RS 375A - The Catholic Thing: Thomas Merton and Dorothy Day

Institution:

Merrimack College

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A study and conversation about two of the most influential and exemplary United States’ Catholics of the twentieth century. Merton and Day’s yearning and bumpy search in young adulthood for authentic living are models of intentional and decisive living in contrast to drift. Between them, they encompass and illumine defining elements of Catholic theological perspective and spiritual practice, including the monastic ideal, contemplation, Christian personalism and the communitarian Catholic understanding of social and economic justice. Prerequisite RS 100A. Satisfies the second institutional requirement in religious and theological studies. Three hours per week.

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.merrimack.edu

Phone Number:

(978) 837-5000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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