HCC 404 Catholics, Catholicism, and American Culture
Studies the Catholic historical experience in America, including both the highlights of the history of Catholic ethnic groups in the American population and of the Church in the US. It considers the leading contributions of Catholics and Catholicism to American culture and life and examines the crucial question of whether Catholicism is compatible with the founding principles of the American nation. Christopher Dawson's interpretation of the relationship between Catholicism and American culture will figure prominently in this examination. Required of all Humanities and Catholic Culture majors.
Prerequisite
HCC Major or Permission of Instructor
Core Curriculum
(American Founding Principles Core)