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Chair and Professor Malloy; Professor Goodwin,  Associate Professors Alexander, Eitel, Esposito, Glicksman, Norris, and Rombs; Assistant Professors Cruess; Affiliate Assistant Professors Bulzacchelli,  Neenan, Ramirez and Van House; Associate Professor Emerita Raiche

About the Theology Department

Theology is "faith in search of understanding," a faithful listening to and reflection on God’s Revelation by deeds and words first in Israel, culminating in Jesus Christ, and transmitted in Sacred Scripture and the living tradition of the Church. The department’s mission is the recovery and renewal of the Catholic theological tradition and of pastoral practice, in harmony with the Magisterium, in dialogue with contemporary thought, and in service to the Church’s life and mission. 

Our Western civilization cannot be properly understood without some knowledge of Christianity, which is both a foundation 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. Theology discloses the ultimate unity of reality, as no purely human discipline can, by relating man and the world to their absolute origin and end in God.

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 an undergraduate major in Theology, as well as several concentrations (in Theology, Pastoral Ministry, and Jewish Studies). In addition, the Department offers six Master’s degrees (see graduate Ministry and Theology sections for further information), as well as contributing courses to the IPS core. 

 

 Degrees in Theology

Bachelor of Arts in Theology

Concentration in Theology

4 + 1 in Theology

Course Information

Courses in Theology