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Theology

In every historical period and cultural context, there are certain questions that continue to be of pervasive concern for human beings: the nature of the universe, the existence and nature of God, the nature of human beings, the proper relationship of a human being to his or her world, the source of evil and the possibility of redemption.

The Department of Theology has designed a sequence of three courses which acquaints students with the nature and importance of these questions and assists students in articulating for themselves responses formulated in light of their knowledge of the Catholic tradition and the Christian faith. These courses contribute in a coherent and cumulative way to the students' liberal arts education in the development of skills in writing, reading and critical thinking.

Beyond the three levels which introduce and develop the skills of all students in theological inquiry the department offers a way to study theology further through its major and minor. The major in theology is an intensive investigation of theological questions in biblical, historical, systematic, and moral theologies. The minor provides students majoring in other disciplines a certain core of theological questions and skills of analysis. Students may also choose to double-major in theology and another discipline. Students graduating with a major in theology will be proficient in their area of specialization. They will demonstrate an ability to reflect on theological and moral issues of contemporary society.

Required Courses for the Theology Major

Transferable Skills
Some information taken from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio College of Arts and Science Advising Office

Observation
Critical analysis
Communication
Articulation
Logical reasoning
Argumentation
Listening critically
Clarifying
Sensitivity to people/problems
Organizing materials/ideas/information
Understanding/interpretation of other cultures/beliefs
Sensitivity to cultural perceptions/viewpoints
Writing/rewriting/editing
Informing/explaining
Describing/evaluating
Developing/generating ideas
Understanding the present/past

Career Opportunities
Some information taken from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio College of Arts and Science Advising Office

Teacher
Religious education coordinator
Liturgist
Religion writer
Campus ministry
Pastoral association
Business
Social service
Community development
Youth worker
Program coordination
Peace Corps/Vista
Foreign services
Counseling

Graduate and Professional Schools

University of St. Thomas Master of Arts in Theology

On Campus Sources for More Information

Department of Theology
Academic Counseling Office
John Roach Center, Room 153
651.962.5300
O'Shaughnessy Education Center, Room 119
651.962.6300
Career Development Center
Murray Herrick Hall, Room 350
651.962.6761

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Last updated:  October 04, 2006

Undergraduate Academic Counseling
119 O'Shaughnessy Educational Center
2115 Summit Avenue Mail#4016 St. Paul, Minnesota 55105
Phone: (651) 962-6300   (800) 328-6819 ext. 26300
Fax: (651) 962-5965

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