Christian
Society of Jesus (Jesuits)
10/40· LowConfidence: High
Major Catholic religious order founded by Ignatius of Loyola (1540). Distinctive Spiritual Exercises and education focus. Voluntary lifelong vows.
CLCI radar
Low Control / Mainstream
BITE breakdown
Behavior Control3/10
Information Control2/10
Thought Control2/10
Emotional Control3/10
Modifiers (+0)
0 — major Catholic religious order; voluntary lifelong vows; substantial discipline.
Founded
1540
Members
≈14,500 Jesuits globally (2024)
Active in
Global
In context
The Society of Jesus operates 800+ universities and high schools globally. Distinctive Spiritual Exercises retreats. Discipline through vows of poverty, chastity, obedience plus the fourth vow of papal mission.
Timeline
- 1540Society of Jesus founded by Ignatius
Sources
- John W. O'Malley academic work
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