Theology

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-110Religious Faith in the Modern World 13
TH-120Intro to the Study of Christianity (or any 300-level course) 13
TH-300Methods and Sources of Theology3
TH-301Modern Christian Community: The Church3
TH-320Old Testament Introduction3
TH-330New Testament Introduction3
TH-350Who Is Jesus Christ?3
TH-495Theology Capstone3
TH-Theology Electives12
Total Credits36
1

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

1

Theology majors may take up to nine credits in approved cognate courses in other departments in fulfillment of the Theology electives requirement.

2

Courses in Classical and Modern Languages and in Philosophy are strongly recommended.

3

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.

4

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-110Religious Faith in the Modern World3
TH-120Intro to the Study of Christianity (or any 300-level course)3
TH-Theology electives12
Total Credits18