Classes

The following are some of the academic courses and programs available to students enrolled at St. Ambrose University that feature Ambrose:

Theology 141: Ambrose of Milan

St. Ambrose of Milan, our patron saint, is the great paragon of the Catholic Intellectual Tradition and the Liberal Arts. He was a theologian, orator, diplomat, administrator, interpreter, composer, writer, and designer. He stood up to five emperors, one tyrant, and numerous errors; he gave his vast wealth to the church and the church's wealth to the poor. In this class we examine the man, the church, the times, and explore ways that his influence can still be felt, or his teachings tapped, in order to make better sense of our lives, our culture, our university, our society, our Church and our God.

Theology 344/History 250: Rome and Christianity

Requires international travel. Consists of an interpretive exploration of the city of Rome, Assisi, Florence, and Milan, with an eye toward understanding the theological development of Christianity particularly in its sacraments, liturgy, martyrology, and doctrinal hierarchy. Ambrose of Milan’s life, as both Roman and Christian, is discussed extensively. Course notes and readings supplement the city's museums, galleries, archaeological sites and public monuments as the primary educational tools. Pre-requisite: a 100 level course in theology.

Classical Studies Minor

The Classical Studies Minor at St. Ambrose University allows students with an interest in the ancient cultures of Greece and Rome to pursue extended study of various aspects of those cultures and gain an appreciation of the relevance of classical culture to their own lives. The minor supports various majors including History, Philosophy, Theology, and Political Science. 15 credits including CSM 101, Latin through 102 and 6 credits in related courses.