Social Ethics in the Catholic Tradition
Students should ideally complete IPS 416, 417, and 531 prior to taking this course.
This course focuses on the tradition and practice of Catholic social thought. Students will become familiar with the documentary tradition of Catholic social teaching, as well as the ways that Catholic social thought has been embodied and advanced through the lives of Catholic activists and liberation theology. Particular attention will be given to history, texts, methodology, and significant figures in the tradition.
Outcomes: Upon completion of this course, students will have a thorough knowledge of the tradition of Catholic social thought, will be able to analyze contemporary issues through the lens of this tradition, and will be able to enact this tradition in their ministerial contexts.
This course focuses on the tradition and practice of Catholic social thought. Students will become familiar with the documentary tradition of Catholic social teaching, as well as the ways that Catholic social thought has been embodied and advanced through the lives of Catholic activists and liberation theology. Particular attention will be given to history, texts, methodology, and significant figures in the tradition.
Outcomes: Upon completion of this course, students will have a thorough knowledge of the tradition of Catholic social thought, will be able to analyze contemporary issues through the lens of this tradition, and will be able to enact this tradition in their ministerial contexts.