TRS 572 Dante for Evangelists

This course explores how Dante Alighieri one of history s greatest poets offers a profound and enduring vision of the Catholic philosophical, theological, moral, and artistic tradition. Through a close reading of The Divine Comedy, students will examine how Dante s masterpiece integrates the truths of faith with the beauty of art, offering a powerful resource for evangelization today. Special attention will be given to Dante s portrayal of the human journey toward God, his synthesis of reason and revelation, and his ability to speak across centuries to the deepest longings of the human heart.

Prerequisite

Open to students in the MA program in Evangelization and Culture