I don't recall your mentioning the name of your school, but I seem to recall
your mentioning your pursuit of a degree in biblical studies. The Celtic Christian
tradition supposedly goes back to Joseph of Arimathea, and successfully
coexisted with the mystery schools around Glastonbury until the 5th century or
so, when Rome began to exert its influence. In Wales, Ireland, and Scotland,
the Celtic traditions had influence for centuries later. The conflict between
the attitudes and teachings of the Celtic lay and independent abbots is what led to the Pope "giving" Ireland to Henry II in exchange for his promise to go over there and make them do what he (the Pope) said. This is the root of
the Irish "problem". The combination of a drive to power with the greed of Henry and Pope and their inherent lack of respect for individual freedom of choice has produced hundreds of years of conflict. Most history programs and professors have no wish to delve into this, but it's definitely church history,
Celtic history, and relevant in today's world. It might be the basis of an argument for such a course.