Apr 20, 2024

Undergraduate Bulletin 2022-2023

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Undergraduate Bulletin 2022-2023 Archived Bulletin

Catholic Studies, Minor

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Kathrin A. Parks, Ph.D., Chair

The Catholic Studies minor is multidisciplinary in character, including not only theology but history, politics, social studies, philosophy, literature, the arts, and science. Catholic Studies provides a broad introduction to the Catholic heritage which can enrich the Loras experience, no matter what major a student pursues. It is a study of Catholicism in its intellectual, historical, social, and cultural dimensions.

Requirements for minor in Catholic Studies:

L.RST 291 - The Catholic Heritage Credits: 3

Select two from:

(Philosophy, Religion and Theology)

L.CTL 277 - Belief, Unbelief & the Good Life-VX Credits: 3
OR
L.RST 320 - Belief, Unbelief & the Good Life-VX Credits: 3
L.RST 285 - Science, Faith, and Knowledge Credits: 3
OR
L.PHI 235 - Science, Faith, and Knowledge Credits: 3
L.PHI 301 - Foundations of Ethics Credits: 3
OR
L.RST 370 - Foundations of Ethics Credits: 3
L.PHI 250 - Human Identity in Community-EI Credits: 3
L.PHI 278 - Bioethics, Society & Culture Credits: 3
L.PHI 221 - Medieval Philosophy Credits: 3
L.PHI 333 - Philosophy of God & Religion Credits: 3
L.RST 110 - Jesus & the Gospels-EI Credits: 3
L.RST 150 - Community of Hope: Christianity, Culture, and Salvation-EI Credits: 3
L.RST 160 - Worship: Foretaste of Heaven-EC Credits: 3
L.RST 229 - The Catholic Church in Latin America Credits: 3
L.RST 256 - Foundations for Ministry Credits: 3
L.RST 262 - Eucharist: Banquet of Justice Credits: 3
L.RST 276 - Christian Sexual Morality Credits: 3
L.RST 318 - Seminar on the Letters of St. Paul Credits: 3
L.RST 331 - Christ & Culture Credits: 3
L.RST 360 - Sacraments: Catholic Identity in Community Credits: 3
L.RST 371 - Catholic Social Teachings-VX Credits: 3

Select one from:

(History and Social Science)

L.HIS 243 - The Crusades-EI Credits: 3
L.HIS 340 - The Age of Kings & Conversions: Medieval Europe, 476-1075 Credits: 3
L.HIS 341 - The Age of Love & Reason: Medieval Europe, 1075-1530 Credits: 3
L.HIS 342 - The Reformation Credits: 3
L.HIS 343 - Medieval Christianity Credits: 3
L.HIS 427 - United States Catholicism Credits: 3
L.POL 321 - War and Pacifism-VX Credits: 3
L.RST 171 - Introduction to Peace and Justice Credits: 3
L.SPA 350 - El Mundo Hispano Credits: 3
L.SPW 265 - Remembering the Disappeared Credits: 3
L.RST 228 - Martyrs, Mendicants, and Masterpieces Credits: 3
OR
L.CTL 263 - Martyrs, Mendicants & Masterpieces Credits: 3
L.RST 258 - Communication for Communion Credits: 3
OR
L.CTL 265 - Philosophy and the Rise of Christianity Credits: 3

Select one from:

(Literature and the Arts)

L.ENG 285 - Modern Irish Literature & Culture Credits: 3
L.ENG 287 - Irish Women’s Writing-EI Credits: 3
L.ENG 337 - Medieval & Renaissance British Literature Credits: 3
L.MUS 321 - History of Sacred Music Credits: 3
L.RST 215 - God’s Literature Credits: 3
L.RST 268 - Roman Catholic Sacred Spaces Credits: 3
L.RST 310 - Bible & Literature Credits: 3
L.RST 327 - Women in the Bible Credits: 3
L.RST 367 - Roman Catholic Liturgical Music in Theology & Practice Credits: 3

Select two from:

(Electives)

Any two electives from the courses listed above Credits: 6

21 Total Required Credits

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