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Mission and Learning Goals

Goal 1: Students will be able to think critically and creatively about the Christian theological tradition.

Objective 1.1: Students will be able to articulate a basic knowledge of the Christian tradition.

Objective 1.2: Students will be able to read scripture and other theological texts in their historical and/or cultural contexts.

Objective 1.3: Students will be able to identify the development of theological ideas over time.

Objective 1.4: Students will be able to engage and critique a theological argument through clear writing and documentation.

Goal 2: Students will be able to apply their theological knowledge in service to the Church and society

Objective 2.1: Students will be able to analyze contemporary issues facing Church and society today;

Objective 2.2: Students will be able to advocate for the common good.

Goal 3: Majors with a concentration in pastoral ministry will be prepared for service within the Church.

Objective 3.1: Students will be able to articulate and integrate a theology of ministry into their pastoral ministry;

Objective 3.2: Students will be able to engage in pastoral activity that promotes evangelization, faith formation, worship, community, and pastoral care with sensitivity to diverse situations;

Objective 3.3: Students will be able to provide effective leadership, administration, and service in the spirit of collaboration;

Objective 3.4: Students will be leaders in advocating for further theological education both for themselves and others in pastoral ministry.

Goal 4: Majors with a concentration in secondary education will be prepared for high school teaching.

Objective 4.1: Students will be able to integrate knowledge of the Christian tradition and theology into their pedagogy;

Objective 4.2: Students will be able to engage their students in thinking, writing, and speaking about theology.

THEO 111 Goals:

  1. Students will be able to articulate (i.e., in writing and/or speaking) a basic knowledge of the Christian tradition.
  2. Students will be able to analyze critically scripture and other theological texts.
  3. Students will be able to articulate differing viewpoints on a controversial issue facing Church and society today.
  4. Students will be able to articulate a Benedictine approach to at least one of the issues addressed in the course.

TU Goals:

  1. Students will articulate a basic knowledge and theological understanding of a specific religious topic or theme.
  2. Students will demonstrate a critical theological understanding of religious texts, images, artifacts, ideas, and/or practices in their historical and/or cultural contexts.
  3. Students will analyze contemporary issues facing religion and society based on their theological knowledge.