Major in Theology
The curriculum for Theology majors incorporates both structure and flexibility. Majors take a combination of essential, required courses and electives from within and outside the Department of Theology. Students outside of the College of Arts and Science can also major in Theology. Programs are designed in consultation with the Director of Undergraduate Studies and the student's Theology faculty advisor. Students majoring in theology must choose between two tracks: the Theology Major or Expanded Theology Major.
Theology Major
TheÌýTheology Major (30 hours)Ìýis relatively unstructured and flexible, easily tailored to various motivations and goals for theological study and adaptable to the diverse paths and timetables by which students come to the major. It offers a theological enrichment and complement to a student’s ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ education, through the following requirements:
- Theology Core (2 courses; 6 credits)
- Majors Course: THEO2001 Tradition and Traditions (1 course; 3 credits)
- Majors Course: THEO2002 Trajectories in Contemporary Theology (1 course; 3 credits)
- Electives (6 courses; 18 credits)*
* 2 courses/6 credits from another discipline (including the first major) may also count toward the Theology Major or Expanded Theology Major, provided that they have sufficient theological relevance as determined by the Director of Undergraduate Studies.
Guidelines for Theology Majors Who Entered the University before AY2022-2023
In light of the changes to the honors theology major that take effect beginning in the Fall of 2022 and that the previous required courses (THEO3577 Conciliar Traditions and THEO3330 Majors Seminar) will no longer be offered, students who began the major before the Fall of 2022 should note the following guidance:
- Students who have completed neither THEO3577 Conciliar Traditions nor THEO3330 Majors Seminar will need to complete both THEO2001 Tradition and Traditions and THEO2002 Trajectories in Contemporary Theology to complete the theology major for graduation.
- Students who have already completed both THEO3577 Conciliar Traditions and THEO3330 Majors Seminar will not need to complete either THEO2001 Tradition and Traditions or THEO2002 Trajectories in Contemporary Theology. Furthermore, such students may not enroll in THEO2001 for elective credit.
- As a general, but imperfect, guideline for the purposes of theology major credit fulfillment, consider THEO3577 Conciliar Traditions ≈ THEO2001 Tradition and Traditions, and THEO3330 Majors Seminar ≈ THEO2002 Trajectories in Contemporary Theology. Thus:
- Students who have completed THEO3577 Conciliar Traditions but not THEO3330 Majors Seminar will not need to complete THEO2001 Tradition and Traditions, nor may they enroll in THEO2001 Tradition and Traditions for elective credit. But such students must complete THEO2002 Trajectories in Contemporary Theology (unless given permission by the Director of Undergraduate Studies).
- Students who have completed THEO3330 Majors Seminar but not THEO3577 Conciliar Traditions will not need to complete THEO2002 Trajectories in Contemporary Theology. But such students must complete THEO2001 Tradition and Traditions.
Do not hesitate to reach out to the Director of Undergraduate Studies if you have questions or concerns!