Cardoner: A path to unfold the Mission Jorge H. Peláez S.J. President of Pontificia Universidad Javeriana Bogotá, Colombia

Introduction The significance of this conversation: Sharing experiences on how to communicate the Mission Cardoner Training Course: from May founding criteria to the project: – Methodology – Language – Anthropological Content – Experiential Approach

On the Methodology To present the Mission, its principles and values, not as an imposition, but as an invitation Critical spirit from the University community: discussion of ideas and refusal of fundamentalisms.

On the Language Purposeful Inspirational Respectful in terms of diversity Inclusive

On the Anthropological Content (1) Our main contribution to society: Transcendent Anthropology Its core reference is the human being: integral, inviolable dignity, fundamental rights The pillars of social cohabitation: justice, tolerance, equity, participation, common good

On the Anthropological Content(2) Ultimate foundation of our anthropology: Jesus Christ The values we propose are open and can be shared by others How is it that we present spirituality? Wide range of opportunities for inner growth

On the Experiential Approach Lectures by themselves, do not transform It creatively combines conferences, workshops, personal reflection, coaching It enhances vital experiences that allow embracing our principles and values

Course Architecture Why the name?: For enhancing a new vision in those taking the course, of their role in the University Attendees: Professors and administrative staff who hold managerial responsibilities Components: 5 axes – 18 weeks – 117 working hours (87 presential hours + 30 virtual hours with a tutor)

Axe # 1: Inspiration The roots of the Society of Jesus: The conversion process of Ignacio, Spiritual Exercises, Constitutions Documents on the pedagogical thinking of the Society

Axe # 2: University Culture The history of Javeriana: – Colonial age: – Current times: from 1930 Main corporate documents Educational Project Understanding «Holistic education»

Axe # 3: Institutional Culture Features connected to the administrative culture of the University Personal and collegial governmental authorities Mission values must be expressed within the managerial model

Axe # 4: Personal Dimension Expected integration between the personal life project and the educational project 2 aspects moving towards the same target

Axe # 5: Social Projection The University facing the country and its regions What the Mission of the University expresses What is expected from teaching, research and other academic activities as a service delivered to the development of the country

Methodology: 5 formative strategies Magisterial sessions: 4 meetings. Three days long each. Meetings for interest groups: 4 meetings during the semester Tutored virtual sessions: virtual forums of 20 attendees each Participation in the apostolic works of the Society Coaching offered by experienced Jesuits and laymen

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