Benedictine Leadership Institute Booklet

BENEDICTINE

LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE

“Unlike anything you’ll find at another institution, the Benedictine Leadership Institute will help you become the person you were created to be, a person of greatness who impacts the world.”

PROFESSOR JOE RUTTEN

JOSEPH.RUTTEN@MOUNTMARTY.EDU DIRECTOR OF BENEDICTINE LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE

Find out more about the BLI at www.mountmarty.edu/academics

LISTEN CAREFULLY...

WITH THE EAR OF YOUR HEART.

YOU HAVE AN IMPACT TO MAKE.

SAINT BENEDICT

EVER ANCIENT, EVER NEW SAINT AUGUSTINE

WHAT IS BLI?

Today more than ever, the world needs leaders; people who are ready to make tough, ethical decisions in a world that changes at lightning speed. We need problem solvers and critical thinkers who lead with both heart and mind and know what it means to make a difference in the lives of others.

The Benedictine Leadership Institute was founded by a generous gift from the Benedictine Sisters of Sacred Heart Monastery and is a cornerstone of the college experience at Mount Marty.

The Benedictine Leadership Institute is an academic and co-curricular initiative of Mount Marty focused on 1) ethical leadership, 2) curriculum integration and 3) community engagement. Academically, all students will complete the four year framework (pg. 5).

Joe Brinkman | 2019

WHAT IS BLI?

• Forms the whole person in MIND/BODY/SPIRIT • Creates PRINCIPLED AND VIRTUOUS LEADERS • Discovers a life of MEANING AND PURPOSE • Teaches you the BENEDICTINE WAY OF LIFE

“MOUNT MARTY UNIVERSITY, A PLACE THAT TRANSFORMED ME.”

EVER ANCIENT, EVER NEW SAINT AUGUSTINE

WHAT IS BLI?

Today more than ever, the world needs leaders; people who are ready to make tough, ethical decisions in a world that changes at lightning speed. We need problem solvers and critical thinkers who lead with both heart and mind and know what it means to make a difference in the lives of others.

The Benedictine Leadership Institute was founded by a generous gift from the Benedictine Sisters of Sacred Heart Monastery and is a cornerstone of the college experience at Mount Marty.

The Benedictine Leadership Institute is an academic and co-curricular initiative of Mount Marty focused on 1) ethical leadership, 2) curriculum integration and 3) community engagement. Academically, all students will complete the four year framework (pg. 5).

Joe Brinkman | 2019

WHAT IS BLI?

• Forms the whole person in MIND/BODY/SPIRIT • Creates PRINCIPLED AND VIRTUOUS LEADERS • Discovers a life of MEANING AND PURPOSE • Teaches you the BENEDICTINE WAY OF LIFE

“MOUNT MARTY UNIVERSITY, A PLACE THAT TRANSFORMED ME.”

PERFECTION IS NOT ATTAINABLE, BUT IF WE CHASE PERFECTION

WE CAN CATCH EXCELLENCE VINCE LOMBARDI

COURSE TITLE

GREAT QUESTIONS

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

Foundations of Benedictine Leadership I Freshman 3 credits

Who am I?

Great Adventure An examination retreat that examines the interior life of the mind and heart.

Foundations of Benedictine Leadership II Sophomore 3 credits

Who am I in community?

Summit Expedition An examination retreat that explores personal relationships with God and others.

Benedictine Leadership III Junior, Incorporated into major course

Who am I in professional life?

Benedictine Leadership IV Senior 1 credit

Who am I in the world?

Integrated Curriculum Students will apply the BLI principles, virtues and values to their specific major(s).

Capstone Students will share their BLI experience via a capstone project.

CURRICULUM FRAMEWORK FOR BLI

CURRICULUM & EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

LEADERSHIP RETREATS Explore life’s peaks and valleys and examine the great questions through leadership adventures at no additional cost above tuition.

PERFECTION IS NOT ATTAINABLE, BUT IF WE CHASE PERFECTION

WE CAN CATCH EXCELLENCE VINCE LOMBARDI

COURSE TITLE

GREAT QUESTIONS

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

Foundations of Benedictine Leadership I Freshman 3 credits

Who am I?

Great Adventure An examination retreat that examines the interior life of the mind and heart.

Foundations of Benedictine Leadership II Sophomore 3 credits

Who am I in community?

Summit Expedition An examination retreat that explores personal relationships with God and others.

Benedictine Leadership III Junior, Incorporated into major course

Who am I in professional life?

Benedictine Leadership IV Senior 1 credit

Who am I in the world?

Integrated Curriculum Students will apply the BLI principles, virtues and values to their specific major(s).

Capstone Students will share their BLI experience via a capstone project.

CURRICULUM FRAMEWORK FOR BLI

CURRICULUM & EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

LEADERSHIP RETREATS Explore life’s peaks and valleys and examine the great questions through leadership adventures at no additional cost above tuition.

FOR I KNOW THE PLANS I HAVE FOR YOU,...

PLANS TO GIVE YOU HOPE AND A FUTURE.

PRINCIPLED AND VIRTUOUS

FORMING LEADERS PERSONALLY AND PROFESSIONALLY

PRINCIPLES

VIRTUES

CORE VALUES

Dignity Common Good Solidarity Subsidiarity

Wisdom Justice Courage Self-Control

Awareness of God Community Hospitality Lifelong Learning

SOURCES OF BLI

JEREMIAH 29:11

FOR I KNOW THE PLANS I HAVE FOR YOU,...

PLANS TO GIVE YOU HOPE AND A FUTURE.

PRINCIPLED AND VIRTUOUS

FORMING LEADERS PERSONALLY AND PROFESSIONALLY

PRINCIPLES

VIRTUES

CORE VALUES

Dignity Common Good Solidarity Subsidiarity

Wisdom Justice Courage Self-Control

Awareness of God Community Hospitality Lifelong Learning

SOURCES OF BLI

JEREMIAH 29:11

BENEDICTINE

LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE

“Unlike anything you’ll find at another institution, the Benedictine Leadership Institute will help you become the person you were created to be, a person of greatness who impacts the world.”

PROFESSOR JOE RUTTEN

JOSEPH.RUTTEN@MOUNTMARTY.EDU DIRECTOR OF BENEDICTINE LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE

Find out more about the BLI at www.mountmarty.edu/academics

LISTEN CAREFULLY...

WITH THE EAR OF YOUR HEART.

YOU HAVE AN IMPACT TO MAKE.

SAINT BENEDICT