Academic Catalog

Catholic Studies, Minor

Requirements - Minor

Students minoring in Catholic Studies must complete with a grade of “C” or better 15 semester credit hours of Program-approved courses, of which 6 semester credit hours must at the 3000 level or higher. Of the 15 semester credit hours, at least 3 semester credit hours must be from a Program-approved Theology course below the 3000 level, at least 3 semester credit hours from a Program-approved Theology course at the 3000 level or above, and at least 3 semester credit hours must be from a Program-approved Philosophy course. In addition, Catholic Studies minors must earn a passing grade in a Catholic Life Learning Community (LCOM). The Chair of the History, Philosophy and Theology Department maintains the list of approved Catholic Studies courses. Transferable credit toward minor is limited to 6 credit hours.

Select two of the following:6
Catholic Social Teaching
Sexual Ethics
History of Christian Thought
Great Women Theologians
Advanced Topics:
Theological Methods
Select one of the following:3
Theology of Love
Theology of Justice
Theology of Freedom
Faith and Science
Introduction to the Bible
Christ and the Church
Sacramental Theology
Catholic Spirituality
Catholic Social Teaching
Marriage and the Family
History of Christian Thought
Topics
Interreligious Dialogue
Business Ethics in the Context of Catholic Social Teaching
Benedictine Wisdom
Great Women Theologians
PHIL 1120Greek Philosophy3
or PHIL 2225 Medieval Philosophy
Select one of the following:3
Theology of Love
Theology of Justice
Theology of Freedom
Faith and Science
Introduction to the Bible
Christ and the Church
Sacramental Theology
Catholic Spirituality
Catholic Social Teaching
Marriage and the Family
History of Christian Thought
Topics
Interreligious Dialogue
Business Ethics in the Context of Catholic Social Teaching
Benedictine Wisdom
Great Women Theologians
Catholic Social Teaching
Sexual Ethics
History of Christian Thought
Great Women Theologians
Advanced Topics:
Theological Methods
Greek Philosophy
Medieval Philosophy
Total Hours15

Earn a passing grade in LCOM 1114 Catholic Life Learning Community.