The Ignatian Educator

The Ignatian Educator will explore the modern-day landscape of Catholic education through the events, themes and spiritual lessons that defined the life of St. Ignatius Loyola—from his collision with the cannonball to his companions in Rome.

This blog will consider the nature, mission and future of Catholic education at all levels. Just as St. Ignatius was intimately involved in the world, this blog will likewise consider the cultural and sociological factors that influence today’s students.

July 2014

  • Parents as Primary Educators

    Jul 2 2014 - 11:57pm
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    Matt Emerson

    In my last post on Jennifer Senior's All Joy and No Fun: The Paradox of Modern Parenthood, I highlighted this question from Chapter 4: What is the role of parents?

    In today's world, Senior observed, parents have outsourced -- to schools, companies, and others -- many of the responsibilities they once performed exclusively. What parenting now involves...

  • First Noah, Now Moses: Ridley Scott's 'Exodus'

    Jul 1 2014 - 6:21pm
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    Matt Emerson

    Entertainment Weekly offers a preview of "Exodus: Gods and Kings," starring Christian Bale as Moses.

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