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 (49-50 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 PH200 Introduction to Philosophy and PH250 Ethics.

Major Program Requirements (57-60 credit hours)

PH202	Logic	3
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
	Or
PH470	Senior Thesis	3

TH450W: Senior Year.

TH475W: Following TH450.

 

NOTE:  Students who opt to take PH 470 will only require 57 credit hours as TH 450W would not be required.

General Electives (9 - 10 credit hours)