College Honors Program

Date of Creation

Spring 5-11-2026

Degree Type

Thesis

Department

Religious Studies

First Advisor

Fr. Peter Nguyen

Abstract

Mental health issues such as depression and anxiety are on the rise. No wonder considering all the issues that world faces today, from rising authoritarianism to a loneliness epidemic. 

This thesis studies how Catholic higher education, specifically the Jesuit theory of education, St. John Henry Newman's theory of education, and St. Edith Stein's theory of education, can prepare students for such a world. It looks at educational as formational and with a purpose beyond simply acquiring the necessary skills for a job.

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