Seattle U. International Symposium and Teacher's Workshop

Seattle University is proud to announce an international symposium and teacher’s workshop dedicated to exploring new scholarship and teaching strategies on the theme of "The Jesuits in World History.” On Friday, January 31st, scholars from England, Canada and the United States will explore emerging scholarship on the critical role that the Jesuits played in shaping world history. The Society of Jesus was, as one historian has noted, “The most important organization in the early modern world.” Their travels and writings defined cross-cultural encounters and dialogues across the globe. Sessions will be designed to allow for significant discussion. This event is free and open to all.

On February 1st there will be a half-day (9 am -12 noon) teachers’ workshop focusing on innovative ways to integrate key resources in Jesuit history into world history classes. Sessions will focus on a prize-winning classroom exercise exploring the Jesuits in China, a critical look at world history films dealing with the Jesuits and primary source materials on Jesuit travelers. There will be resources provided for each session and plenty of time for discussion and teaching strategy. The workshop is open to both high school and college-level world history teachers. There is no fee for the workshop, but an un-hosted lunch will follow the completion of the workshop during which educators are encouraged to continue their discussion of the sessions. High school teachers will receive continuing education/clock hours for their participation. Space will be limited to insure that interactive sessions can be appropriately managed. RSVP to Thorne Clayton-Falls at claytont@seattleu.edu.

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Laura Paskin
Director of Marketing and Communications
College of Arts and Sciences
Seattle University
Tel: 206-296-2814