CORE 400 Core Capstone

The Catholic intellectual tradition seeks a unity of thought such that no discipline stands or should desire to stand alone. As the Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities states, “[t]he Catholic Tradition is born out of the search for encompassing truths that create a unity that comprehends everything knowable by human reason.” CORE-400: Vocation and Enlightenment  contributes to this unity of thought by integrating a student’s Core Curriculum. CORE-400 will exist as a 1-credit add-on linked to an existing major course -- a departmental capstone, seminar, or another advanced course of a department’s choosing. 

The final assignment for Vocation and Enlightenment will be an approximately 1,500 word paper that draws on the student’s previous Core courses and assignments to establish a point of integration. Students will (1) show how their study of one discipline challenged or supported their study of others and (2) apply an integrative perspective to the analysis of a complex issue.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Take one AW, advanced writing course or one ER, ethical reasoning course previously or concurrently.

Offered

Annual Fall & Spring Semesters