Theology, Minor
Theology minors must complete, with a grade of “C” or better, at least 15 semester credit hours of Theology courses or at least 12 semester credit hours of Theology courses and 3 semester credit hours of Religious Studies courses. At least 6 semester credit hours must be at the 3000-level or above.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Theology of Love | ||
| Theology of Justice | ||
| Theology of Freedom | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Catholic Social Teaching | ||
| Marriage and the Family | ||
| Faith and Science | ||
| History of Christian Thought | ||
| Introduction to the Bible | ||
| Christ and the Church | ||
| Great Women Theologians | ||
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Christ & the Church | ||
| Sacramental Theology | ||
| Catholic Spirituality | ||
| Catholic Social Teaching | ||
| Sexual Ethics | ||
| History of Christian Thought | ||
| Interreligious Dialogue | ||
| Great Women Theologians | ||
| Advanced Topics: | ||
| Select three semester credit hours of additional THEO courses | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 15 | |
Transferable credit toward the minor limited to 6 semester credit hours.
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