The University of St. Thomas

Center for Catholic Studies

Center for Catholic Studies

Department of Catholic Studies: Undergraduate
Choose from a major or a minor in Catholic Studies, and receive a solid liberal arts education rooted in the Catholic intellectual tradition.
Department of Catholic Studies: Graduate
Earn your Master of Arts degree. Choose from our full-time or part-time programs that will enhance your personal and professional life.
John A. Ryan Institute for Catholic Social Thought
Explore contemporary issues from the perspective of Catholic social tradition through international conferences, seminars and other initiatives sponsored by the institute.
Terrence J. Murphy Institute
Explore the interaction between law and Catholic thought on topics ranging from workers' rights to criminal law to marriage and family.
Joseph & Edith Habiger Institute for Catholic Leadership
The Habiger Institute offers a unique context for leadership formation in which students participate in and contribute to an integrated vision of faith, character, and academics.
LOGOS Journal
Logos is an interdisciplinary quarterly committed to exploring the beauty, truth, and vitality of Christianity, particularly as it is rooted in and shaped by Catholicism.
Programs
The Center for Catholic Studies sponsors a wide variety of programs through its various institutes and endowments, including conferences, lectures, seminars, and scholarships.

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Rome applications now available Posted: November 04, 2009

Applications to study abroad in Rome for the fall of 2010 and spring 2011 are now available.  Interested studenst should contact Theresa Klein for more information at trklein@stthomas.edu or (651) 962-5704.

Catholic Studies returns to Sitzmann Hall Posted: July 27, 2009

After a close to six months in McNeely Hall, waiting for the renovations of Sitzmann Hall to be completed, the Center for Catholic Studies was able to move back into its beloved home. The newly renovated Sitzmann Hall includes new offices, a classroom, a seminar room, and a larger chapel. 

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Stories of Faith and Organizational Life Begins: December 03, 2009

Explore the tensions between one’s faith journey and the pressures of organizational leadership.