Nope, never been to Notre Dame U. The Oath of Fidelity is taken at Franciscan U by teachers in Philosophy and Theology - though I believe that teaching Literature is also "directly connected with teaching Catholic doctrine on faith and morals" too. At least by "authentic Catholic scholars" as you claim Ms. Weiss to be. Basically though, my contention is simpler, why would a parent pay (and it's not cheap) for Franciscan U expecting an orthodox, Catholic education and the student receive something other?