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Theology

Department Chair: John Merkle

Department Faculty: Charles Bobertz, David Cloutier, Martin Connell, Barry Cytron, Bernard Evans, Daniel Finn, Mary Forman OSB, Juliann Heller, Gerard Jacobitz OSB, Roger Kasprick OSB, Jeffrey Kaster, Patricia Kennedy OSB, Dale Launderville OSB, Daniel McKanan, John Merkle, Christian Morris OSB, Michael Patella OSB, Mary Reuter OSB, Denese Rigby OSB, Helen Rolfson OSF, Christopher Ruddy, Anthony Ruff OSB, Vincent Smiles, Regina Wolfe, Susan Wood SCL

Rooted in a 1,500 year old Benedictine tradition, the department of theology offers courses which, for the most part, focus on various aspects of the Christian faith. Complementing the Roman Catholic character of the department, the offerings include studies in other Christian traditions, Judaism and other religions of the world. Through these courses, students can explore the perennial questions about the reality of God, the meaning of human existence and the relationship between God, humanity and the world.

Graduates with a major in theology have entered a wide variety of graduate programs and careers. Many of these are not directly linked to the major, but others are, such as graduate programs in liturgy and careers in pastoral ministry.

• Assessment

• Major

  • Major in Theology

  • Major in Theology with a Minor in Secondary Education

  • Major in Theology with a Concentration in Faith Formation

  • Major in Theology with a Concentration in Pastoral Ministry

• Minor 

• Theology Courses

  • Lower Division CORE Requirement

  • Sacred Scripture

  • Church History/Historical Theology

  • Doctrinal Theology

  • Spirituality

  • Moral Theology/Christian Ethics

  • Liturgical Studies

  • Jewish Studies/World Religions

  • Faith Formation

  • Pastoral Theology/Ministry

  • General Courses

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