The Society of Jesus (Latin: Societas Iesu, S.J., SJ, or SI) is a Christian male religious order that follows the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church. The members are called Jesuits and are also known colloquially as "God's Marines" and as "The Company", these being references to founder Ignatius of Loyola's military background and members' willingness to accept orders anywhere in the world and live in extreme conditions. The society is engage...
More
Read article at Wikipedia
Date founded:
- Aug 15, 1534
Founders:
Schools of this kind:
- Fordham University ,
- Creighton University ,
- Seattle University ,
- John Felice Rome Center ,
- John Carroll University ,
- Loyola Marymount University ,
- Pontifical Gregorian University ,
- Ateneo de Manila University ,
- Rockhurst University ,
- University of San Francisco
Also known as:
- Jesuits,
- Jesuit
- Scroll to:
- Literature Subject
- Organization
- Employer
- Author
- Religion
- Namesake
