Hermeneutics of Jesuit Leadership in Higher Education

<p>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 <em>The Hermeneutics of Jesuit Leadership</em> 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.</p>