College of Arts, Education and Humanities
Minor in Catholic Studies
Declared minors in Catholic Studies will learn a variety of fundamental topics around the Catholic faith. The philosophy and theology courses offer engagement with the thinkers, artists, and saints who have shaped the faith.
Why Add a Minor in Catholic Studies?
By declaring a minor, you’ll be able to tailor your learning and further specialize your degree. A Catholic Studies minor will provide you with a basic understanding of philosophy, theology, and the Catholic faith in the Salesian tradition.
The junior- and senior-level seminars challenge students in matters of faith and current issues in an interdisciplinary setting.
The minor includes 6 courses and is indicated on your permanent record. This minor is open to students from any major and any religious background.
Students in the Salesian Honors Program will automatically earn the Catholic Studies minor as part of the completion of the honors program.
Program Highlights
Multiple Pathways to Success
- A minor in Catholic Studies is just one of the ways you can customize and tailor your learning at DeSales.
International Opportunities
- DeSales has an international experience for every student, major, and athlete — we have something for everyone, no matter what. Our international agreements let you study abroad for a semester at the same cost as your DeSales tuition, and you can use your financial aid!
Professional Development Opportunities
- We're passionate about helping our students and alumni explore major and career options, find experiential education, and achieve success after graduation.
What Will You Study?
Minor studies at DeSales are in addition to a declared major.
The six courses that make up a minor in Catholic Studies include topics in philosophy, theology, and Salesian Honors Seminars.
Courses you may take include:
- Honors Philosophy
- Honors Theology
- Salesian Honors Seminar
Program FAQs
No. A minor is completely optional to add toward your Bachelor’s degree.
The Tony and Norene Salvaggio Salesian Honors Program curriculum includes six courses intended to replace parts of the core curriculum and eight credits of experiential learning. The program features two year-long course sequences, two upper-level seminars, and a senior capstone project. This program was designed to offer gifted students the challenges and experiences necessary to thrive in the modern world.
Salesian Honors Seminars are semester-long courses for upperclassmen that engage themes, topics, or thinkers in the Catholic intellectual tradition. Honors Seminars can be taught on any subject, by any faculty member at the university.A select group of students can apply to participate in one of four internship spaces available within the Vatican. Opportunities include two spaces at the Pontifical Council for Peace and Justice and two spaces at the Pontifical Council for Social Communications.
A DeSales University faculty member will be in residence in Rome during the semester and will teach courses in the program.
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