THE 2405 - Catholic Social Teaching

Institution:

Saint Joseph's University

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Description:

The purpose of this course is to familiarize students with the tradition of Catholic social teaching with a view to developing skills for critical reading and integrated appropriation of these documents. Beginning with Rerum novarum ( 1891), we will examine the most important papal, conciliar, and episcopal social teaching texts up to the present time, identifying foundational principles, tracing central theological, ethical, and ecclesial concerns, and locating each document in its proper historical context.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.sju.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 660-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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