Theology (B.A.)
The purpose of the Theology department is primarily to advance the University’s program of liberal education by extending the horizons of truth and understanding to encompass the transcendent dimensions of reality. This is accomplished, in part, through a faithful but critical consideration of the Judeo-Christian tradition. At the same time, the theology major offers a college level program that seeks to prepare men and women for a variety of ministries within the Church.
The Theology department embraces many of the goals of the University and supports these specific goals: to provide a forum for a consideration of the transcendent and ultimate questions of human existence, and to provide an educational experience that embodies the Catholic, Franciscan heritage of the University. The Theology department shares in these goals: to provide both men and women with a liberal education, and to provide for intellectual growth by an open, questioning, and reasoned approach to learning.
Students who major in Theology, depending upon their personal and professional goals, will be encouraged to enroll in courses in other subject areas both to enrich and broaden knowledge and to enhance career preparation. The major and minor programs both require specific liberal education courses in history and philosophy.
The department accepts transfer and PLAP credit. However, a student majoring in Theology must complete at least 12 credit hours of course work in the Theology department at the University of St. Francis.
Major Program (40 credit hours)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| THEO 101 | Introduction to Theology | 3 |
| THEO 200 | Introduction to the Old Testament | 3 |
| THEO 210 | Introduction to the New Testament | 3 |
| THEO 220 | Church: Yesterday and Today | 3 |
| THEO 230 | Christian Morality | 3 |
| THEO 260 | Worship and Christian Life | 3 |
| THEO 350 | Images of Jesus | 3 |
| THEO 490 | Senior Project | 1 |
| THEO XXX | Additional Theology Electives 1 | 12 |
| Required/Specified Support Courses | ||
| PHIL 202 | Philosophy of the Human Person | 3 |
| PHIL 312 | Philosophy of Religion | 3 |
| Total Hours | 40 | |
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12 hours of electives in theology are determined in consultation with student’s advisor.
Concentration in Pastoral Ministry (optional)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required | ||
| THEO 325 | Topics in Pastoral Ministry | 1-3 |
| Suggested Electives | ||
| THEO 240 | Christian Marriage | 3 |
| THEO 494 | Topics in Theology | 3 |
| THEO 498 | Internship Pastoral Ministry | 1-9 |
Concentration in Teaching Ministry (optional)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required | ||
| THEO 340 | Christian Catechesis | 1-3 |
| Suggested Electives | ||
| THEO 240 | Christian Marriage | 3 |
| THEO 290 | World Religions | 3 |
| THEO 494 | Topics in Theology | 3 |
| THEO 498 | Internship Pastoral Ministry | 3 |
Students work with their advisors in selecting additional elective credits to fulfill the 120 credit hours required for graduation.