Roman Catholic ways of thinking, living, and organizing the world have been fundamental to cultures since the fifth century of the Common Era, and the story of modernity in all its variations cannot be told without Catholicism. The Catholic studies program offers the opportunity to look at civilizations and cultures through the lens of the interdisciplinary study of Catholicism, using the critical tools of contemporary academic research and conversation.

The minor requires at least 6 courses. These include a core course introducing contextual, interdisciplinary approaches to the subject and the interaction between Catholic ideas and institutions and the broader world.

Five elective courses allow students to explore a particular topic more deeply. Appropriate courses from other departments (such as art history, English, history, political science, and sociology) can count toward the minor with the department adviser's approval.

Double-counting note: Weinberg College prohibits double-counting a minor course toward some other major or minor, except where this is explicitly permitted in this catalog. Weinberg College does allow double-counting a minor course toward a general bachelor's degree requirement (i.e. degree requirements other than majors or minors). Other programs or schools may have their own restrictions that supersede this, so check the relevant parts of this catalog for possible limits.

Minor Requirements