Marian University’s Theology program originated from the Roman Catholic Christian tradition, which is open to diverse religious viewpoints and engages each person as a whole in developing personal faith perspectives regarding ultimate reality. Students in Marian University’s Theology program will explore diverse religious traditions, as well as theological stances and forms of prayer and worship. They are encouraged to develop personal spirituality that will help students reflect on themselves and live out their beliefs through compassionate service and religious practices.
Theology is a broad study that helps students complete themselves through carrying out one’s beliefs. Majors in Theology relate what they learn to more fully complete themselves as a future teacher, social worker, police officer, prison guard, probation officer, office manager, business leader, communications expert, nurse, psychologist or medical professional.
1 credit:
All theology majors must complete the core courses, as well as fulfill one of the four tracks, namely 1) double-major track, 2) ministry track, 3) religious education track and 4) pre-graduate studies track. All theology majors will receive a Bachelor of Arts. The program of courses for each theology major will be discussed and approved by the Theology Department. Theology majors must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 in all theology courses.
Theology core
33 credits:
THE 210 Understanding the Scriptures, 3 cr.
THE 216 History in Theology, 3 cr.
THE 327 Vatican II, 3 cr.
THE 333 Theological Investigations I, 3 cr.
THE 334 Theological Investigations II, 3 cr.
THE Courses in ethics/social justice, 6 cr.
THE Electives (200 level and above), 9 cr.
THE 495 Senior Seminar, 3 cr.
THEOLOGY TRACKS
Double major track
(number of credits dependent upon second major)
This track allows students to major in theology alongside another program of study.
Ministry track
18 credits:
THE 230 Introduction to Pastoral Ministry, 3 cr.
THE 360 Faith Development, 3 cr.
THE 365 Child and Youth Ministry, 3 cr.
THE 366 Adult and Family Ministry, 3 cr.
THE 370 Worship and Service, 3 cr.
THE 497 Pastoral Leadership/Ministry Internship, 3 cr.
Religious Education track
18 credits:
EDR 231 Introduction to Religious Education, 3 cr.
EDR 332 Interreligious and Interfaith Dialogue, 3 cr.
THE 360 Faith Development, 3 cr.
EDR 380 Jewish-Christian Relations, 3 cr.
EDR 385 Curriculum, Methods, and Theories of Religious Education, 3 cr.
EDR 497 Religious Education Internship, 3 cr.
Pre-graduate Studies track
18 credits:
THE 303 Topics in Biblical Theology, 3 cr.
THE 307 Topics in the History of Theology, 3 cr.
PHI 308 Philosophy of Religion, 3 cr.
THE 426 Theology of the Human Person, 3 cr.
THE 450 Theological Research, 3 cr.
THE Elective (200 level and above), 3 cr.