Here Comes Everybody: Catholics Studies in American Higher Education

by William C. Graham Bookshelf columnist (Editor), William C. Graham Ph.D. (Contribution by), Anthony Barrett (Contribution by), Elizabeth Michael Boyle O.P. (Contribution by), Ph.D. (Contribution by)

Overview

James Joyce's famous description of the Roman Church, 'Here Comes Everybody,' may have presaged the developing Catholic Studies programs in U.S. Catholic higher education. Some of these essays were first delivered as lectures in the 'Here Comes Everybody' series to inaugurate the establishment of the Braegelman Program of Catholic Studies at The College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, MN. The authors gathered here begin to suggest something of the depth and breadth of the living Catholic Intellectual Tradition. They are leading the way in new and important discussions. These programs are about more than Catholic institutions exploring and asserting their identity. Surely those involved seek rigorous engagement with the Catholic Intellectual Tradition, examining religious ideas and ideals, and participating in the study of Catholic thought and culture. They seek dialogue with Catholics of all mindsets, with Christians from other denominations, believers from other faith traditions and all who seek the truth.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780761844327
Publisher:	University Press of America
Publication date:	12/05/2008
Pages:	204
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

William C. Graham, Ph.D., a priest of the diocese of Duluth in Minnesota, is Professor of Theology and Religious Studies at the College of St. Scholastica, where he is also Director of the Braegelman Program in Catholic Studies. Previously, he chaired the Theology Department at Lewis University in suburban Chicago, and founded the Master of Arts program in pastoral ministry at Caldwell College in New Jersey.

Table of Contents

0 Introduction by William C. Graham
Part 1 American Catholic Studies:Theory and Practice:—Seven Attitudes and Approaches That Make a College Catholic by William C. Graham, The Very Idea of Catholic Studies by Paul J. Wojda, Catholic Studies and the Mission of The Catholic University by Richard M.
Part 2 Art, Earth and Dignity: Faithfully Shaping the Common Life—Art & Agnosticism: God's Partners in Revelation, A Poet Explores the Landscape of Faith and Doubt by Elizabeth Michael Boyle, O.P., The Earth is the LORD's (Ps 24:1) by Dianne Bergant, C.S.A., Hu
Part 3 Genesis, Conversion, and Distant Horizons: The Shape of the Journey— 'The Misfit,' The Grandmother, and Genesis in Flannery O'Connor's "A Good Man Is Hard To Find" by Mark McVann, F.S.C., The Search for Faith and Pascal's Wager by Anthony Barrett, Avery