Theology

Students majoring in Theology complete 9 courses in Theology. These include: Two Biblical courses, two History courses (including TH 280 ), two Systematics courses (TH 251 and TH 282 ), one Moral/Ethics course, and one Comparative Theology course. The remaining course is a Theology elective. Among these courses, Theology majors must take three seminars, at least one of which must be TH 401 . Exceptions to this policy can be made at the discretion of the department Chair and the Dean of the College. Every major must present, in the senior year, a research paper based on work done as part of the requirements of one of these seminars under the supervision of the professor who directed the seminar. The successful completion of a comprehensive examination is also required of theology majors.

Course Sequence Outline

Freshman Year

Fall

Spring

Sophomore Year

Theology majors should take Early Church (TH 280) and Jesus Christ: God and Man (TH 282) in their sophomore year. Depending on initial placement, they may also be completing their modern or classical language requirement. The remainder of their schedules can be filled by Theology electives, other core requirements, general electives, or courses for a minor or double major.

Junior Year

Theology majors generally take two or three theology requirements or electives. The rest of their schedules can be occupied with core requirements, general electives or courses for a minor or double major.

Senior Year

Theology majors generally finish taking their remaining theology courses. In addition, students will begin formally working on their thesis in the fall semester and plan on taking their comprehensive exam in the spring. The rest of their schedules can be occupied with core requirements, general electives or courses for a minor or double major.