Loyola College chartered in Baltimore (1852)

Loyola College in Maryland was established in Baltimore in 1852 by John Early and eight other Jesuits. It was the first US college named for St. Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of the Society of Jesus. The institution operates within the Jesuit tradition, emphasizing the greater glory of God and the education of the whole person.

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Background. Loyola University Maryland is a private Jesuit university located in Baltimore, Maryland. The institution traces its origins to the founding of Loyola College in Maryland in 1852. It is recognized as the ninth-oldest Jesuit college in the United States among the nation's 27 Jesuit colleges and universities. The college was the first in the United States to bear the name of St. Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of the Society of Jesus.

Founders. The college was established by John Early and eight other members of the Society of Jesus. These founders operated according to the Jesuit mandate Ad maiorem Dei gloriam, directing their ends toward the greater glory of God. This philosophy reminds students that their education is meant to be applied toward the betterment of humanity and God's worship.

Curriculum. The institution's focus on cura personalis, or the whole person's education, functions to attain the end of the greater glory of God. In keeping with this principle, undergraduates must complete a core curriculum including courses in English, philosophy, theology, ethics, history, fine arts, foreign language, mathematics, natural science, and social sciences.

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