesuit Education; Faith That Does Justice; Here Comes the Fire: My Experience as an SCU Parent; Daniel Germann, S.J.: A Servant-Leader; Bannan Grant Report: A Guide to St. Clare's Garden; Coming Events and Next Issue

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  explore, Spring 2006, Vol. 9, no. 2: Immersion

  Ignatian Center for Jesuit Education

  Contents: The history and development of immersion experiences at SCU; How does immersion impact our students?; Faculty and staff immersions at Santa Clara; Impact of immersion trips on the local community; Teaching immersion in the developing world; Belonging to each other; Crossing the tracks; Beyond the material; 48 hours; Fostering collaboration with Central America in sustainable development

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  explore, Fall 2005, Vol. 8, no. 1: Philanthropy

  Ignatian Center for Jesuit Education

  Contents: Philanthropy highlights the power of personal stories; A history of the Bannan family philanthropy; The virtue of generosity; Government spending can be a measure of generosity; Human sympathy can create social justice; Personal stories of Philanthropy; In Memoriam: William Spohn; Poem by James Torrens, S.J.

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  explore, Spring 2005, Vol. 8, no. 2: Interreligious dialogue

  Ignatian Center for Jesuit Education

  Contents: Surrender to God; On Being a Familiar Stranger; Religious Harmony; Boundless Practice; Building a Contemplative Community; Interreligious Encounter; Bannan Grant Report: A Dialogue of Faith; Coming Events; Next Issue; Santa Clara Lecture

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  explore, Fall 2004, Vol. 8, no. 1: Community-based learning

  Ignatian Center for Jesuit Education

  Contents: Educating for Solidarity; Seeing Other's Strengths; Measuring Success; Modeling Success; Making Meaning; Unforgettable Journey; Opening My Eyes; Finding a Purpose; Hearing the Call; Changed by Children's Hands; Postscript by Gerdenio œSonny Manuel, S.J.; Arrupe Scholar; About the Arrupe Center; Coming Events; Next Issue

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  explore, Spring 2004, Vol. 7, no. 2: Balancing work and family

  Ignatian Center for Jesuit Education

  Contents: Work-Family Balance: Problems and Prospects; My Juggling Act; A Delicate Balance; What Is a Life Well Led?; The Decline of Community and Growth of Hidden Work; Grading on the Curve; Bannan Grant Report: œBarred From Life; Coming Events; Next Issue

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  explore, Fall 2003, Vol. 7, no. 1: War

  Ignatian Center for Jesuit Education

  Contents: Letter from the Director; Preemptive War: The legal and moral implications of the Bush and Rumsfeld doctrines; Civil Liberties in the U.S.: Why they matter in a post-9/11 world; The Consequences of War: Iraq, a case study; A Dialog: War and Peace in the 21st Century; Ethics and War in Comparative Religious Perspective; Middle East Anthropology and the Preemptive Strike”One American's painful journey; Bannan Grant Report: Clergy Sexual Abuse and the Catholic Church: What do we know and where do we need to go?; Coming Events; Santa Clara Lecture; Bannan Center ; Next Issue

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  explore, Spring 2003, Vol. 6, no. 2: Vocation

  Ignatian Center for Jesuit Education

  Contents: Letter from the Director; Discovering the Path: Santa Clara's New Initiative on Vocation; Is Engineering My Vocation?; Vocation as Occupation, Inclination, and Parental Influence; Confessions; Vocation of Presence; An Ignatian Faculty Forum; Bannan Grant Report: Entering Personal and Global Converations: Linked Classes in Xavier RLC 32; Justice Conference Report ; Globalization Conference Report; Coming Events; Santa Clara Lecture; Western Conversations; Next Issue