The Hermeneutics of Jesuit Leadership in Higher Education

Download or read book The Hermeneutics of Jesuit Leadership in Higher Education written by Maduabuchi Muoneme, S.J. and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-03-31 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With a focus on seven Jesuit university leaders emeriti and the late University of Notre Dame President Father Theodore Hesburgh, this book offers a critical analysis of the common values, philosophies, and leadership practices of Jesuit-Catholic university presidents within the broader higher education context. Looking at the impact of these leaders’ spirituality on their leadership styles, The Hermeneutics of Jesuit Leadership illuminates the influence of their common perspectives and leadership styles on university policy and culture. Offering a clear framework for Jesuit-Catholic organizational culture in higher education, the author explores the key lessons and practices that can be derived from the presidents’ similar leadership ideals and qualities.