2026 Capstone Theses
The Meaning of Catharsis: Confronting Suffering Through Art
Br. Ramiro Ayala, LC
April 28, 2026
Introduction The human reality of each person is deeply tied to the experiences they have throughout their life. Thus, even the most difficult and uncomfortable situations have an impact on life. Now there are many ...
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The Question of Exploration: Civilizational Self-Understanding in Ming China
Br. Matthew Artall, LC
April 24, 2026
Introduction The question of whether to explore beyond one’s borders is not new, and this question was answered in strikingly different ways in China and in the West in the 15th century. As The Age ...
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Freedom in Paradise Lost
Br. Christian Patterson, LC
April 24, 2026
Introduction Freedom is the God given ability to consciously choose among possible goods and flourish accordingly. The modern world has rejected this understanding of freedom and instead promotes the idea that to flourish man needs ...
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Hamilton: An Integration of Past and Present
Br. Keiren Hamilton, LC
April 23, 2026
Introduction Lin Manuel Miranda’s first debut of the concept of Hamilton was met with ridicule. He was an established writer of Musical Theatre, having just won a Tony Award, when he was invited to present ...
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The Adventure of the Hero By Joseph Campbell in J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter Saga
Br. Fernando Correa, LC
March 9, 2026
Introduction In this capstone, I will explain the hero’s journey from Joseph Campbell’s perspective, as presented in his book The Hero with a Thousand Faces, using J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series. The Hero with a ...
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