Education and the Jesuit Tradition
Rockhurst University provides a distinctive context for the professional preparation of teachers. Jesuit higher education is rooted in the philosophy of the founder of the Jesuit order, Ignatius of Loyola (1491-1556), who devoted his adult life to advancing the teachings of Jesus. We prepare men and women for service to others through a comprehensive liberal education. It is only in service to others, according to the teachings of St. Ignatius, that one becomes more fully human and hence, more fully divine.

Teacher Preparation at Rockhurst
The Department of Education at Rockhurst is committed to the preparation of teachers in this tradition. Thus, our programs emphasize three interrelated themes of Jesuit education: a focus on moral reflection, teaching for social justice; and the liberal treatment of subject matter.

The themes of Jesuit education and their significance for our programs are described in the complete conceptual framework.

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