B. A. in Theology and Philosophy
Overview
This major is designed for future Catholic theology and philosophy teachers and people who want to pursue graduate work in theology, philosophy, or other fields. Those who wish to engage with the Catholic philosophical and theological tradition will have the opportunity to be deeply schooled by it while also building up professional skills that will empower them to pursue their dream career.
Curriculum Requirements
To be accepted into the degree program and be allowed to enroll in upper-level theology courses the student must have completed TH105 with a grade of “B” or better. Students must complete the requirements outlined below.
It is the student’s responsibility to see that all degree requirements for graduation are fulfilled.
The Core Curriculum (52 Credit hours)
Please reference the Core Curriculum Requirements
It is recommended that students participating in the program fulfill their Core Curriculum Philosophy Requirement by taking PH200W Introduction to Philosophy and PH202 Introduction to Logical Reasoning.
Major Program Requirements (60 credit hours)
| PH301 | Ethics | 3 |
| PH302 | Mdrn and Contem Philosophy | 3 |
| PH305 | Phil of Science and Nature | 3 |
| PH314 | Faith & Reason Philo of Religion | 3 |
| PH315 | Epistemology | 3 |
| PH316 | Metaphysics | 3 |
| PH330 | Philo of Mind and Human Nature | 3 |
| PH410 | Philosophy of God | 3 |
| TH311 | Jesus and Salvation | 3 |
| TH320 | The Church | 3 |
| TH324 | The Trinity | 3 |
| TH330 | Introduction to Moral Theology | 3 |
| TH370 | Theology and Science | 3 |
| TH376 | The Old Testament | 3 |
| TH380 | Liturgy & Sacraments | 3 |
| TH402 | The Gospels | 3 |
| 300+ Upper Level Course in English | 3 |
| 300+ Upper Level Course in History | 3 |
| TH450W | Seminar in Theology | 3 |
| TH475W | Senior Thesis | 3 |
General Electives (9 credit hours)