TAN Courses – History

Taught by Thomas J. Craughwell How bad can you be and still become a saint? The short answer is: Pretty awful, thoroughly wicked, even. With Professor Thomas J. Craughwell, you’ll meet an outlaw, an anti-pope, an embezzler, a con-artist, two fallen women, and two mass murderers who, for most of their lives, were as far…

Bradley Birzer, Ph.D. The intersection between church and state has always been a sticking point for Americans, especially for those in public office. During recent election cycles, we’ve witnessed spiritual compromise by self-described Catholic politicians and the attack of popular media against socially conservative candidates. This year, the tension between church and state came to…

Taught by Benjamin Wiker, Ph.D. In Seven Myths about the Catholic Church and Science, Dr. Benjamin Wiker dispels the most common and persistent confusions about the relationship between the Faith and scientific inquiry. All too often, this relationship is presented – in the popular media and even in history books – as if it is…

Rev. Fr. Jeffrey Kirby, S.T.D., S.T.L. In this course, Father Kirby takes a look at the history and artwork of St. Peter’s Square and Basilica through the light of faith. This comprehensive tour explains why St. Peter’s Basilica was significant to the early Christians, and why it is still significant today. Just as the ancient…