The Jesuits: Their Legacy and Influence

3 cr · Undergraduate

The Society of Jesus (the Jesuit order) has aroused admiration and respect as well as fear and suspicion throughout its eventful history. The Jesuits have left an indelible mark on the Catholic Church as well as the modern world itself in their roles as explorers, intellectuals, artists, scientists, and teachers. This course focuses on Jesuit contributions to science, education, the fine arts, politics, and social reform since the order's foundation in 1534. Students may not hold credit for both CATH 2300 and CATH 2000 when titled "The Jesuits: Their Legacy and Influence."