Interdisciplinary Minors
Philosophy in the Catholic Tradition
Open only to those undergraduates who are majors in either Philosophy or Theology, the Philosophy in the Catholic Tradition minor deepens understanding of what the distinctively Catholic Tradition in philosophy is. In this minor, the relationship between political science and theology provides the subject for philosophical inquiry.
Requirements
15 credit hours, including:
- God, Philosophy, and Universities
Philosophy 30326/Theology 30802 - 2 appropriate courses in political science
- 1 course on a major Catholic philosopher or set of Catholic philosophers, either in the Theology Department (for philosophy majors) or in the Philosophy Department (for theology majors).
- Capstone seminar, Philosophy 426D/Theology 426D.
In semesters when there are too few students taking the Minor for a seminar to be possible, this requirement can be satisfied as a Directed Readings course that will cover the same ground as the seminar.
A list of the courses currently approved as satisfying the requirements for the Minor can be obtained from the director.
Contact
Professor Alasdair MacIntyre
(574) 631-4537
If necessary, leave a voicemail with your contact information so that he can set up an appointment.
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Philosophy, Politics, and Economics
The minor in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics integrates political theory, political philosophy, and economic theory. To be eligible for PPE, students must major philosophy, political science, economics, or the Program of Liberal Studies (who for PPE requirements are treated as philosophy students).
Requirements
15 credit hours, including:
- The Justice Seminar
Crosslisted as POLS 43640, ECON 33250, and PHIL 43404
Offered in the fall semester.
Applications for the Justice Seminar are taken in the middle of the preceding Spring term. - 3 one-credit PPE Colloquia
- 3 approved three-credit courses from the two fields outside the student’s first major, with at least one course in both non-major fields.
PPE students are also encouraged, but not required, to write a senior thesis in their major field that reflects the interdisciplinary focus of the minor.
Contact
Professor John Roos
217 O’Shaughnessy Hall
(574) 631-5189
Roos.1@nd.edu
Philosophy and Literature
Literature and philosophy have always shared many of their concerns, and the minor is designed to explore this common ground and to establish an interdepartmental forum for both formal study and informal contacts. Majors from any literature department or form philosophy are eligible for the concentration.
Requirements
15 credit hours, including:
- 1 four-credit-hour core course, Studies in Literature and Philosophy
Requires permission of the director - At least 2 1-credit colloquia in the semesters following the core seminar.
- 3 three-credit-hour courses, at least two in the disciplines in which the student is not a major
Requires approval of committee and signature of the director
Students are encouraged, though not required, to write a senior essay, in the department of their major that in some way reflects the interdisciplinary concerns of the Philosophy and Literature minor.
Contact
Alain Toumayan
Department of Romance Languages and Literatures
Toumayan.2@nd.edu
