Programs
Required Courses and Recommended Progression
The program is designed so that several core courses will count towards the Catholic Studies certificate. The following courses are required for the Catholic Studies Certificate.
Freshman Year
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History 112, Wold Civilizations since 1500 |
3 credits |
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Religious Studies 110, Intro to the Old Testament or Religious Studies 120, Intro to the New Testmament or Religious Studies 124, New Testament: Matthew, Mark, and Luke |
3 credits |
Sophomore Year
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Religious Studies 220, Catholicism |
3 credits |
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CA Elective |
3 credits |
Junior Year
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CA Electives |
6 credits |
Senior Year
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Catholic Studies Capstone Course, CATH 499 |
3 credits |
NOTE: Electives may be taken from courses that are designated as Catholic Studies courses or courses that have been approved by the director of the Catholic Studies program. Consult the Schedule of Classes each term, or consult with your advisor to gain approval for other classes.
Extracurricular Events and Activities
Healing the Culture Book Club
This is a reading group made up of students and faculty members who discuss selected works of fiction and non-fiction written in the Christian tradition. The group meets on Sunday afternoons during the academic year, and participation is voluntary. Authors whose works we have read in the past are Fr. Robert Spitzer, C.S. Lewis, and G.K. Chesterton.
Participation in Student Catholic Life
Members of the Catholic Studies Program are encouraged to take part in the activities of University Ministry as well as Gonzaga's several Catholic student groups. Among these are the John Paul II Society, the Campus Council of the Knights of Columbus, the Right to Life Club, and Witness.
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