Curriculum
Dr. Maria Calisi, Chairperson
The Department of Theology offers both a major and a minor in Theology.
Requirements for Theology Major
Degree of Bachelor of Arts
Six of the required credits for the major count towards the Core Curriculum Requirements.
TH-110 | Religious Faith in the Modern World 1 | 3 |
TH-120 | Intro to the Study of Christianity (or any 300-level course) 1 | 3 |
TH-300 | Methods and Sources of Theology | 3 |
TH-301 | Modern Christian Community: The Church | 3 |
TH-320 | Old Testament Introduction | 3 |
TH-330 | New Testament Introduction | 3 |
TH-350 | Who Is Jesus Christ? | 3 |
TH-495 | Theology Capstone | 3 |
TH- | Theology Electives | 12 |
Total Credits | 36 |
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May count towards the Core Theology Requirement. TH-121 may substitute for TH-110; and TH-122 may substitute for TH-120.
Special Notes on Major Requirements
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Theology majors may take up to nine credits in approved cognate courses in other departments in fulfillment of the Theology electives requirement.
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Courses in Classical and Modern Languages and in Philosophy are strongly recommended.
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Students considering a major in Theology should take TH-110 and TH-120 (or any 300-level course) in their Freshman year. The Core Philosophy courses should be taken in Sophomore year.
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Every student majoring in Theology must submit a Capstone Project during senior year according to departmental guidelines. The Honors thesis fulfills this requirement.
Requirements for a Minor in Theology
Three credits may be fulfilled in an approved cognate course in another department.
TH-110 | Religious Faith in the Modern World | 3 |
TH-120 | Intro to the Study of Christianity (or any 300-level course) | 3 |
TH- | Theology electives | 12 |
Total Credits | 18 |