Catholic Heritage Resources

As a Jesuit Catholic university, Seattle University draws upon the rich heritage of the Catholic Intellectual Tradition and Catholic Social Teaching.

Jesuit universities and the Society of Jesus have their home and find their inspiration in the Catholic Church.  This Catholic heritage, extending as it does for over two thousand years, provides a deep foundation for the exploration of the dynamic between faith and reason which is at the core of the mission of a Catholic university such as Seattle University. 

There is much to discover and learn in this rich faith tradition, which includes a long and extensive commitment to higher education.