When I first came to Georgetown and heard about the Jesuit traditions, I didn’t realize how important this is — to understand and care for the whole person. It is a message that transcends any barrier.
Undergraduate Education
Liberal Arts in the Jesuit Tradition
The liberal arts curriculum of the College of Arts & Sciences is animated by the freedom to explore widely and the call to think deeply.
The Jesuit tradition sparks the development of personal convictions and values in a close community of scholars and learners. Students encounter a range of subjects and questions, each offering a distinctive way of approaching our world and its problems, all bound together in the search for meaning, understanding, truth, and justice. Graduates depart not only with essential knowledge and exceptional skills, but also with humane spirits, fired imaginations, and an open invitation to change the world.
The College encourages students to take time to explore and reflect through their studies, a process that will help each student become a well-rounded, balanced, and intuitive person. Your professors will challenge you to think critically and push yourself to find answers. This is the hallmark of a liberal arts education, and one that will serve you well throughout your life.
The College encourages this self-discovery and helps you to foster those sparks of inspiration into your studies.