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Undergraduate Programs
ology and systematic theology. Majors must
maintain a B average in theology courses with no
grade lower than a C.
Recommended for a Major: Two courses in the
history of philosophy, and PHIL 330.
Requirements for a Minor: 15 semester credits of
theology including THEO 101, one course each
in scripture, moral theology and systematic theology.
Requirements for a Concentration in Youth
Ministries: THEO 101, 201, 202, 215, 260, 390,
391–399; PSYC 294; SOC 399 (two semester
credits); THEO 307 and 308 recommended.
Catholic Studies Minor: See Catholic Studies section.
Peace and Justice Program: See Peace and Justice
section.
THEO 101 or one other introductory level
course in theology is a prerequisite for all upperlevel
(300–400) courses. In unusual circumstances,
courses can be taken without the prerequisite
with the consent of the department chair.
More than one introductory level course may be
used to fulfill the general education requirement.
Course Descriptions
+THEO 101. Introduction to Theology 3 credits
The course is divided into two parts. The first
explores the fundamental issues in Christian theology;
revelation and faith, the role of the Bible
in theology, the Church and the churches. Part
two explores how Christians ought to respond in
the moral and spiritual life because of their faith
in Jesus Christ.
+THEO 201. Introduction to
the Old Testament
3 credits
Interpretation of Hebrew and Septuagint Old
Testament, attempting to understand what the
ancient writers intended to convey. Emphasis on
various authors appearing in Old Testament.
+THEO 202. Introduction to
the New Testament
3 credits
Introduction to principles of interpretation of
New Testament and survey of themes and theologies
of New Testament books.
+THEO 215. Introduction to
the Sacraments
3 credits
The life of the Church as expressed in ritual worship
is treated from the historical, theological,
and pastoral viewpoints. It encompasses the
Church’s discipline for the celebration of the
seven sacraments as well as the sources and interpretation
of sign and symbol within the sacramental
system.
+WI-THEO 219. Introduction to
Moral Issues
3 credits
Includes theories of moral development, basic
principles of moral theology and discussion of
current moral issues.
+THEO 240. Introduction to
Black Theology
3 credits
Demonstrates historically how Blacks and
minorities have appropriated the truth of
Christian Gospels given and interpreted for them
by their oppressors. It challenges participants, in
particular the African-American community, to
express their own contemporary theology in a
language and way that speaks to their present
day needs, experience, values and faith commitments.
+THEO 245. Catholicism in America 3 credits
General history of the Catholic Church in
America as an institution and a people. Special
emphasis on how Catholics lived their faith and
how their faith was affected by the American
experience. Recommended: HIST 111, 112.
(Same as HIST 245)
+THEO 250. Introduction to
Comparative Religions
3 credits
Introduction to five major religions of the world,
their cultural/social foundations, spirituality, and
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