Catholic Studies in Canada: History and Prospects.

Catholic Studies represents arguably the most dynamic and promising curricular development in Catholic higher education in a generation. This article charts the origins of Catholic Studies programs and investigates what their appearance might tell us about the past and future challenges of Catholic higher education in (English-speaking) Canada. First, the history of the institutional and curricular evolution that led to their establishment is traced; after that, and based on the author's recent survey and interviews, reflections on their prospects are offered. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]