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
Twelve Credits of Theology (TH) Electives
One of the Following Non-Theology Courses May Also Apply as an Elective
Course Code
Name
Credits
3
Sub-Total Credits
12
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
3
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.
III. Optional Emphasis
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
Total Credits
40-42