Religious Studies & Philosophy Major

The Department of Religious Studies and Philosophy offers a major in Theology, designed to enable students to grow personally and professionally in their understanding and appreciation of religion and the role of religion in their lives as persons-in-community. 

Theology Major

  1. RLS 121 Introduction to Theology OR RLS 124 Catholic Beliefs and Practices3
  2. RLS 201 Introduction to the Old Testament 3
  3. RLS 202 Introduction to the New Testament 3
  4. RLS 210 Church: A Community of Faith3
  5. RLS 211 Morality in the Catholic Tradition 3
  6. RLS 311 Sacramental Theology 3
  7. RLS 425 Christ: Human and Divine 3
Select 2 Courses in Scripture Electives (6 credits)
  1. RLS 204 Synoptic Gospels3
  2. RLS 301 Prophetic Literature3
  3. RLS 401 Gospel of John3
Select 2 Courses in Theology Electives (6 credits)
  1. RLS 214 Franciscan Theology & Spirituality3
  2. RLS 275 Major Religious Traditions of the World3
  3. RLS 316 Ecclesiastical History3
Select 1 Courses in Philosophy Electives (3 credits)
  1. PHL 110 Critical Thinking3
  2. PHL 201 Philosophy of the Human Person3

An academic minor program or second major must be completed in conjunction with this program.

  1. Total Program Credits 36
  2. Liberal Arts Core 45-50
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