Latino Catholic Culture

Catalog description

This course is an overview of Latino culture specifically through the lens of Catholic identity so that students are equipped with the linguistic and analytical skills to encourage an inclusive Catholic community in accordance to the Franciscan values. Through an overview of the historical, political, social and especially artistic markers that have shaped the Latino Catholic Church, this course aims to introduce students to the issues and encourage students to reflect on possible solutions. All students who want to work in the Church in any capacity are encouraged to take this course. English is the language of instruction. Students taking the course as SPA-325 will read and write in Spanish.