Ignatian Service (SERV)

SERV 1000 - Ignatian Spirituality and Service

0 or 3 Credits

This service-learning course is designed for students who desire to explore how Ignatian Spirituality combines ‘reflection’ on theological questions with ‘action’ at under-resourced schools to help end cycles of poverty in St. Louis. Such ‘Ignatian Service’ sees spirituality as a ‘way of life’ that integrates learning with service. All background checks, service orientation, and transportation to/from approved service sites are provided by the Center for Ignatian Service. REQUIRED: students must enroll in both a SERV 1000 lecture (LEC) and any SERV 1000 service-site "internship" (INT).

Prerequisite(s): (CORE 1500^*, SLU English Placement with a minimum score of 1500, SLU Math Placement with a minimum score of 0000, or LP Spanish Placement with a minimum score of 1)

^* Concurrent enrollment allowed.

Attributes: UUC:Theology

SERV 2930 - Special Topics

1-3 Credits (Repeatable for credit)

Special Topics ini Ignitian Service.

SERV 3000 - Ignatian Leadership and Service

0 or 3 Credits

SERV 3000 is a service-learning course that explores Ignatian principles and practices that form integral leaders who work toward magis for all individuals and communities. While derived from the Spiritual Exercises, the formation of an Ignatian leader must include the integration of many diverse experiences, which can include a more formal study of leadership. Ignatian leadership embraces the notion that we are all leaders in diverse ways according to our capacities. To help discern, direct, and develop those capacities, an overarching question will guide the class: “How can Ignatian leadership help form integral leaders with the theory and the praxis to work together toward the greater good of individuals and communities by integrating the values, knowledge, and skills of their respective areas of study?” REQUIRED: enrollment in both a SERV 3000 lecture (LEC) and any SERV 3000 "internship" (INT), requiring 25 hours of service at an approved service site.

Attributes: Catholic Studies-Elective, Catholic Studies-Theology, Ignatian Service, Philosophy & Letters, Service Learning, UUC:Collaborative Inquiry, UUC:Reflection-in-Action, UUC:Self in Contemplation

SERV 4960 - Capstone: Ignatian Vocation and Service

3 Credits

The primary goal of this course is the discerned integration of your SLU education [Core + Minor(s) + Major(s)] as you prepare to “go forth” as servant-leaders called with a vocation, equipped with an education, and honed with professional skills to assist in bringing integral human development to all individuals and communities. While not required, a Spiritual Exercises retreat is strongly recommended as a pivot point that helps you discern your educational goals beyond SLU as you, “Go forth and set the world on fire.” (Offered in Spring)

Prerequisite(s): SERV 1000