Leading and Reflecting in Spaces of Possibility: A Conceptual Model of an Interdisciplinary Border Studies Program in a Jesuit Secondary School

• In Event: 68.038 - Curriculum Innovation, Religious Programs, and Faculty Formation in Catholic Schools

Abstract

Immigration is a complex issue. Individuals leave their home countries for different reasons. Some face political and religious persecution while others seek greater economic opportunities not available in their home country. For unaccompanied minors, the dangers are even greater as many flee from a network of violence and exploitation found in their homelands. Border Studies and Programs on Refugee and Forced Migration have emerged in institutes of higher education as a means to respond to the national realities on social and humanitarian issues that impact marginalized populations. This poster will illustrate a conceptual model of a Border Studies Program for one Catholic Jesuit secondary school and findings from interviews with students reflecting and serving on the Mexico / U.S. border.

Authors

• Jesus Rodriguez, Creighton University; Loyola High School

• Chloressa Neblina, Loyola Law School of Los Angeles