The Identity Project :: University of Notre Dame

The Identity Project of Notre Dame (idND) is the organizing club of the Edith Stein Project. idND promotes an understanding of the dignity of men and women. The club reflects on the different facets of personhood and how to combine these into a holistic understanding of the human person. idND provides a forum for discussion on challenges faced by college students and the proper response to these challenges in light of our human identity and inherent dignity.

Mission Statement

Understanding the responsibility of independence, education, and participation in a community that are integral parts of the experience of college students, the Identity Project seeks to approach these responsibilities through the understanding of the human person as an efficacious being. In this way, independence and education are not merely accidents of the college student’s experience; they are the means by which they will become the person they will be. In addition, the experience of community affects the formation of self as well as others. Further, understanding the Catholic tradition and identity of the University of Notre Dame, the Identity Project seeks to integrate the faith of persons and the community. In this way, faith will interact with the college student’s experience of culture, education, and community in realizing a holistic understanding of themselves. Religious and spiritual activities will not be the defining forum in which the Identity Project will work. However, it will be integrated into the spirit of the club, understanding its importance in personal formation.