My current plan for my final project is to reflect upon the presence of the Catholic Church in New Orleans and investigate how much of an impact it has had on New Orleans culture in the past and present. I am interested in seeing if and how New Orleans’s previously large Catholic population has changed since Katrina and in the last century. I will be contrasting Catholicism in New Orleans to the popular culture of the city such as Bourbon Street. I hope to reflect on how these two, extremely different and prominent forces co-exist in New Orleans. I plan on presenting this as a continuation and elaboration of my podcast.
I will integrate the Times-Picayune into my final project by looking at religion articles and seeing how they may or may not reveal a Catholic influence. Reading the Times-Picayune will also provide me with another way to look at New Orleans culture in general and further my general understanding of New Orleans. This will help me to approach my project analytically.
Mollie,
ReplyDeleteIt's telling that you will be able to use the Times Picayune--one source--to investigate both sides of your research, the sacred and the profane. (I use the word "profane" in its liturgical sense, not its more common usage today.)
Were you able to secure an interview with a professional at St. Louis Cathedral? See me if you have questions or want to brainstorm further.
DB