Every generation of Setonians needs to reflect upon the University’s history and mission and make it their own.  Too seldom are we afforded time to consider what is most important to us as a University community.

To address these needs, the Office for Mission and Ministry and the Center for Servant Leadership has organized seminars on the history and mission of Seton Hall University.  Faculty and administrators are invited to a sustained reflection on the University's mission in light of its history and Catholic character in order to better understand the vocation of the University and our individual vocations as part of the Seton Hall community. 

Participants will discuss seminal texts and contemporary commentary on the mission of a Catholic university and the unique mission of Seton Hall University. To facilitate discussion each seminar will be limited to 14 participants. The seminar will meet seven times during a semester and will be offered each semester.  Eligible faculty will receive a $700 stipend.

Spring 2009

Topics will include:

• Seton Hall's Catholicity Statement
  
• The history of Seton Hall
• The character of Catholic higher education
• The relationship of faith and reason
• Academic freedom and the Catholic University
  
  

Please click here to see syllabus.

 

To apply for the fall or spring seminars send your name to David Foster or Linda Garofalo at csl@shu.edu or by calling the Center for Vocation and Servant Leadership at (973) 313-6042.

The seminar will meet 7 times during a semester.

Fall 2009:

• Time: Wednesday 9 – 11 a.m.
• Dates: September 23, 30, October 7, 14, 21, 28, November 4
  
• Place:  Dean's Conference Room, Main Floor - Walsh Library
  
  

Spring 2010:

• Time: Tuesday 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
• Dates: January 26, February 2, 9, 16, 23, March 2, 16
• Place: Jubilee Hall, Rm. 231
  
  

Sponsored by the Office for Mission and Ministry and the Center for Vocation and Servant Leadership.