Sabbatical men and women are guided in planning an individualized course of study and reflection. There is no required curriculum. Participants may choose to audit one to four courses a semester at Weston Jesuit, or cross-register to attend classes at any of the Boston Theological Institute schools. A Weston Jesuit sabbatical brings together an international group of men and women with a variety of life histories and ministries. A weekly colloquium on ministry and life engages the group in raising questions and addressing issues that arise from their work in the mission field.
Faculty members lead the colloquium in a relaxed and congenial setting.
Each month an informal dinner provides another opportunity to continue the dialog and cement the friendships that are an ongoing part of the sabbatical experience. Ideally, participants spend two semesters in the program. However, a one-semester sabbatical in the fall or spring is possible. All sabbatical participants are accorded full-time student status, regardless of the number of courses they audit. No one is admitted to this Continuing Education program on a part-time basis.