Catholic Studies, Minor

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Kate McCarthy-Gilmore, Ph.D., Associate Dean

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 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 321 - Councils, Creeds & 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.RST 258 - Communication for Communion Credits: 3
L.RST 227 - Little Less Than a God Credits: 3
L.RST 228 - Martyrs, Mendicants, and Masterpieces Credits: 3
L.RST 251 - Catholicism Encounters Modernity Credits: 3
L.PHI 376 - Philosophy and the Rise of Christianity Credits: 3
L.HIS 243 - The Crusades-EI Credits: 3
L.HIS 245 - The Celts-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.POL 321 - War and Pacifism-VX Credits: 3
L.RST 171 - Introduction to Peace and Justice Credits: 3
L.SPA 237 - El Camino de Santiago Credits: 3
L.SPA 350 - Spanish Empire & Indigenous Cultures 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 311 - Jewish And Christian Exegesis Credits: 3
L.RST 327 - Women in the Bible Credits: 3
L.RST 331 - Christ & Culture 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

Please Note:

Courses taken outside of Loras College, including courses taken through semester study-abroad programs in Ireland, Portugal, and Spain, may fulfill minor requirements through review and approval by the Director of the Catholic Studies Minor.