Catholic Social Tradition (Minor)
Directors:
Suzanne Mulligan smulliga@nd.edu
Program Website: https://socialconcerns.nd.edu/education/undergraduate/minors/cstminor/
The Minor in Catholic Social Tradition is an interdisciplinary minor that explores the rich tradition of the Church’s social doctrine. Students will gain a deep knowledge of both the magisterial texts of this tradition and the “signs of the times” that inspired popes, synods, and bishops’ conferences to expand this body of teaching. They will also become familiar with the scholarship of theologians actively working in this field.
CST is rooted in several core concepts, including: justice, the common good, solidarity, human dignity, integral human development, subsidiarity, integral ecology, and the preferential option for the poor. These concepts feature throughout the courses on the Minor.
The Minor in Catholic Social Tradition involves 15 credits of coursework. Students must take five 3-credit courses, which includes:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CST 33001 | Introduction to Catholic Social Thinking (Gateway Course) | 3 |
| Electives | 9 | |
| CST 48001 | Catholic Social Tradition Minor Senior Capstone | 3 |
| Total Hours | 15 | |