St. Ignatius was born in 1491 in the Spanish city of Loyola.
He received a formal education in Latin and Greek
and finished his studies in Paris.
Department of Languages
Mission Statement
Our mission is to develop the students’ ability in the areas of reading, writing, listening, and speaking in the target languages so that they may acquire knowledge of those cultures.
We strive to develop in each student the grad-at-grad characteristics. The study of language and culture of other peoples will provide the student with the opportunity to see the world through different eyes, thus making him open to growth and loving in his understanding of others and of new situations. The study of language is intellectually challenging. Indeed, learning another language requires the highest level of analytical skills and consequently will make the student more intellectually competent. Furthermore, a knowledge of and appreciation for other cultures will lead the student to a commitment to seek justice for all of God’s people. Finally, the religious beliefs and traditions of other cultures enable the student to see and understand more clearly the beliefs and traditions of his own faith. We hope to develop young men with the knowledge, intellectual acuity, self-discipline, and heart to change the world.