Welcome to the homepage of the Program in Catholic Social Tradition at the University of Notre Dame. The Program in Catholic Social Tradition is an interdisciplinary minor in the College of Arts and Letters. Since its inception in 1997, the program has been committed to providing undergraduate students with a deeper understanding of the social ramifications of the Catholic faith by drawing on the wealth of resources of the Catholic Social Tradition as found in the official documents of the Church and the experience of the Catholic community. A key thesis of the Catholic Social Tradition is that the pursuit of truth, the life of faith, and the practice of social justice are not limited to those who have made a formal commitment to ministry in the Church but are essential elements of the vocation of every Christian in every state of life and profession (Gaudium et Spes #43).This website provides information that is of particular interest both to prospective students and to current students in the program, including the program curriculum and available courses, the faculty who teach in the program, information concerning upcoming events, and links of general interest to students who are interested in learning more about the Catholic Social Tradition. We welcome inquiries from students, faculty, and visitors, and invite you to explore this site. If you have any questions concerning the program or suggestions concerning this site, please contact Professor Todd Whitmore, Director of the Program in Catholic Social Tradition at (574) 631-6407 or e-mail Whitmore.1@nd.edu. |
