Loyola and the Educational System of the Jesuits by Thomas Hughes
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"Loyola and the Educational System of the Jesuits" by Thomas Hughes is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the educational principles and methods developed by the Society of Jesus, primarily focusing on the life of its founder, St. Ignatius of Loyola. Through a critical analysis of the Jesuit educational system called the "Ratio Studiorum", Hughes assesses its historical development and lasting influence on pedagogical approaches." The
opening of the text establishes the author's intent to provide a detailed examination of the Jesuit educational system by combining biographical elements with historical context. It discusses the evolution of Christian education from ancient times leading up to the Reformation and reflects on the societal conditions that prompted the need for a revised educational framework represented by the Society of Jesus. Hughes highlights significant moments in the life of Ignatius of Loyola, illustrating how his experiences and insights shaped the Jesuit approach, emphasizing the importance of integrating moral and intellectual development in education. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Hughes, Thomas, 1849-1939 |
|---|---|
| Editor | Butler, Nicholas Murray, 1862-1947 |
| Title | Loyola and the Educational System of the Jesuits |
| Series Title | The Great Educators |
| Credits |
Produced by David Garcia, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 54.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | LB: Education: Theory and practice of education |
| Subject | Education -- History |
| Subject | Ignatius, of Loyola, Saint, 1491-1556 |
| Subject | Jesuits |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 46018 |
| Release Date | Jun 18, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 578 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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