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the ikon difference
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How IKON works
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St. John Henry Newman
"I wish [for students] to be at once oracles of philosophy and shrines of devotion… It will not satisfy me, if religion is here, and science there, and young people converse with science all day, and lodge with religion in the evening... I want the same roof to contain both the intellectual and moral discipline."
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WHAT STUDENTS ARE SAYING
“I look forward to the IKON discussions every week as my favorite class! I always leave the class feeling challenged to see my other course work and faith in a new way that brings me closer to Christ!” - Laughlin Grace
“IKON is one of the highlights of my week. It allows me to dive deeper into my faith and helps me to connect what we learn in class to my everyday life on campus. Without it, I would simply be taking advantage of the information taught in my classes rather than allowing my mind to wonder and make connections between my education and faith. It has been a grounding experience to be able to discus life, knowledge, and faith with a group of fellow Catholics on my campus and I would love to continue strengthening and growing the IKON community.” - Brooke Santagato
“I did not plan for my senior year to end this abruptly and did not expect to say my goodbyes so suddenly; however, IKON going virtual gives me peace during this time as I know that my intellectual life does not have to take a pause. I can stay connected and deepen my faith with classmates and professors despite the circumstances.” - Chesna Climaco
"IKON is helping us to put on the mind of Christ. I’m excited to see how that will be achieved, especially during challenging times." - Neil Blanchard, FOCUS Missionary
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on Integral knowing
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A vision for IKOn
- IKON Institutes seek partnerships with universities to provide interdisciplinary, accredited courses.
- These courses are taught by professors trained in integral knowledge by the Newman Idea.
- Catholic students (or those interested) can take the classes to help them integrate their faith in a variety of contexts.
- IKON courses begin with the students’ faith, integrates these together with the varieties of knowledge found at a university.
- Through grace students will begin to see expansive horizons far and beyond a typical course.
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IKON in action
The Newman Idea launched our inaugural IKON Institute at Tulane University in New Orleans.
In the Fall of 2019 seven Tulane students enrolled in our first course: Going Global. The students loved the course and were thrilled at the progress they made in integrating their faith and their learning.
All seven of those original students returned and were joined by seven others for our Spring course: Wonder, Knowing, Being. Students have been engaged and excited to practice thinking with wonder and understanding the challenges materialism raises for Christian belief.
To the right, students and professors exercise wonder(ful) thinking to integrate their Catholic convictions with the assumptions of their majors.
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IKON Tulane
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Where is IKON?
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The University of Holy Cross
New Orleans, Louisiana
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Tulane University
New Orleans, Louisiana
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University of New Orleans
New Orleans, Louisiana
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IKON Classes - The Core 4
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IKON 101
Going Global: Christian Culture in the WorldThis course explores the impact of Christian culture in the world – beginning with themes from scripture and the Church’s encounters with ancient societies and civilizations to the present.
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IKON 110
Wonder - Knowing - BeingAlong with critical thinking, students appreciate wonder and the ability to practice “wonderful thinking”. Viewing the world as a whole in relation to particular circumstances, times, etc., students will acquire a knowledge of first principles.
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IKON 201
The Harmony of the SciencesStudents come to appreciate the historical and contemporary relations between human and natural sciences as well as humanities and professions in harmony with Catholic-Christian truth.
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IKON 210
Work and HolinessThis course examines the intersection of business, leading, following, and the life of grace. Students will see how to work in the world while striving for Christian holiness.
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IKON 301
Christian Relationships: Law-Liberty-LoveA look at the development of sociology and psychology to the present, evaluated through perspective of Christian scriptural, philosophical, moral, and social traditions.
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IKON 350
Faith Forming the BeautifulChristian faith in history inspires building great things – from cathedrals to cures, St. Ephraim’s hymns to St. Teresa’s Interior Castle, the Pieta to gospel choirs in New Orleans.
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IKON 400
IKON Seminar: Being Spiritual and ReligiousAsking what spirituality and religion means, having space to discern a religious vocation, or a vibrant spiritual and religious life in marriage, being single, and in communion with others.
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