Dr. J.T. Bandzuh will teach HPGA 281: Special Topics – Critical Concerns of the Sisters of Mercy in Ireland (3 credits) in Spring 2027. The course is open to all students and meets Mondays and Wednesdays from 12:30 to 1:45 p.m.

Offered in honor of the 200th anniversary of the Sisters of Mercy, the course explores Irish culture, literature, politics, geography, and more. Students will also study the Critical Concerns of the Sisters of Mercy (Earth, racism, immigration, women, and nonviolence) through a comparative look at Ireland and the United States.

The course concludes with an optional trip to Ireland in early to mid-June 2027. Hosted by Mary Immaculate College in Limerick, Ireland, the trip will include tours and cultural experiences throughout the country, with visits to notable attractions such as the Cliffs of Moher, the Guinness Storehouse, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and a national park. The estimated cost is $2,000–$2,500, plus airfare.

Contact Dr. J.T. Bandzuh (jbandzuh@mtaloy.edu) for more information.