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TH 581 - Catholic Social Teaching

An examination of the historical development and theological foundations of the social teaching of the Catholic Church with a review of the major Church documents that relate to the civil, economic, social, and political challenges of contemporary society.

Assignment Overview
  • Assignments: Varied throughout the term
  • Interactivity: Discussion Boards
  • Final Assessment: Final Paper


Course Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

  • Define Catholic social thought and its sources within the Roman Catholic tradition.
  • Summarize the seven themes within Catholic social thought as described by the USCCB.
  • Identify and explain the prominent papal encyclicals that have contributed to Catholic social teachings.
  • Assess contemporary controversial issues that involve Catholic social thought and American culture, such as capital punishment and immigration, among others.
  • Discuss the role and influence of Catholic social thought on public policy issues, such as health care provisions, military interventions, the economy, etc.


Credits: 3


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