Theology (Th)
The way in which religion shapes human thought and action, human history and current events is exceedingly complex and vital to understanding the world around us. Theology engages the perennial questions about God, faith, and human society. The Theology major investigates religion and religious thought, how religion shapes and is shaped by human cultures, and what it means for human beings to follow God in faith. The program in Theology exposes students to different sources, problems and methodologies. Students will explore one particular question in-depth by writing a senior paper. The program is well-suited for students who wish to take interdisciplinary approaches to the study of Theology, including historical, philosophical, sociological, or literary-critical. The interests of such students may be descriptive, explanatory, or normative.
Program of Study (Proposed Degree Requirements)
Second Year
| Th 1 ab | Theological Foundations |
| Th 2 | Introduction to the Old Testament |
| Th 3 | Introduction to the New Testament |
| Th 4 | Liturgical Theology & Praxis |
| Th 5 | Introduction to Church History |
| CI 2 ab | Core Integration |
| Electives |
Third, Fourth Years
| Th 80 | Theology Research |
| Th 81 | Independent Reading in Theology |
| Th 82 | Senior Thesis Research |
| Th 90 | Oral Communication Skills |
| Th 91 | Critical Thinking and Writing |
| Electives |
Theology Courses 1-91
| Th 1 ab | Theological Foundations |
| Th 2 | Introduction to the Old Testament |
| Th 3 | Introduction to the New Testament |
| Th 4 | Liturgical Theology & Praxis |
| Th 5 | Introduction to Church History |
| Th 6 | A Taste of New Testament Greek (1 unit) |
| Th 7 | New Testament Greek |
| Th 8 | Scriptural Interpretation and Hermeneutics |
| Th 10 | Ancient Spirituality for Contemporary Life |
| Th 11 | Great Christian Thinkers |
| Th 12 | Principles of Ministry and Leadership |
| Th 15 | Ethics, Morality and Tough Questions |
| Th 16 | Religion and Media |
| Th 20 | Systematic Theology A – The Trinity |
| Th 21 | Systematic Theology B – The Church |
| Th 22 | Systematic Theology C – Creation |
| Th 23 | Heresies, Schisms & Theological Turning Points |
| Th 24 | Theological Method |
| Th 80 | Theology Research |
| Th 81 | Independent Reading in Theology |
| Th 82 | Senior Thesis Research |
| Th 90 | Oral Communication Skills |
| Th 91 | Critical Thinking and Writing |
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