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Established in post-Revolutionary France by Saint Madeleine Sophie Barat, the purpose of the Society was to \u201cmake known the love of God revealed in the Heart of Christ\u201d (hence the motto, \u201cCor unum et anima una in Corde Jesu\u201d \u2013 One Heart and One Mind in the Heart of Jesus.)<\/p>\n
Education has always had a special place in the mission of the Society. Saint Madeleine believed that, \u201cPresent day society will be saved by education; other means are almost useless.\u201d And, the Society would help restore Christian life in France by educating young women in both the rich and poor economic classes.<\/p>\n
Saint Madeleine emphasized two abiding goals:<\/p>\n
In addition, unique to the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (RSCJ) was the vow of education, which went beyond the typical three vows of poverty, chastity and obedience taken by most religious orders. The fourth vow of education did not simply refer to teaching, it implored each individual to have the \u201cheart of an educator\u201d in order to draw from every person their God-given gifts and talents, so that, \u201cThey may discover the significance of their lives, devote themselves to others and help transform the world.\u201d<\/p>\n
Stressing that \u201cThe main goal of education is not the mere imparting of knowledge, but the development of the individual,\u201d Saint Madeleine established an educational philosophy that continues to drive Maryville\u2019s mission and vision.<\/p>\n
Maryville University is a nationally recognized leader in \u201cpersonalized learning,\u201d with a dynamic pedagogy, nurturing life coaching program and other innovations that help each student discover and develop the strengths that make them unique. Maryville is committed to student-centered learning combined with practical skills that create well-rounded graduates ready for the workplace as well as the world. Our graduates are well prepared for lives of engagement and achievement.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n