Theology Major / Bachelor of Arts
Total Credit Hours: 128
Theological Studies Concentration Major Credit Hours: 36
Pastoral Ministry Concentration Major Credit Hours: 39-42
The Theological Studies concentration provides the student with a broad view of the most important facets of Theology and at the same time provides the student with the opportunity to pursue courses of personal interest to the student. A research project is completed under the guidance of a mentor. Foundation and advanced courses in Theology examine both historical and contemporary points of view. Scripture, the development of the Christian perspective, the meaning of Church, the function of sacraments, and liturgical practice, among other timely topics are treated.
Theology Majors in the Pastoral Ministry concentration should take THEO 10600 Introduction to Christian Theology, the preferred foundation course.
Degree Requirements
Program: BA-THEO-A
Concentration: THLG or PSTR
II. Concentration
A. Theological Studies
Concentration: THLG
Eighteen additional credit hours are required for the major, 9 of which must be advanced courses (30000 level or above) other than those listed as core requirements.
B. Pastoral Ministry
Concentration: PSTR
i. Concentration Courses (18)
ii. Capstone (3-6)
The Capstone course should be taken in the final year of study after the completion of most or all other Theology requirements.
iii. Recommended Courses
| ELED-24000 | Foundations of Instruction | 3 |
| - | OR | |
| SCED-32200 | Characteristics and Development of the Adolescent Learner | 3 |
| PSYC-21200 | Adolescence and Youth | 3 |
| PSYC-22000 | Theories of Personality and Development | 3 |
| PSYC-28000 | Group Dynamics | 3 |
| PSYC-36000 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| SCED-31200 | Instructional Strategies and Learning Communities for Adolescents | 3 |
| FLAN-XXXXX | Two semesters of a Foreign Language | 6 |
I. Core Courses
III. Majors are required to maintain a 2.3 GPA in their Theology courses.
IV. Advanced Writing Requirement
The advanced writing requirement of the General Education curriculum is satisfied by successful completion of: