Newman: the Catholic Way

3 Credits · Level: Undergraduate

A major influence on the Catholic Church of Vatican II, the thought of John Henry Newman (1801-1890), an English convert, comprises a richly varied synthesis which draws on history, philosophy, and personal religious experience. This course first considers Newman's own religious story before turning to his theories of doctrinal development, religious knowledge, conscience, and role of the laity. The course also treats Newman's sermons and his ideas on university education.