Program Overview

Program Overview

The Certificate in Jesuit Studies offers a unique opportunity for participants to critically examine the intellectual and spiritual foundations of the Society of Jesus. The program combines experiential learning and pilgrimage, providing informed, scholarly direction and opportunities for personal reflection.

Course Details

• The program includes a 12-day, guided immersion travel through Spain and Italy.
• The three-credit, academic immersion course examines the historical and spiritual contexts for the foundation of the Society of Jesus.
• Online readings and discussions occur in the weeks before the participants meet in Spain to trace the footsteps of the early Jesuits.
• Daily readings, group presentations, and regular seminars foster thoughtful and informed reflections on the historical and spiritual importance of each day's theme.

Course Particulars

• Those enrolled in the immersion course must pay a $2,500 deposit.
• The Institute provides a subsidy to cover much of the travel expenses for time spent together in Europe (all accommodations, bus transportation, the flight from Barcelona to Rome, and most meals).
• Any participant withdrawing from the course after submitting a deposit will forfeit their deposit and may be required to reimburse the subsidized amount.
• Those enrolled in the immersion course are also responsible for the three (3) credits of tuition.
• Tuition costs are set each year by the Trustees of Boston College and are subject to yearly increases.
• During the travels in Europe, all rooms are double occupancy.
• In addition to the deposit and tuition, participants are responsible for arranging their own travel to Madrid and their return flight home from Rome.

Instructors

• Casey Beaumier, S.J., Haub Vice President, University Mission and Ministry
• Matthew Schweitzer, Associate Vice President, University Mission and Ministry
• Cristiano Casalini, Ph.D., Academic Director, Institute for Advanced Jesuit Studies
• Emanuele Colombo, Ph.D., Research Scholar, Institute for Advanced Jesuit Studies

Testimonial

"Having walked into and through the spaces of Ignatius's life, my feet ached, a lot--and my heart sung. Sharing those sacred spaces with Jesuit educators has continued to breathe new life into my vocation and into my sense of place in this beautiful faith community and tradition we share." - Susan Cook, Certificate alumna, English teacher, St. Joseph's Preparatory School (Philadelphia)

Program Schedule

• Summer 2026: Online from June 4–13, 2026, and Immersion from June 14–26, 2026.