Sources and Methods: The Catholic Church and Latin America

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The Roman Catholic Church has been present in Latin America for over 450 years. Initially an active participant in the conquest and domination by European powers, the Church has fundamentally changed its mission and doctrine over the past 50 years. Students will be introduced to Latin American history and Roman Catholic ecclesiology using the development of doctrine as the unifying theme. They will read primary sources in English and Spanish, books, articles, and scholarly journals. CR: Only open to students in the Honors Program.