The theology minor introduces students to foundational and advanced courses in theology. The minor familiarizes students with the basic principles and methods of theology, and, depending upon their particular interests, enables them to apply those principles and methods to specific topics or areas of study in historical or contemporary theology.
Minor in Theology Requirements: 18 Credits*
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| One Christian Tradition Course (Choose one) | 3 | |
| The Christian Tradition: Then and Now | ||
| The Christian Tradition: Global Visions | ||
| The Christian Tradition: Exploring the Great Questions | ||
| The Christian Tradition: In Women's Voices | ||
| The Christian Tradition: Faith and Witness | ||
| One Biblical Tradition Course (Choose one) | 3 | |
| The Biblical Tradition: Ancestors and Heroes | ||
| The Biblical Tradition: The Human Question | ||
| The Biblical Tradition: Social Justice in the Old Testament | ||
| The Biblical Tradition: Gender, Economy, and Violence | ||
| The Biblical Tradition: Perspectives on Suffering and Evil | ||
| The Biblical Tradition: Sickness and Healing | ||
| The Biblical Tradition: New Testament | ||
| The Biblical Tradition: Early Christian Community and Identity | ||
| The Biblical Tradition: The Johannine Literature | ||
| The Biblical Tradition: The Synoptic Gospels | ||
| The Biblical Tradition: Messiah, Prophet, and Rabbi | ||
| The Biblical Tradition: The Gospel in Service of Social Justice | ||
| Electives - Four courses - Choose two courses from Group 2 and two additional courses from either Group 1 or Group 2: | 12 | |
| Group 1 - Electives | ||
| The Human Induced Climate Crisis: Origins and Solutions | ||
| Sport and Spirituality | ||
| Theological Ethics: Applying Moral Principles | ||
| Theological Ethics: Applying Moral Principles in the Marketplace | ||
| Theological Ethics: Sexual and Gender Issues | ||
| Theological Ethics: Moral Perception and Moral Blindness | ||
| Theological Ethics: Social Action and Political Advocacy | ||
| Ultimate Questions: Jesus Christ, Yesterday and Today | ||
| Divine Providence, Catholic Social Teaching, & the Problem of Climate Change | ||
| Ultimate Questions: God and the Creation of Everything | ||
| Ignatian Spirituality and the Vocation to Healthcare | ||
| Ultimate Questions: Where Theology Meets Neuroscience | ||
| Ultimate Questions: Reconciliation | ||
| Ultimate Questions: African Christianity | ||
| The Spirituality and History of Ignatius of Loyola and the Society of Jesus | ||
| Ultimate Questions: Vatican II | ||
| Ultimate Questions: Theology of Christian Marriage | ||
| Ultimate Questions: A Theology of the Catholic Sacraments | ||
| Christianity and the Holocaust | ||
| Eucharist: Liturgical Theology and Practice | ||
| Egyptian Art and Archaeology | ||
| Archaeology of Israel and Jordan | ||
| Chinese Philosophy | ||
| Introduction to Buddhism | ||
| Introduction to Judaism | ||
| Ultimate Questions in Living Religions of the World | ||
| Method and Theory in Theology | ||
| Bible, Spirituality, & American Public Life | ||
| Jesus Christ: Liberator | ||
| Ecclesiology in Global Context | ||
| Social Justice in Selected Global Faith Traditions | ||
| Social Justice in Islam and Muslim Experience | ||
| The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius | ||
| Ethics and Spirituality | ||
| Introduction to Jesuit Spirituality | ||
| Special Questions in Jesuitica | ||
| Christian Ethics of War and Peace | ||
| Group 2 - Designated Ethics, Sources and Applications 1 and 2 Electives | ||
| History of the Christian Church | ||
| Biomedical Ethics: Philosophical and Theological Approaches | ||
| The Pentateuch | ||
| The Prophetic Literature Of The Old Testament | ||
| The Wisdom Literature Of The Old Testament | ||
| History of Biblical Interpretation | ||
| Jesus and the Gospels | ||
| Paul: His Life and Letters | ||
| Apocalypse Then and Now | ||
| Women and the Bible | ||
| Israelite Religions | ||
| History of Ancient Israel | ||
| Translations of the Bible | ||
| Contemporary Catholic Theologians | ||
| Studies in Early Christianity | ||
| Ecclesiology: Contemporary Church Questions | ||
| Introduction to Liberation Theology | ||
| Doctrinal Development: Christology & Trinitarian Theology | ||
| The Mystery of God and the Suffering of Human Beings | ||
| Seminar in Christian Anthropology | ||
| Ecclesiology: The Documents of Vatican II | ||
| God is Green | ||
| Christian Celebration: The Liturgical Year | ||
| Liturgy and Christian Life | ||
| The Theology of the Saints and Martyrs: A Faith to Live and Die For | ||
| Studies in Medieval Christianity | ||
| Reformation Theology | ||
| Finding God In Daily Life: Prayer And Discernment | ||
| Contemporary Moral Problems | ||
| Christian Sexual Ethics | ||
| Catholic Social Teaching | ||
| Gender, Race and Morality | ||
| Women In The Christian Tradition | ||
| Religion and Politics | ||
| Foundations of Christian Spirituality | ||
| The Rwanda Genocide as a Challenge for the Church | ||
| Special Topics: Sources and Applications 1 | ||
| Special Topics: Sources and Applications 2 | ||
| Total Credits | 18 | |
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Kingfisher concentration requirements for Theology are 1 THL course from one of the four Magis Core categories: Christian Tradition, Biblical Tradition, Critical Issues, or Ethics, 1 THL course from the Magis Core: Ultimate Questions, and 1 THL elective that is either not part of the Magis Core categories or is second course from one of the Magis Core Categories: Christian Tradition, Bibilical Tradition, Critical Issues, Ethics, or Ultimate Questions.