Program Goals
This program is designed to:
(1) Cultivate survey knowledge and integration of the Catholic theological tradition and its application in diverse contexts;
(2) enable students to think theologically by considering different theological areas, perspectives, and methods;
(3) provide an opportunity for students to conduct specialized research in a particular area of interest.
CORE COURSES (24 credits)
PHIL 501: Philosophical Themes of Catholic Theology
THEO 501: Foundations of Theology
SCRI 500: Introduction to the Old Testament
*SCRI 510: Introduction to the New Testament
*THEO 510: Christology and Trinity
THEO 530: Christian Morality
THEO 540: Liturgy and Sacraments
THEO 551: Ecclesiology of Vatican II
* SCRI 505: Introduction to Scripture + SCRI 516: Johannine Literature, SCRI 521: St. Paul’s Epistles, SCRI 532: Torah, or others could replace SCRI 500 + SCRI 510
CONCENTRATION COURSES (12 credits)
HIST 505: History of the Church
THEO 522: Catholic Social Teachings
THEO 560: Christian Anthropology
THEO 570: Canon Law for Ministry
THEO 585: Selected Topics in Theology
ELECTIVE (3 credits)
Any 500-level course
RESEARCH METHODS (no credits)
MTHD: Basic Research Skills Modules
MAJOR PAPER (3 or 6 credits)
THEO 602: Major Paper (3 credits) or
THESIS: Thesis Writing (6 credits. 3 in lieu of an elective)
Learning Outcomes
Students who have successfully completed this program:
- Students are able to conduct responsible biblical interpretation within the Catholic tradition and demonstrate an understanding of the church’s teaching and practice from historical, doctrinal, and systematic perspectives and its relevance for contemporary Christian living.