IQS Celebrates the "Introduction to the Identity and Mission of Jesuit Universities – Year 0" Training Session

The IQS Department of Ethics and Christian Thought successfully organized the “Introduction to the Identity and Mission of Jesuit Universities – Year 0” training session on 26 October. During the event, participants had the opportunity to explore the identity and values promoted by Jesuit universities, as well as delve into the origin of the Society of Jesus, founded by Saint Ignatius of Loyola.

The IQS Department of Ethics and Christian Thought successfully organized the "Introduction to the Identity and Mission of Jesuit Universities – Year 0" training session on 26 October. During the event, participants had the opportunity to explore the identity and values promoted by Jesuit universities, as well as delve into the origin of the Society of Jesus, founded by Saint Ignatius of Loyola.

The event began at the IQS campus with a discussion panel hosted by the president of the IQS Board of Trustees, Fr. Enric Puig, SJ. Afterwards, it continued at the International Centre for Ignatian Spirituality located in Manresa. The session was led by Dr Oriol Quintana, IQS Dean of Identity and Mission, under the title "Working at a university." The programme also included a guided tour of the mosaics in the Cave of Saint Ignatius Sanctuary, which the participants greatly appreciated.

Upon returning from the session, Dr Llorenç Puig, SJ, also a member of the IQS Department of Ethics and Christian Thought, gave a presentation entitled "Why the university?". Finally, the event closed with a group work and sharing session.

The members of the Department of Ethics and Christian Thought are pleased to have successfully organized this training session, which provided the participants with valuable perspectives and knowledge on the Jesuit environment where they engage in their professional work.