Curriculum

Requirements for Theology Majors and Minors

Major in Theology (40 credits)

• THEO 200, Philosophy for Theology
• THEO 201, Thinking Theologically
• THEO 202, Engaging Scripture
• THEO 390, Moral Theology
• three sections of THEO 395, Advanced Seminar in Theology (with permission, THEO 380, THEO 381, or a course at the SOT may substitute for one of the seminars)
• 4 credits of philosophy: PHIL 331, 333, 334, or 354
• 8 upper division theology credits as electives

Major in Theology with a Concentration in Pastoral Ministry (54-64 credits)

• THEO 200, Philosophy for Theology
• THEO 201, Thinking Theologically
• THEO 202, Engaging Scripture
• THEO 390, Moral Theology
• two sections of THEO 395, Advanced Seminar in Theology
• THEO 380, Pastoral Ministry
• THEO 346, Diversity in Christian Community
• 10-16 credits of THEO 397, Internship
• 4 elective credits in pastoral ministry
• 4 credits of philosophy: PHIL 331, 333, 334, or 354
• PSYC 390, Group Dynamics (with prerequisite PSYC 111) or COMM 265, Group Communication

Major in Theology with a Minor in Secondary Education (76 credits)

• THEO 200, Philosophy for Theology
• THEO 201, Thinking Theologically
• THEO 202, Engaging Scripture
• THEO 390, Moral Theology
• two sections of THEO 395, Advanced Seminar in Theology
• 4 credits of philosophy: PHIL 331, 333, 334, or 354
• 4 upper division theology credits as electives
• 44 education credits required for secondary education minor

Minor in Theology (20 credits)

• THEO 201, Thinking Theologically
• THEO 202, Engaging Scripture
• either THEO 390, Moral Theology, or THEO 395, Advanced Seminar in Theology
• 8 upper division theology credits as electives (may include additional sections of THEO 395)

Courses Restricted to Theology Majors and Minors

THEO 200 Philosophy for Theology

• A historical survey of western philosophy from Plato to the twentieth century, designed to offer "coathooks" for understanding the connection between theology and philosophy. 
• Offered once a year in spring, beginning spring 2005.
• Ordinarily taken during the first or second year.

THEO 201 Thinking Theologically

• This course offers theology majors a common grounding in Christian doctrine.
• Offered once a year in fall, beginning fall 2004.
• Ordinarily taken during the sophomore or junior year.
• Prerequisite: THEO 111. One course in philosophy recommended.

THEO 202 Engaging Scripture

• This course offers theology majors a common grounding in Christian approaches to Scripture, building on THEO 111.
• Offered once a year in spring, beginning spring 2005.
• Ordinarily taken during the sophomore or junior year.
• Prerequisite: THEO 111.

THEO 390 Moral Theology

• This course offers theology majors a common grounding in Catholic moral theology, building on the foundations laid in THEO 200, 201, and 202.
• Offered once a year in fall, beginning fall 2005.
• Ordinarily taken in senior year after the completion of most requirements for the major.
• Prerequisite: THEO 111. Recommended: THEO 200, 201, 202.

THEO 395 Advanced Seminar in Theology

• This course examines a specific topic in depth, presupposing a broad background in theology. Students will have the opportunity to do significant individual research.
• Topics will rotate among the eight theological subdisciplines: Old Testament, New Testament, Church History, Systematics, Moral Theology, Liturgy, Spirituality, and Jewish Studies/World Religions.
• Offered every semester, beginning fall 2004.
• Ordinarily taken by theology majors during each on-campus semester in junior and senior years.
• Prerequisite: THEO 111. It is recommended that students take THEO 201 and 202 prior to or concurrently with this class.