Book Discussion - Catholic Studies: 'Rooted in Vatican II, Growing Through the 21st Century'

Join us for a book discussion at 9 a.m., Monday, December 8, 2025. This discussion is hosted by Seton Hall University’s Catholic Studies Program in partnership with the International Federation of Catholic Universities (IFCU) and Catholic Studies Focus Group.

The discussion will be held on Teams and cover the new volume, An Interdisciplinary Pedagogical Model for Catholic Studies: Rooted in Vatican II, Growing Through the 21st Century (June 2025), authored and edited by Ines Angeli Murzaku, Ph.D. and Joseph P. Rice, Ph.D. Professor Rice will lead the conversation and present key findings.

Why attend — what you will gain

• Practical frameworks for integrated Humanities curricula grounded in Vatican II
• Strategies for faculty collaboration across disciplines (Humanities, STEM, professional programs)
• Examples and tools drawn from Seton Hall’s leadership, where Catholic Studies helped inspire the University Core Curriculum
• Concrete next steps to strengthen Catholic identity while enriching learning for all students

About the book
The volume outlines a replicable model that pairs the breadth of Catholic Studies with the depth The of disciplinary inquiry, offering tested approaches from Seton Hall and contributions from scholars beyond Seton Hall. It shows how Catholic Studies can revitalize the Humanities and foster meaningful dialogue with other fields.

The teams link can be found here. All are welcome.

-Questions may be directed to the Catholic Studies Program at Seton Hall University.

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