Catholic Studies | BA

Program Overview

The Catholic Studies Major prepares students for graduate study or a profession or a clerical, religious, or lay calling in a pastorally related field. These include a vocation in youth ministry, religious education, religious education management, parish leadership, diocesan administration, publishing, religious communications, retreat direction, humanitarian and community services, a career in law, business, or a variety of public leadership positions, the diaconate, priesthood, or a religious order. In addition to a meaningful education in Catholic Studies with a pastoral emphasis, students will have the opportunity to focus their interest with additional coursework, research, a second major, minors, and internships in specific areas of career preparation.

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Minor

Students minoring in Catholic Studies must complete the two required religion courses from the general education curriculum (even if not required as a transfer student) and four (4) additional courses from any of the Catholic Studies areas of specialization. A person who has not matriculated at Anna Maria College or who already holds a college degree may wish to obtain a certificate in Catholic studies to further his or her personal or professional interests.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students who earn a Bachelor of Arts in Catholic Studies will:

Enter into written and oral scholarly discourse on topics in Catholic ecclesial, liturgical, theological, philosophical, cultural, historical, and educational studies
Identify and describe foundational Catholic principles
Describe and analyze expressions of Catholic faith, theology, or spirituality as these are globally presented through art, music, or literature
Analyze and demonstrate the intersection of faith and reason in a global society, specifically in light of the Catholic intellectual tradition
Explore and demonstrate the intersection of faith and reason in courses across the curriculum
Describe the Catholic understanding of various contributions that individuals and groups can make toward forming a more peaceful society, drawing upon both moral theology and Catholic social teaching
Present a portfolio of substantial written and creative coursework in conjunction with a cumulative, integrating reflection paper