University of St. Thomas -Houston Offers Master of Arts in John Paul II Studies

HOUSTON, Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of St. Thomas Houston (UST) has a Master of Arts in John Paul II Studies Program that is the first of its kind.

The John Paul II Institute at UST administers this Interdisciplinary study of the thought of John Paul II using philosophy, theology, literature and history.

"This flexible, online, interdisciplinary degree program is a systematic and comprehensive study of the thought and life of St. John Paul II in the context of modern history and culture," Dr. John Hittinger, director of the JPII Institute said. "The capstone experience is a study abroad course where you follow the footsteps of John Paul II in his native Poland."

If you are a faith formation director, Catholic educator, director of religious education or other professional who seeks to acquire a philosophical and theological perspective on the challenges of the modern world by integrating faith and reason, then this MA in John Paul II studies is for you. Lay people who seek personal enrichment and intellectual formation would also find this program of interest.

As the second longest reigning Pope in modern history, John Paul II had a decisive influence on the Church and the world. Through his many travels across the globe and his extensive writing of encyclicals, books and addresses, John Paul II left a tremendously rich heritage and legacy of thought bolstering the dignity and worth of the human person.

He was a "witness of hope" for millions, an advocate for the downtrodden and respected every human person whatever their ethnicity or religion. He was present at Vatican II, and he spent considerable time and thought on clarifying and implementing the Council for the renewal of the Church and society.

His many gifts include the literary and dramatic, philosophical and theological. He established World Youth Day and he had much to say to the youth, to families, to university people, politicians and artists.

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For more information, contact Dr. Hittinger at [email protected] or 713-525-2155.

University of St. Thomas - Houston is a comprehensive university, grounded in the liberal arts. Committed to the unity of all knowledge, UST offers programs in the traditional liberal arts, professional and skills-based disciplines. Graduates of the University of St. Thomas think critically, communicate effectively, succeed professionally and lead ethically.

SOURCE University of St. Thomas-Houston