Academics · Theology
Our view of faith embraces all religions and spiritual practices. Students of Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Indigenous, and Eastern traditions, and of every culture and background, learn together in an inclusive, supportive community.
Faith at Holy Names
Our belief
Whatever her religion, a woman of faith lives by the rule all faiths share: love thy neighbor, and treat others as you would like to be treated. Our students embody compassion and respect, and work toward a future of love, equity, and justice.
Our heritage
Holy Names stands in the tradition of the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary, who foster the full development of each person and educate in the faith. We share their values of:
Curriculum
Each year our faculty review texts and source materials so students see themselves and their experiences reflected in what they study, including the voices of the People of the Global Majority.
7 courses · 40 credits to graduate
Social justice · Since 1868
The Sisters founded Holy Names in 1868 to give young women access to education and to improve lives through knowledge and the promotion of justice. Our motto carries that calling forward: generations of graduates have answered it by serving others and working for equity.
Twice a year
Twice a year, students work off campus with a nonprofit or alongside marginalized and disadvantaged communities. Students choose the program after learning about local challenges with Campus Ministry.
Campus Ministry
Through service learning, immersion days, and Campus Ministry projects, students help people who lack equitable access to food, health services, education, and more.
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