The Braegelman Catholic Studies Program at the College of St. Scholastica is guided by the conviction that Catholicism is one of the world’s great monuments of human flourishing, the rigorous and sensitive study of which benefits the Church, academy, and society. The core of the program is the Catholic intellectual tradition, with particular focus on its expression within the Benedictine heritage of the college. In offering students an articulation of the key dimensions of the Catholic intellectual tradition, the program’s curriculum explores the theological, philosophical, cultural, historical, and biblical foundations of the tradition. Reflecting the inherent breadth of Catholicism, the program is interdisciplinary in nature, highlighting for students the complementary interaction of faith and reason, religion and culture, Church and state.
The program offers a major and a minor in Catholic Studies. The major is designed to fit nicely with any number of other fields of study and will work well as a double, or second, major for many students.
The program was endowed by the Sisters of St. Scholastica Monastery and named for Sister Athanasius Braegelman, president of the College from 1942-54, and Sister Bernice Braegelman, who taught Scripture and other classes at the College from 1941-72.
Contact Information
catholicstudies@css.edu
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Bachelor of Arts Degree in Catholic Studies at The College of St. Scholastica, the graduate will be able to:
- Articulate basic knowledge in the content areas of the program (theology, biblical studies, etc).
- Select relevant sources and/or sacred texts effectively.
- Read, discuss and write critically about biblical, religious and/or theological topics.
- Analyze the role of religion and/or the Catholic intellectual tradition in shaping meaning.
Requirements
Students must achieve the following program requirements for all courses listed under Program Requirements and Program Required Courses for the Braegelman Catholic Studies major.
Program Requirements
Major Credits: 36
Major Residency Credits: 16
Minimum GPA: 2.0
Program Required Courses
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
| TRS 1101 | Introduction to Christian Theology | 4 |
| or TRS 1110 | Introduction to Catholicism |
| 4 |
| Introduction to the Bible | |
| Introduction to the Hebrew Scriptures | |
| Introduction to the New Testament | |
| TRS 3240 | Sacraments and Liturgy | 4 |
| TRS 3350 | The Person and Mission of Jesus | 4 |
| TRS 4220 | Catholic Studies Seminar | 4 |
| 1 | 16 |
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| Total Credits | 36 |
Students will be encouraged to select courses that demonstrate the depth and breadth of the Catholic intellectual tradition.
Degree Requirements
To graduate from The College of St. Scholastica, baccalaureate students must meet the following minimum degree requirements.
Total Credits: 128
Upper Division Credits: 42
Residency Requirement: 32
Minimum GPA: 2.0
