Theology, Bachelor of Arts
College: College of Liberal Arts
Department: History, Philosophy, and Theology
Student Type: Traditional Undergraduate
Degree: Bachelor of Arts
Campus: Both Lisle Campus and Mesa Campus
Requirements - Major
Theology majors must complete, with a grade of “C” or better, at least 36 semester credit hours of Theology courses. At least 18 semester credit hours must be at the 3000 level or above, of which 6 semester credit hours must be at the 4000 level or above. The 36 semester credit hours must include:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Theology of Love | ||
| Theology of Justice | ||
| Theology of Freedom | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Interreligious Dialogue | ||
| Interreligious Dialogue | ||
| Select four of the following: | 12 | |
| Faith and Science | ||
| Religions of Asia | ||
| Abrahamic Traditions | ||
| Christ and the Church | ||
| Sacramental Theology | ||
| Catholic Spirituality | ||
| Catholic Social Teaching | ||
| Marriage and the Family | ||
| Introduction to Judaism | ||
| History of Christian Thought | ||
| Business Ethics in the Context of Catholic Social Teaching | ||
| Eastern Christianity | ||
| Benedictine Wisdom | ||
| Great Women Theologians | ||
| Religion in United States | ||
| Topics | ||
| Black and Latine Theologies | ||
| Introduction to Islam | ||
| Select four of the following: | 12 | |
| Christ & the Church | ||
| Faith and Science | ||
| Sacramental Theology | ||
| Catholic Spirituality | ||
| Catholic Social Teaching | ||
| Sexual Ethics | ||
| History of Christian Thought | ||
| Interreligious Dialogue | ||
| Great Women Theologians | ||
| Religion in the United States | ||
| Black and Latine Theologies | ||
| Advanced Topics: | ||
| THEO 4405 | Theological Methods | 3 |
| THEO 4399 | Thesis | 3 |
| Total Hours | 36 | |
Students may only take courses offered at both the 2000 and 3000 level once for credit. One Writing Intensive course must be completed within the major.
Students in the Theology major or minor will achieve the following student learning outcomes (SLO):
Student Learning Outcome 1: Show knowledge of the Benedictine charism and Catholic scripture and tradition.
• University SLO: 1. Disciplinary competence and skills
Student Learning Outcome 2: Describe how different religions view creation, the human person, spirituality, and the divine.
• University SLO: 6. Global awareness and cultural competence
Student Learning Outcome 3: Engage ethical problems thoughtfully and actively, and contribute to the work of peace and justice.
• University SLO: 7. Civic engagement and social responsibility
Student Learning Outcome 4: Understand the study of religion as an interdisciplinary task.
• University SLO: 1. Disciplinary competence and skills