Theology and Philosophy
Theology major
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 semester hours of course work in the Theology department at the University of St. Francis.
Major Program (49 semester hours)
Required Courses:
| THEO 101 | Introduction to Theology | 3 |
| THEO 200 | Introduction to Old Testament | 3 |
| THEO 210 | Introduction to New Testament | 3 |
| THEO 220 | Church: Yesterday and Today | 3 |
| THEO 230 | Christian Morality | 3 |
| THEO 260 | Worship and Christian Life | 3 |
| THEO 305 | Second Vatican Council | 3 |
| THEO 350 | Images of Jesus | 3 |
| THEO 490 | Senior Thesis | 1 |
Additional Theology Electives 12*
Required/Specified Support Courses:
| PHIL 202 | Philosophy of the Human Person | 3 |
| PHIL 312 | Philosophy of Religion | 3 |
| HIST 111 | World Civilization to 1500 | 3 |
| HIST 112 | World Civilization since 1500 | 3 |
*12 hours of electives in theology are determined in consultation with student’s advisor.
Concentration in Pastoral Ministry (optional)
Required:
| THEO 325 | Topics in Pastoral Ministry |
1-3
|
| THEO 240 | Christian Marriage | 3 |
| THEO 494 | Topics in Theology | 3 |
| THEO 498 | Internship | 1-9 |
Concentration in Teaching Ministry (optional)
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 | 1-9 |