This immersion into the reality of El Salvador focuses on an intensive consideration of the country’s history of violence (including the 12 year civil war which ended in 1992) as well as the current challenges facing developing nations in Latin America and around the globe. While in El Salvador, the USD delegation will be hosted by Christians for Peace in El Salvador.

USD students will have the opportunity to meet with a variety of professors, social workers, educators, politicians, clergy, and other experts who will explain both the history and the current national reality of El Salvador.

The trip is scheduled for

January 9-20, 2010

There are a variety of service opportunities for Graduate and Law students including the Interfaith Shelter Network and monthly service projects in Tijuana, Mexico.  All of the service activities facilitated by University Ministry emerge out of its commitment to Catholic Social Teaching.  To sign up for a monthly Tijuana Service trip email mariat@sandiego.edu.

Grad/Law Tijuana Service Trips for

Fall 2009

September 19th

October 10th

November 21st

Theology on Tap is a fun and informal way for Graduate students to take a break from studying, gather together for drinks, fun and fellowship.  Theology on Tap is a wonderful opportunity for Graduate students to interact with their peers and share their faith in a relaxed setting. 

Fall 2009 Schedule

Graduate and Law Student Commons (SLP 401)

7:00pm-8:30pm

September 24th

October 15th

November 19th

Individual pastoral counseling is available for students who seek spiritual guidance and/or a conversation partner. A regular meeting time, such as once each month, can be arranged as a way of reflecting on where God is moving in our lives. One time sessions, to help manage a particularly stressful week or to process the intensity of graduate school in general, are also available. These sessions can be scheduled at times convenient for Graduate and Law students.

Each week, small groups of Graduate and Law students gather to reflect on a reading from Scripture or another spiritual text.  Come together with other grad students, share in our common experience and reflect on how God is working through our lives.  If interested in joining a small faith group for Fall 2009 please contact Maria Torretto-Gaughan at mariat@sandiego.edu or 619-260-7407.

EVENING RETREATS

This popular program allows students to have a retreat experience in a condescended time frame and is offered at times convenient for the busy schedules of Graduate and Law students.  The Twilight Retreat is designed to help participants find balance, develop a stronger prayer life, and grow in relationship with God.  These unique evening experiences are offered once a semester.