L.RST 229 - The Catholic Church in Latin America

Credits: 3

This study travel course covers the history of the Catholic Church in Latin America and the current issues it faces. The course will primarily focus on Spanish and Portuguese colonialism, liberation theology, and the contemporary period. For part of the course, students will travel to Peru and experience historical reminders of the Catholic Church’s past, but also experience first-hand the issues facing the Church in Latin America today.
Prerequisite: None
Co-requisite: None
General Education Classification: Not Applicable