Holy Cross Spirituality and the Life of Virtue

(3 Credit Hours) · Undergraduate

The course offers an introduction to the spirituality of the Congregation of Holy Cross through an examination of the biographies of the Congregation’s past and present members. As a development level course in theology, the primary goal of the class is to familiarize students with the historical development of three classic theological topics (spirituality, saints, and virtue) by focusing on the charism, lives and apostolates of Holy Cross. An important secondary goal will be to help students develop an appreciation for how Holy Cross has influenced and continues to inform the work of the University of Notre Dame and what would be required to live by that vision after graduation in professional life, family life, and local church communities.