History of Jesuits

3 credits

The Society of Jesus (Jesuits) left an indelible mark on the history of the Church and the modern age. This course explores the origin, expansion, suppression and return of the Jesuits, examining their impact on political, religious, socio-cultural and intellectual life in Europe, the Americas, Africa and Asia. ***Prerequisite: Completion of 60 credit hours. RLST 100 is recommended.*** *Note: Students may receive credit for one of RLST 490CJ, HIST 390AF, CATH 390AB, or RLST 390AL.*