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Loyola and the educational system of the Jesuits

Loyola and the educational system of the Jesuits

Hughes, Thomas

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Biographies GeneralGeneral EducationGeneral World History

ISBN10: 9353608597
ISBN13: 9789353608590
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Apr 15 2019
Pages: 316
Weight: 0.89
Height: 0.71 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
How did a small religious order build the most influential schools in Renaissance Europe and beyond? In Loyola and the Educational System of the Jesuits, Thomas Hughes traces the rise of Jesuit colleges from the first experiments of Ignatius of Loyola to a disciplined network shaped by the Ratio Studiorum. Its influence still shapes classrooms. Drawing on the wider Society of Jesus history and the context of the Counter-Reformation, Hughes offers a clear, narrative study of how Catholic teaching methods evolved into a rigorous Jesuit schools curriculum that reshaped minds, morals, and empires. Both a classic Catholic education study and an accessible Catholic education history book, this volume illuminates the history of Jesuit education as part of the larger story of Renaissance Catholic education in Europe. Hughes examines the ideals behind Ignatius of Loyola education, the organisation of colleges, and the daily rhythms of teaching, discipline, and pastoral care, making the work a valuable reference for religious educators as well as an authoritative academic resource for historians of culture, religion, and schooling. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. Ideal for those interested in Catholic teaching methods history, the intellectual strategies of Counter-Reformation Jesuit schools, or the enduring legacy of Ratio Studiorum Jesuit education, it speaks both to curious general readers and to classic-literature enthusiasts seeking a cultural treasure for their shelves.

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