HUMT-1330 : Discern & Community Engagement

Humanities | College of Arts and Sciences | UG

  • LSAP Goal 2 Response to the Cry of the Poor
  • LSAP Goal 3 Ecological Economics
  • LSAP Goal 6 Ecological Spirituality
  • LSAP Goal 7 Community Resilience and Empowerment
  • 10 Reduced Inequalities
  • 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
  • 16 Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions

About this Course

This course Introductionduces students to the theory and practice of Ignatian discernment and of community engagement. Through 18 hours of involvement with a community partner, students will analyze models of community engagement and the ways the community partner addresses a social issue. This course is the third in a series and will provide an opportunity to apply concepts from previous courses including (a) power and privilege in community engagement and (b) examples of social justice within community partnerships. Through reflective assignments, students will practice discernment to increase awareness of their social position, skills and vocational aspirations.