Catholic social teaching focuses on the ways in which a living faith inspires loving action for the transformation of the world.  In this micro course, you will explore the relationship between spirituality and social responsibility in dialogue with Catholic social teaching. You will learn the foundations and principles of Catholic social teaching, examine the ways these are applied to current social issues, and reflect on your own commitment to live more justly.

This course does not presume any religious faith or belonging and is meant to serve: 

• -Working professionals who see their work in the context of service to the common good.
• -Spiritual practitioners who desire to reflect on the beliefs and values which guide the way in which they relate to the communities they belong to. 
• -Persons who want to understand the basic principles of Catholic social teaching. 
• -Clarke faculty and staff who want to consider ways to apply these to their own academic field or university department.

After successfully completing this micro course, you'll be able to:    

• - Relate spiritual and religious values to social and political responsibility and action
• - Examine the major foundations and themes of Catholic social teaching
• - Consider the prophetic witness for justice in the contemporary world
• - Formulate a personal sense of spirituality and responsibility to the human community and creation