Institute for Spirituality and Social Justice

Summer Institute 2024

Empower Your Spiritual and Professional Journey with Our Online Summer Classes

The Institute for Spirituality and Social Justice (ISSJ) at Xavier University is thrilled to announce our Summer Institute 2024, tailored especially for Catholic school teachers, counselors, ministry workers, and graduate students. This summer, elevate your understanding of theology and spirituality with our online master classes, designed to fit into your summer.

More questions? Please reach out to our Co-Director, Dr. Ashley Theuring

July Course Offerings

  1. Jesuits Sacraments and Justice

    • Dates: July 8th - 19th
    • Format: Fully online with live Zoom sessions
    • Zoom Session Dates and Times: July 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, and 18 from 10am-12pm.
  2. Recovery and Growth Post Trauma

    • Dates: July 22nd - August 2nd
    • Format: Fully online with live Zoom sessions
    • Zoom Session Dates and Times: July 24, 26, 31, and August 2 from 9am-11am.

Course information flyer can be found here

Why Choose Our Summer Institute?

  • Flexibility: Fully online courses with a few weekly Zoom sessions, perfect for teachers and busy professionals.
  • Affordability: Special tuition reduction for teachers and ministers.
  • Versatility: Choose to take classes for graduate credit or as a non-credit bearing workshop
  • Professional Development: Ideal for enhancing skills and knowledge in theology, spirituality, ministry, and social justice.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Who can apply for these courses? 

Anyone! Catholic school teachers, counselors, ministry workers, and graduate students are especially encouraged  to apply.

Q: What are the costs involved? 

  • Graduate credit cost $687 per credit hour (3-credit hour course =$2,061)
  • Those working in school or non-profits pay $369 per credit hour (3-credit hour course = $1,107)
  • Non-Credit bearing workshop cost $500

Q: What is the format of the classes? 

Classes are fully online with a few scheduled Zoom sessions each week, offering a balance of flexibility, interaction, and community discernment.

Q: Can I earn graduate credits?

 Yes, these classes can be taken for graduate credit or as a non-credit workshop

Q: How do I apply? 

Ready to apply? Click here