Doctrine of Discovery

Authors

Peggy L. Roske, College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's UniversityFollow

Document Type

Presentation

Publication Date

3-17-2018

Abstract

Still having repercussions today, the 15^th century “Doctrine of Discovery” gave Christian explorers and governments the moral and legal authority to invade, enslave and dominate Indigenous Peoples, underpinning cultural biases and disadvantages even into the 21^st century. Learn about the Doctrine in this presentation by Peggy Landwehr Roske to community members attending an event sponsored by the Social Justice & Ministry Committee at the St. John the Baptist Parish Center, Collegeville, on March 7, 2018. [NOTE: The Catholic Church officially repudiated the Doctrine of Discovery on March 30, 2023, declaring that it is not part of the Catholic Church's teachings and does not reflect the equal dignity and rights of Indigenous peoples.]

Recommended Citation

Roske, Peggy L., "Doctrine of Discovery" (2018). Libraries Lectures. 20.
https://digitalcommons.csbsju.edu/library_lectures/20