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Theology
Theology Major (45 credits):
The theology major is recommended for students with a general interest in theology and/or those
intending to pursue graduate study, or a career teaching religion in a Catholic high school.
A. Theology Core
B. Twelve credits from the following courses:
GK141 Basic Greek I
GK142 Basic Greek II
HB101 Basic Hebrew I
L101 Introduction to Latin I
L102 Introduction to Latin II
PH253 History of Ancient Philosophy
PH254 History of Medieval Philosophy
PH355 History of Modern Philosophy
PH358 History of 19th and 20th Century Philosophy
Theology Minor (18 credits):
One may pursue a theology minor to supplement any major in the liberal arts, to further one’s
knowledge of the human persons’ relationship to God, or for other personal interest.
A. The following course:
TH209 Methods in Catholic Theology
B. Fifteen additional theology credits
Theology of Ministry Minor (21 credits):
Students may pursue a theology of ministry minor in order to provide theological foundations for
ministry in a variety of Church-related positions. Students enrolled in the liturgical music major are
required to concurrently pursue this minor.
A. One of the following Faith Traditions I courses:
TH112 History of the Bible
TH113 Bible and Belief
TH114 Religions of the Book
B. One of the following Faith Traditions II courses:
TH250 Christian View of the Human Person
TH300 Christianity in a Global Context
C. All of the following:
TH209 Methods in Catholic Theology
TH210 Introduction to the Old Testament
TH220 Introduction to the New Testament
TH310 Principles of Sacraments and Liturgy
TH410 Theology of Ministry
Department Courses
TH112 History of the Bible 3 credits
The Christian Bible inspires faith for billions of persons worldwide and is a best-seller every year. In this
course the Bible is studied as a product of God and of people. Students consider how the Bible actually
emerged in the lives of Jews and Christians as well as how it sustains Christianity today. Typical areas of
study are the Bible’s literary forms, historical contexts, and faithful heroes.
TH113 Bible and Belief 3 credits
The Christian Bible inspires faith for billions of persons worldwide and is a best-seller every year. In
this course the Bible is studied as a means of God’s revelation. Special focus is given to how different
denominations vary in their respective use of the book as a source of divine revelation. Also considered
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