The Hermeneutics of Jesuit Leadership in Higher Education

With a focus on seven Jesuit university presidents emereti—particularly on the late University of Notre Dame President Father Theodore Hesburgh—this book offers a critical analysis of the common values, philosophies, and leadership practices of Jesuit university presidents within the broader higher education context. Looking at the impact of these leaders‘ spirituality on their leadership styles, this book illuminates the influence of their common perspectives and leadership styles on university policy and culture.