1. Introduction ~ In its mission statement, web pages, admission brochures, and in a great many other ways Boston College identifies itself as a Catholic and Jesuit university. Many in the BC community—alumni, students, their parents, faculty and administrative staff—will have very clear ideas about what these two terms "Catholic" and "Jesuit" mean.
Not surprisingly, though, given the changing world we live in and the diverse backgrounds we come from, these ideas might vary considerably from person to person.
And many who come to Boston College as students or new faculty and staff members will have only a hazy idea of what these terms mean and will find themselves for the first time reflecting on their significance, especially in a university setting.
Many in the BC community have asked for help in finding information that will answer their questions about the university's distinctive identity. Gathered here are some resources for this quest ...more
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Please join the conversation about mission by e-mailing feedback or further resources to us at mission@bc.edu. |
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This web site would not have come into existence without the research assistance of David Appleyard, F. Dominic Longo, and Angelique Ruhi; the programming wizardry of Jeremy Zipple; and the design, editorial and organizational talents of Ryan Fitzpatrick who brought it all together. |
