Theology Major / Bachelor of Arts

Total Credit Hours: 128

Major Credit Hours: 38-41

The Theological Studies concentration provides the student with a broad view of the most important facets of Theology and at the same time provides the student with the opportunity to pursue courses of personal interest to the student.  A research project is completed under the guidance of a mentor.  Foundation and advanced courses in Theology examine both historical and contemporary points of view.  Scripture, the development of the Christian perspective, the meaning of Church, the function of sacraments, and liturgical practice, among other timely topics are treated.

Theology Majors in the Pastoral Ministry concentration should take THEO 10600 Introduction to Christian Theology, the preferred foundation course.

Degree Requirements

Program: BA-THEO-A

I. Core Courses (17)

THEO-10000The Search for Faith

3

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OR

THEO-10600Introduction to Christian Theology

3

THEO-21700Writing in Theology

1

THEO-22300The Old Testament

3

THEO-22500The New Testament

3

THEO-31000Christian Ethics

3

THEO-31600A History of Christian Thought

3

THEO-31700Research in Theology

1

II. Concentration

A. Theological Studies (21)

Concentration: THLG
i. Concentration Courses (12)
Students will work with their advisor to select 12 credit hours of Theology Special Topics courses with one course in each of the following designations: Ecclesiology, Christology, Religion and Culture, and Scripture.
THEO-420XXSpecial Topics

3

THEO 420XX will be repeated 4 times, for a total of 12 credit hours.
ii. Additional Courses for Theological Studies (3)
THEO-41500Capstone: Theology Studies Seminar

3

The Capstone course should be taken in the final year of study after the completion of most or all other Theology requirements.
iii. Electives (6)
Students will complete 6 credits in Theology coursework at the 20000-, 30000-, or 40000-level.

B. Pastoral Ministry (21-24)

Concentration: PSTR
i. Concentration Courses (12)
Students will work with their advisor to select 12 credit hours of Theology Special Topics courses with one course in each of the following designations: Ecclesiology, Spirituality, Interfaith and Intercultural Dialogue, and Social Justice.
THEO-420XXSpecial Topics

3

THEO 420XX will be repeated 4 times, for a total of 12 credit hours.
ii. Additional Courses for Pastoral Ministry (6-9)
THEO-30200Theology of Pastoral Ministry

3

THEO-40200Pastoral Ministry Practicum

3-6

The Capstone course, THEO 40200, should be taken in the final year of study after the completion of most or all other Theology requirements.
iii. Electives (3)
Students will complete 3 credits in Theology coursework at the 20000-, 30000-, or 40000-level.

III. Majors are required to maintain a 2.3 GPA in their Theology courses.

IV. Advanced Writing Requirement

The advanced writing requirement of the General Education curriculum is satisfied by successful completion of:
THEO-31700Research in Theology

1