Theology

About the Theology Department

Theology is "faith in search of understanding," a faithful listening to and a systematic, methodical articulation of the message of the Word of God revealed by deeds and words first in Israel, culminating in Jesus Christ, himself both the mediator and sum total of Revelation and transmitted in the living tradition of the Church. The department’s mission is recovery and renewal of the Catholic theological tradition in harmony with the Magisterium and in dialogue with contemporary thought.

Admittedly, our Western civilization cannot be properly understood without some knowledge of Christianity, which is both a basis and an integral part of our cultural heritage. The study of theology, however, is much more than an essential discipline in the liberal arts education; it has a higher and more comprehensive aim. In relating man and the world to their absolute origin and end, theology imparts an ultimate unity to our understanding of reality and helps us—as no purely human discipline can—to see and fulfill the meaning of our existence.

The Department of Theology contributes to the general educational effort of the university on the undergraduate and graduate levels. It provides two core curriculum courses required of all undergraduates, Understanding the Bible, Theology 1310 and Western Theological Tradition, Theology 2311; electives for those who wish to pursue further theological knowledge; and two undergraduate majors - a B.A. in Theology and a B.A. in Pastoral Ministry.  (See Pastoral Ministry section for further information.)  In addition, the Department offers six Master’s degrees. (See graduate Ministry and Theology section for further information.)

Degrees in Theology

Bachelor of Arts in Theology

Concentration in Theology

4 + 1 in Theology

Course Information

Courses in Theology