How Did The Jesuits Contribute To The Renaissance

The Renaissance was a time period that explored classical values from the 14th to the 17th centuries. Along with the “rebirth” of science, literature and art, there was also a rebirth in religion and the way the Catholic and Christian faiths were branching off. During the later years of the Renaissance, a Spaniard who went by the name of Ignatius of Loyola, had formed a group of men who would call themselves Jesuits and be sent across Europe to create colleges. The Jesuits, or Society of Jesus were especially significant during the Renaissance because of their establishment of schools and their reach for a spiritual relationship with God. Education and spirituality were highly valued during this time period and were considered humanistic factors. Aside from their vast contributions to society, they focused on morals and the importance of their leadership on a global scale.
“Who lays down the law as to what Roman Catholics must believe and what sort of morals they must practice? (Martin 14).” Part of why the Jesuits are taken into account as far as their role in the Renaissance is because of the morals that they practiced. Great Renaissance men know of the ethic and politic that go into becoming someone honored in …show more content…
By the end of Loyola's life Jesuits were in Japan, Brazil, Ethiopia, and the vast majority of Europe (Logos Bible). So back then, also today, this society exists in over a hundred countries. From my own analysis, I have come to terms that being a powerful leader was important to many during this time period. The Jesuits main goal wasn’t actually to be a powerful force (because they already were prior) but almost subconsciously, they had become one of the most well respected churches in all of Europe. Machiavelli stressed how important it is to be a great leader as well as gave specific directions to how a leader must rule his country: with the centralization of fear over