Heythrop College facts for kids
Heythrop College was a special college that focused on philosophy and theology. It was part of the University of London. Philosophy is about big questions like "What is truth?" or "How should we live?". Theology is the study of religious beliefs and practices.
The college first started a very long time ago, in 1614. It began in a city called Leuven in Belgium. It was founded by a group called the Society of Jesus, also known as the Jesuits. The Jesuits are a religious order within the Catholic Church.
Later, the college had to move to Stonyhurst in England. This move happened because Catholics faced difficulties and were not always treated fairly at that time.
Heythrop College offered different types of courses. Students could study for degrees in philosophy, theology, religious studies, and even psychology. In 1971, it officially became part of the University of London. The college moved again in 1993, this time to Kensington in London.
A College with a Long History
Heythrop College has a very long and interesting past. It began over 400 years ago! The college was created by the Jesuits, who are known for their focus on education.
Moving Around
Over the centuries, the college moved several times. Each move was for an important reason. It started in Belgium, then moved to England. This was often due to changing laws or challenges for Catholics.
The college found a home in different places. These moves helped it continue teaching and studying. It finally settled in London, becoming part of a big university.
What Students Could Study
Students at Heythrop College learned about many deep subjects. They explored philosophy, which helps us think about life's big questions. They also studied theology, learning about different religions and beliefs.
The college also taught religious studies and psychology. This meant students could understand how people think and what they believe. It was a place for serious learning and discussion.
Images for kids
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Heythrop Park, Oxfordshire, which gave its name to the college
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The English College in Liège, around 1649
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Maximilian I, Elector of Bavaria, a supporter of the English Jesuit schools
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Bishop François-Charles de Velbrück
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Pope Pius VII after his return from exile in 1814, when he allowed Jesuits to return
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Bernard Lonergan SJ
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Joseph A. Munitiz SJ
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The Maria Assumpta Centre (left) with the Marie Eugénie Chapel and Heythrop College (right)
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The Maria Assumpta gardens
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Keith Ward
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Polycarpus Augin Aydin
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