REL 32200 Catholic Identity in the Modern World

GE-Human Culture: Religion (GE-HC:Rel) The Catholic tradition is one of the oldest and most influential traditions within Christianity. In this course you will engage the breadth and depth of this tradition, while also thinking critically about how Catholicism has shaped and been shaped by modern Western culture. We will delve into topics like: the Pope, the sacraments, the relationship between nature and grace, the history of the Catholic church, Catholic spirituality, and Catholic social teaching.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

ENGL 17000 or HIST 16200 or three credit hours of philosophy (PHL 10200 or higher) or three credit hours of religion (REL 15000 or higher) or permission of the Religion department chair.

Offered

Intermittently.