THEO 3008 Asian American Catholics: A Journey of Faith and Theology
This survey course reveals how Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese and Filipino Catholics theologies have contributed and have been shaped by the American experience. What have been the common and unique influences of immigration, justice and peace from the 1800s till the present day? Each brings established traditions of family, food and sacred rituals that still enrich their liturgical celebrations. Their recognized spiritual gifts are seen in Marian devotion and their saints. As a result of their cross-cultural domestic and international witness these Asian Americans are acknowledged as esteemed leaders, theological, and pastoral contributors in all aspects of contemporary American Catholicism.
Course overview
- Department
- Theology
- School
- MCAS
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Offered
- Periodically
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 4.09 / 5 · Very Good
- Instructor rating
- 4.00 / 5 · Very Good
- Terms evaluated
- 2
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | Robert Edward Carbonneau | 3.5 | 2.8 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 4.0 | 3.5 | 3.8 | 4.3 | 1–3 hrs/week | 4 of 7 |
| Spring 2025 | Robert Edward Carbonneau | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.1 | 4.3 | 4.8 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4–6 hrs/week | 8 of 9 |