Decision-Making and Catholic Social Thought: Theological Approaches to Management

(3 Credit Hours) · Undergraduate

Advanced theological study, rooted in St. Thomas Aquinas, on the art of governance, leadership, and management of a large and complex organization. We will compare present-day strategic management realities (people management, organizational design, decision-making) with historical and ecclesiastical realities (of the Vatican especially). Detailed study of the virtue of prudence, the munus regendi, grace & governance (theology of bishop, gifts of Holy Spirit, and divine providence) in a way that shapes the student’s present and future ability to lead and manage (whether as a future CEO of a large company or as leader in the Church).