Theology
Program Type: Major, Minor
Program Level: Undergraduate
Department: Arts and Humanities
The theology and philosophy department seeks to assist students’ personal growth and sense of community by facilitating their examination of Catholic and Christian traditions using reflective dialogue between faith and reason.
- Bachelor of Arts
- Major
- Theology
- Minor
- Theology
- Philosophy
Bachelor Degree Requirements: 128 credits
Major Course Requirements:
- THL 125 Wisdom of Benedict
- THL 250 The Old Testament
- THL 251 The New Testament
- THL 280 Introduction of Theology
- THL 302 The Christian Life
- THL 330 Jesus the Christ
- THL 332 Catholic Symbol and Sacrament
- THL 361 History of Christianity
- THL 490 Senior Project
Choose one of the following courses:
- THL 321 Synoptic Gospels
- THL 322 Johannine Literature
Choose one of the following:
- THL 324 Exodus/Sinai Narratives
- THL 325 OT Prophets and Prophecy
Choose one of the following courses:
- PHL 381 History of Ancient & Medieval Philosophy
- PHL 382 History of Modern & Contemporary Philosophy
Choose six credits from the following, not taken above:
- THL 230 Biblical Studies
- THL 261 Understanding the Catholic Faith
- THL 270 World Religions
- THL 321 Synoptic Gospels
- THL 322 Johannine Literature
- THL 324 Exodus/Sinai Narratives
- THL 325 OT Prophets and Prophecy
- PHL 350 Peace and Justice
Choose one Philosophy course:
- An independent study or special topics course may be used upon departmental approval.
Related Course Requirements:
- BLI 101 Benedictine Leadership I
- BLI 201 Benedictine Leadership II
- Choose three courses in psychology and sociology, to include at least one course in each area.
Additional Requirement:
- Intermediate proficiency in a second language.
Minor Course Requirements: 17 credits
Choose from the following:
- BLI 201 Benedictine Leadership II
- THL 230 Biblical Studies
- THL 250 The Old Testament
- THL 251 The New Testament
- THL 270 World Religions
- THL 280 Introduction of Theology
- THL 302 The Christian Life
- THL 321 Synoptic Gospels
- THL 322 Johannine Literature
- THL 324 Exodus/Sinai Narratives
- THL 325 OT Prophets and Prophecy
- THL 330 Jesus the Christ
- THL 332 Catholic Symbol and Sacrament
- THL 361 History of Christianity
- THL 490 Senior Project
Dr. Paul Anders
Associate Professor of Philosophy and Religious Studies
Dr. Terry Lafferty
Assistant Professor of Theology
Dr. Jason Heron
Assistant Professor of Theology
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Assistant Professor of Theology and Philosophy
email: theresa.lafferty@mountmarty.edu
phone: 605-760-1213