Major
Communication
Anticipated Graduation Year
2026
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Open Access
Abstract
This study investigates how college students' experiences at Loyola University Chicago shape their religious and spiritual development. Twenty second-year and above students participated, sharing their perspectives on campus life and spirituality through an anonymized questionnaire. Findings reveal a diverse religious landscape, with Roman Catholicism predominant. Despite secular influences, participants value spirituality. It is evident that students craft personalized spiritual paths, drawing from diverse influences, including Ignatian spirituality, fostering a dynamic evolution of religious beliefs on campus.
Faculty Mentors & Instructors
Fr. Patrick Gilger, SJ
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Jesuit Education’s Impact on Student’s Spirituality
This study investigates how college students' experiences at Loyola University Chicago shape their religious and spiritual development. Twenty second-year and above students participated, sharing their perspectives on campus life and spirituality through an anonymized questionnaire. Findings reveal a diverse religious landscape, with Roman Catholicism predominant. Despite secular influences, participants value spirituality. It is evident that students craft personalized spiritual paths, drawing from diverse influences, including Ignatian spirituality, fostering a dynamic evolution of religious beliefs on campus.