Catholic Social Tradition & Migration

(3 Credit Hours) · Undergraduate

The phenomenon of migration unfolds as one of the main components of globalization in the wake of the turn of the 21st century. The course offers a survey of humanity's essential dimension of being on the move and analyses the fundamental theological, anthropological and moral questions that arise from this. The course addresses the main facts and concepts about immigration necessary for theological and ethical reflection. Political, economic and social dimensions of immigration are illuminated by resources presented by the long history of the Catholic Social Tradition. Not only will Catholic Social Teaching on the issue be presented but also what the Bible can offer, as well as the voices of a number of theologians, who have reflected on this issue and on certain experiences within the life of the Church.