The Effects of Newman's Mediterranean Voyage on His Conversion

Author

Herbert E. Hengsbach, Marquette University

Date of Award

6-1930

Degree Type

Bachelors Essay

Degree Name

Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Department

Theology

First Advisor

William H. Bucknell

Abstract

The purpose of this thesis is to give a detailed account of the travels of John Henry Newman in eighteen hundred and thirty-two, stres­sing and discussing the events which influenced Newman most in his conversion to the Catholic faith. This thesis aims at more than a mere tabulation of events; it is to be a cross-section of Newman's life during the period of a year. This discussion, also, will attempt to disprove the Protestant theory stating that Newman was con­verted: because he was of a Catholic temperament and that religion is merely a matter of temperament. During this eventful voyage, Newman found his true mission in life and through this voyage he reached conclusions which have had an influence in England down to the present day.

Comments

A Thesis submitted to the Faculty of the College of Liberal Arts, Marquette University, in Partial Fulfillment of the Require­ments for the Degree of Bachelor of Philosophy

Recommended Citation

Hengsbach, Herbert E., "The Effects of Newman's Mediterranean Voyage on His Conversion" (1930). Bachelors’ Theses. 541.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/bachelor_essays/541