Bachelor of Arts

Theology BA

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Program
Theology

I. Major Program Requirements

The theology major requires 34-36 semester credits of theology courses. This entails 7 required courses, 4 elective courses, and 1-3 credits in either research paper/project or thesis.

Required Courses

Course Code
Name
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
6

Plus the Following:

One Course in Scripture

Course Code
Name
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
3

One Course in the History of Christian Thought

Course Code
Name
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
3

One Course in Systematics 

Course Code
Name
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
3

One Course in Catholic Fundamentals 

Course Code
Name
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
3

One Course in Catholic Social Teachings

Course Code
Name
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
3

Research Paper/Project or Thesis

Course Code
Name
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
1-3

12 Credits of Theology (TH) Electives*

Sub-Total Credits
12

Ministry Emphasis

Students who pursue an emphasis in ministry will take 6 of their 12 theology elective credits in the following courses:

Course Code
Name
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
6

TH-424: plus disciplinary internship or clinical/practical experience

II. Other Program Requirements

Foreign Language or Intecultural Component Requirement

Option 1: Six consecutive credits of a foreign language. Those with previous language training will begin at the appropriate level to fulfill the two-course requirement.

Option 2: Two courses in theology or philosophy with an appropriate intercultural component, to be selected from:

Course Code
Name
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
6

Course sequence for majors: TH-101; then at least two 200-level courses; then upper-division courses. All degree students should review requirements for graduation.

*One of the Following Courses (3 Credits) May Apply as Electives Toward Fulfilling the 34 Credits Required for the Theology Major:

Course Code
Name
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
3
Total Credits
34