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Liberal Arts Education in the Jesuit Tradition | A Wise Investment and a Rewarding Life

The C21 Center hosted a conversation on the value and impact of Jesuit, Catholic liberal arts education with authors from the newest issue of C21 Resources magazine, "Liberal Arts Education: Its Value and Impact."

Speakers: John L. Mahoney - Retired Vice Provost of Enrollment Management and Director of Admissions, Boston College

Thomas Wesner - Professor of the Practice, Carroll School of Management, Boston College

The Jesuit, Catholic liberal arts educational model is more important than ever, given contemporary challenges. This magazine explores the mission and the role of colleges/universities in accompanying students as they discern who they will become.

Date of event: October 3, 2024

The painting Tom Wesner references during his talk is entitled The Church: The Educator of Mankind painted by Jesuit artist Br. Francis J. Schroen. The below photo of the painting was taken by Lee Pelligrini:

Explore this issue at: https://bc.edu/c21jesuithighered

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How to BE...Attentive, Reflective, & Loving: Advice from a Recent BC Grad

The C21 Center hosted a conversation on the impact and value of Jesuit, Catholic liberal arts education with guest editor of the new C21 Resources magazine, Elizabeth Shlala, associate dean and professor of the practice in the University Core Curriculum - AND - recent BC grad, and featured article contributor, Kyle Sutton '24. Kyle shared insights and advice on his experiences in and formation through Jesuit education.

Date of event: September 27, 2024

Explore this issue at: https://bc.edu/c21jesuithighered

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The Course That Changed My Life | Reflecting on the Renewed Core

The C21 Center hosted a conversation with students and faculty moderated by Elizabeth Shlala, guest editor of the Fall 2024 issue of C21 Resources magazine, Professor of the Practice, and Associate Dean for the Core at Boston College.

Discover the impact that the renewed Core courses can have on life, faith, career plans, and college experience. Students shared stories & advice. Professors were there to reflect.

Panelists included:

Lauren Evans '25 - Majors: History & English, Minor: Finance

Aidan Mackey '25 - Major: Nursing

Foday Nabbie '25 - Major: Neuroscience, Minor: Applied Psychology & Human Development

Professors joining the conversation included:

Allison Adair, Professor of the Practice, English Department

Jessica Black, Associate Professor, School of Social Work

Natana DeLong-Bas, Professor of the Practice, Theology Department

Sylvia Sellers-Garcia, Professor, History Department

 

Date of event: September 17, 2024

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Liberal Arts Education: Its Value and Impact | C21 Resources Magazine Launch

The C21 Center celebrated its latest issue of C21 Resources with conversation moderated by guest editor Elizabeth Shlala, Associate Dean for the Core at Boston College.

Panelists included:

David Quigley, Provost & Dean of Faculties, Boston College

Jaime L. Waters, Associate Professor of Old Testament, Clough School of Theology and Ministry

Gregory Kalscheur, S.J., Dean, Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences, Boston College

The Jesuit, Catholic liberal arts educational model is more important than ever, given contemporary challenges. This magazine explores the mission and the role of colleges/universities in accompanying students as they discern who they will become.

Explore this issue at: https://bc.edu/c21jesuithighered

Learn more about the C21 Center and our resources here:

Website: https://www.bc.edu/bc-web/centers/church21.html

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Parish Life Today – A Good Morning Faith Feeds with Dan Cellucci

Listen to our Good Morning Faith Feeds conversation on the theme of Parish Life Today with guest speaker and C21 friend Dan Cellucci, CEO of Catholic Leadership Institute.

In this Faith Feeds, Dan shared an update on the national Catholic parish landscape, some challenges for parishes ahead, and what is working for parishes now. In addition, please feel free to explore the C21 Center's Faith Feeds Guide on Parish Life at bc.edu/faithfeeds. 

Date of Event: Friday, June 21, 2024 | Zoom

 

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Journeying in Faith Amid Polarization | Brian Robinette & Fr. Ken Himes

What is the role of the Church in the age of polarization? What resources can our Catholic faith offer to heal fierce partisanship of our times? How might the sacramental imagination and wisdom of Catholic Social Teaching transform the "us" vs. "them" mentality that holds so many in its grip?

It is tempting to feel fatalistic about the growing polarization around us, but there are good reasons for hope. This is what this latest issue of C21 Resources magazine means to inspire.

Join us for a conversation with the guest editor, Brian Robinette, Associate Professor of Theology at Boston College, and Fr. Ken Himes, O.F.M., Professor Emeritus of Theology at Boston College and one of the featured authors in this issue.

 

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From Boston to Peru – a Conversation with Sister Carlotta Gilarde, CSJ

In this episode, I was incredibly grateful to host a conversation with Sr. Carlotta Gilarde, a Sister of St. Joseph. Sr. Carlotta joined the Sisters of St. Joseph in 1954, and as we’ll learn in this episode she has since served from Boston to Peru. Enjoy!

 

Within this episode, Sr. Carlotta recounts her time tap-dancing to a song from the film Happy Feet for a Boston Children's Hospital event. Please enjoy the photos of her from the event below:

 

 

The Miracle Collectors | Joan Luise Hill and Katie Mahon

Listen in to authors, Joan Luise Hill '75 and Katie Mahon, during a special FAITH FEEDS small group conversation about their book, The Miracle Collectors, as part of our FAITH FEEDS Book Series.

Finding God in Everyday Epiphanies

Kerry Campbell, Catholic writer, musician, teacher and creator of the podcast, "Raised Catholic," shares how prayer and God whispers have led her to new opportunities to grow her faith and the faith of others. Her podcast has become a place for Catholics on the margins to feel heard and to find God in their every day.

Finding God in Poetry

Professor Emeritus Paul Mariani and Associate Professor of the Practice Allison Adair discuss poetry as a reflection of and exercise in faith. They consider how the Catholic intellectual tradition helps us understand poetry, how repetitions in religious ritual encourage revision, and how the process of composing poems can itself become a kind of prayer.

GodPods: Finding God in Art and Architecture

Boston College professors, Kerry Cronin and Brian Braman discuss finding God in art and architecture. Professor Braman delves deep into the expressive meaning and values that architecture conveys while offering insights on how the artistic qualities of sacred spaces guide us all in becoming more fully human. 

Refugees and Migrants: Paradoxes in the Age of Covid-19

On November 17, 2020, Cardinal Czerny discussed with panelists his work with Pope Francis on issues surrounding refugees and migration around the world, particularly in the age of COVID-19. What challenges are refugees and migrants currently facing? How can we help support and accompany migrants and refugees, as well as advocate for effective public and international policy on these issues so that “no one is forgotten?”

Panelists include Kristin E. Heyer, Ph.D., Professor and Director of Graduate Studies, Boston College Theology Department, Alejandro Olayo-Mendez, S.J., Assistant Professor, Boston College School of Social Work, and Marjean Perhot, Director of Refugee and Immigration Services, Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Boston.

Catholic Parishes: A Conversation about Trends, Challenges, and Grace at Work

The 32^nd issue of C21 Resources magazine focused on the national Catholic parish landscape and sharing ideas that were shaping parishes for the better. “Catholic Parishes: A Conversation about Trends Challenges, and Grace at Work” provided an opportunity for Catholic voices to offer insights. Guest panelists included; Michael Simone, S.J. (Assistant Professor at Boston College School of Theology and Ministry and guest editor), Jeanne Creegan (Faith Formation Director at Holy Family Duxbury), Bob Fanning (educator and parishioner) & Karen Kiefer (Director for the C21 Center.)

Social Justice Through Art: Inspired by Faith, Committed to Action

This conversation was recorded in partnership with the Roche Center for Catholic Education to celebrate the Angels Unawares sculpture at Boston College, during the month of November 2020. It features insights from Canadian artist Timothy Schmalz whose commissioned sculpture was originally installed in St. Peter's Square in Rome on September 29, 2019 – for 105th World Day of Refugees and Migrants. 

Finding God in Grandparents

Karen Kiefer, Director for the Church in the 21st Century Center speaks with Catherine Wiley, (Founder of the Catholic Grandparents Association), and Marilyn Henry about grandparents. Catherine and Marilyn highlight how and why grandparents are the true bearers of the faith.