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Scranton is a private Catholic and Jesuit institution that delivers a transformative education, grounded in the liberal arts.

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At The University of Scranton, our rigorous, in-depth education provides the field-specific knowledge and competencies needed for professional success.

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At The University of Scranton, our rigorous, in-depth education provides the field-specific knowledge and competencies needed for professional success.

Become a Royal! Scranton offers the perfect combination of academic environment, social experience, and personal support our students need to build successful lives and careers.

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Student Life is vibrant and varied, from ministries-based programs and leadership initiatives to student-run activities, clubs and organizations.

With more than 51,000 Scranton graduates out there, connecting with fellow alumni couldn't be easier, and we're here to help!

Civic Engagement and the Ignatian Tradition

The Ignatian Tradition and Civic Engagement
There is a great deal of congruence between the Ignatian tradition, particularly its emphasis on social justice and growth through discernment and reflection, and civic engagement. Below is a link to some of the foundational social justice documents of the Catholic Church as well as key addresses by former Superior Generals of the Society of Jesus explaining the links between the social justice and academic aspects of Jesuit higher education.
o    Key documents on Catholic Social Teaching
o    Father Pedro Arrupe, S.J.: Men and Women for Others
o    Father Peter-Hans Kolvenbach, S.J.: The Service of Faith and the Promotion of Justice in American Jesuit Higher Education

Civic Engagement and the Ignatian Tradition

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