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Core Values of the Institution

Loyola Academy, Alwal is a Catholic and Jesuit Educational Institution for Higher Education

in Telangana, India that enjoys a distinguished heritage and Jesuit Tradition. Loyola

Academy is grounded in a 450-year-old educational tradition inspired by St. Ignatius of

Loyola, the founder of the Society of Jesus. Today, as a consequence of this long tradition,

we can identify a number values that inspirit our institution. At the core of this tradition are

certain transcendent intuitional values that are:

Ignatian Pedagogical Paradigm (IPP)

Loyola Academy applies Ignatian Pedagogical Paradigm (IPP), i.e., Learning through

Context, Experience, Reflection, Action and Evaluation. The paradigm reminds

faculty to build a reflective practice where students attempt to make meaning of their

learning and then move into action on what they have learned and evaluate the

success of the action to change their lives, by developing students' knowledge as well

as skills, guiding them to grow in wisdom and harmony, nurturing in them a deep

sense of right values, directing them in fostering healthy relationships, celebrating

with the diverse forms of faiths and culture, thus enabling them to develop as Holistic

individuals.

Pursuit of Academic Excellence

Academic excellence describes the great importance that Jesuits have placed on the

mind as a means for uncovering truth and discovering meaning. Loyola Academy’s

emphasis on academic excellence is reflected in the careful selection of faculty and

students, the quality of teaching and the importance of research on campus, and it has

led to our recognition as one of the top three colleges in the City.

AMDG

Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam Inque Hominum Salutem" (For the Greater Glory of God

and the Salvation of Humanity) is the motto of the Society of Jesus and of the college.

It means any work that is not evil, even one that would normally be considered

inconsequential to spiritual life, can be spiritually meritorious if it is performed in

order to give glory to God.

Magis

Magis is a Latin word that means "more" or "greater". Magis refers to the philosophy

of doing more for Christ, and therefore doing more for others. Magis is the value of

striving for the better, striving for excellence. Loyola Academy believes in Magis-

driven leadership. A Magis-driven leader is not content to go through the motions or

settle for the status quo but is restlessly inclined to look for something more,

something greater.

Cura Personalis

Cura Personalis translates as “Care of the Person”. Cura Personalis suggests

individualized attention to the needs of the other, distinct respect for his or her unique

circumstances and concerns, and an appropriate appreciation for his or her particular

gifts and insights.

Good Samaritanism

The parable of the Good Samaritan is a parable told by Jesus in the Gospel of Luke. It

is about a traveller who is stripped of clothing, beaten, and left half dead alongside the

road. First a priest and then a Levite comes by, but both avoid the man. Finally, a

Samaritan passing by helps the injured man, despite the fact that Samaritans and Jews

despised each other. Loyola Academy, through its various extension and social

outreach programmes aims at moulding a Good Samaritan in all its students.

Interreligious Understanding & Community in Diversity

Reflecting themes from the Second Vatican Council, the 34th General Congregation

of the Society of Jesus made a significant commitment to ecumenical and

interreligious engagement and understanding. As Loyola Academy comprises a wide

variety of religious traditions, the Interfaith Forum and the Campus Ministry of the

college supports Roman Catholic, Protestant, Orthodox Christian, Hindu, Muslim,

Sikh, Jain and Buddhist student groups.

Contemplation in Action

St. Ignatius believed that prayer and reflectivity should so guide our choices and

actions that our activity itself becomes a way of entering into union with and praising

God. Contemplation is a critical dimension of the spiritual life and it is reflected in

Loyola Academy’s commitment to daily prayer, Eucharistic worship and retreats.

Analogously, in the academic life, Loyola Academy believes that a spirit of

reflectivity is a critical aspect of intellectual inquiry.

Sustainable Development

Sustainable development can be classified as development that meets the needs of the

present without compromising the ability of future generations. Loyola Academy

views "the term 'sustainability' as humanity's target goal of human-ecosystem

equilibrium (homeostasis).

Forming Whole Persons of Solidarity for the Real World: Unity of Heart,

Mind and Soul

God created our mind, heart and soul to exist in cohesion with one another.

Developing the whole person and integrating all aspects of our lives into an

unwavering expression of character and heart is central to Jesuit pursuit. Therefore,

Loyola Academy places emphasis on developing the whole person and integrating all

aspects of their lives. The result of this kind of a unison is a whole person of solidarity

for the real world.

Women and Men for and With Others

Being engaged in community is a core value of the Jesuit tradition urging that all men

and women should share gifts generously, pursue justice, and show concern for the

poor and marginalized. Loyola Academy believes all people all have a responsibility

to make the world a better place for one another and a responsibility to care for one

another’s humanity by helping it flourish. Loyola Academy uses this value to broaden

students’ understanding of cultural and global differences and increase civic

engagement.

Forming & Educating Agents of Change

The Jesuit tradition believes in teaching behaviours that reflect critical thought and

responsible action on moral and ethical issues. Instead of shying away from using

intellect or growing in their understanding, they apply critical thought to every

pursuit, as it works together to illuminate a perspective of the world and culture

around them. Loyola Academy achieves this end by teaching behaviours that reflect

critical thought and responsible action on moral and ethical issues.