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Catholic Studies: 2,000 years of wisdomBruté seminarians typically major in Catholic Studies at Marian University, however it is possible to major in fields of study in addition to the Catholic Studies major. This major explores how the Catholic faith illumines and challenges the world and examines how we are called to more fully live out our baptismal promise. The Catholic intellectual tradition offers 2,000 years of wisdom and insight. The Catholic Studies programs at Marian University seek to provide an integrated formation in the Catholic intellectual tradition, rooted in the disciplines of theology and philosophy.
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What courses do seminarians take through the Catholic Studies program?
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Philosophy or Catholic Studies with concentration in Pre-Theology: 48 creditsPHL 130 -- Human Nature and Person
PHL 150 -- Logic
PHL 203 -- Plato and Aristotle
PHL 205 -- Augustine and Aquinas
PHL 215 -- Personal and Professional Ethics
PHL 320 -- Philosophy of Knowledge
PHL 330 -- Philosophy of Being (Metaphysics)
PHL 349 -- Modern and Contemporary Philosophy
PHL 350 -- God and Philosophy
PHL 490 -- Senior Philosophy Seminar
THL 103 -- Catholic Beliefs and Practices (Catholic Studies Major)
THL 105 -- Introduction to Theology
THL 216 -- Moral Issues
THL 226 or 228 -- Old Testament or New Testament
2 Catholic Studies courses outside of PHL/THL