Jesuit education : its history and principles viewed in the light of modern educational problems

In this thorough study the author surveys the centuries‑old Jesuit school system, tracing its origins from the 16th‑century Ratio Studiorum to the modern curricula that still shape many institutions today. Drawing directly from the Society’s constitutions, legislative decrees, and contemporary commentaries, the work avoids second‑hand caricatures and offers a clear picture of how Jesuit pedagogy was designed to balance rigorous intellectual training with moral and spiritual formation.

The narrative places the Jesuit model in the context of current educational debates—elective versus core curricula, the place of the classics, and the relationship between secondary schools, colleges, and universities. By juxtaposing original Jesuit sources with the opinions of non‑Catholic scholars, it highlights both the unique features and the common ground shared with other renowned systems. Readers interested in the history of education or seeking insight into enduring teaching principles will find a well‑documented, balanced account that resonates with today’s reform discussions.