Theology and Religious Studies Degree Requirements
Major Requirements for a BA in Theology and Religious Studies
The Bachelor of 艺术s degree in Theology and Religious Studies requires 120 credits.
General 教育 Requirements (57-58 credits)
In addition to meeting the course requirements for each respective major, all students must also fulfill the General 教育 requirements for the 本科 College. Students may apply six credits in their major toward these requirements.
Required Courses (36 credits)
This course is a study of Catholicism through an examination of several key questions: What is the journey of faith? 上帝是谁?? Who is Jesus Christ? What is the meaning of the human person, salvation, the Church, the moral life, and Christian spirituality? (3学分)
This course is a study of Christian ethics—its nature and character, historical background, and contemporary questions—with a focus on issues of social justice. We will examine ways in which the dignity of individuals and communities is honored and empowered. Areas to receive particular attention include: the environment, racism, and gender. (3学分)
Theology and Religious Studies Electives (24 credits)
Religious Studies elective courses are chosen in consultation with the student’s academic 导师.
Remaining Electives
The remaining credit hours are electives and can consist of Theology and Religious Studies courses, but should not be limited to this particular discipline.
Required 支持ing Course (3学分)
- One course in 哲学
Requirements for a Minor in Theology and Religious Studies (18 credits)
- RST 0200: Catholic Intellectual Tradition (3学分)
- Five Theology and Religious Studies electives, including one course in World Religions and one course in Scripture (15 credits)