Is the Augustinian tradition more conservative or liberal? How does it compare to the Jesuits?
I went to a Jesuit high school and I love the Jesuit tradition. I really love the emphasis on social justice here - fair trade coffee, extra food gets donated, tons of service opportunities, etc. I love being here. There’s a center for peace and justice, and it’s whole role on campus is to encourage social justice through classes, clubs, etc. I’d highly recommend if you enjoy the Jesuits
@epace2 Is Villanova Jesuit? I thought it was Augustinian.
Villanova is not Jesuit.
Ok. So @epace2 What are you recommending? You say “here”… are you a student at Nova? Can you speak to the difference in Jesuit and Augustinian from your experience?
Both are rigorous academics. The Augustinians are a much smaller order, represented among US colleges only at Villanova and Merrimack.
Yes I am a student at Villanova, sorry, I forgot to mention that.
@epace2 can you address how the Augustinians are different from the Jesuits? Specifically, I’m wondering if they are as liberal as the Jesuits. Thanks.