Aquinas Academic Programs ::
Liberal Arts
Major in Theology
Built upon the thorough foundation of the Bachelor of Arts core curriculum, the Theology major at Aquinas College offers a robust and systematic exploration of Sacred Doctrine (sacra doctrina) that seeks to carry the many avenues of liberal learning to their ultimate destination: the contemplation of Divine Wisdom. The curriculum of the Theology major provides a balanced sequence of courses in sacred Scripture, dogma, and morality, rooted in the insights of the College’s Patron, St. Thomas Aquinas, and the teachings of the Magisterium of the Catholic Church. Students will participate in a senior seminar and thesis course which brings their pursuit of the Theology major to completion.
| Theology Requirements of the Bachelor of Arts core | |
|---|---|
| THE110 | Introduction to the Old Testament |
| THE125 | Introduction to the New Testament |
(the above two courses simultaneously satisfy the Theology component of the BA core curriculum)
Major Requirements
| THE115 | Introduction to Christian Beliefs |
| THE210 | Moral Theology |
| THE490 | Senior Seminar and Thesis |
| Two courses from the following: | |
|---|---|
| THE318 | Old Testament Prophets |
| THE345 | The Synoptic Gospels |
| THE328 | Wisdom Literature and the Psalms |
| THE338 | Pentateuch |
| THE425 | The Writings of John |
| THE450 | New Testament Letters |
| Two courses from the following: | |
|---|---|
| THE330 | The Church |
| THE316 | The Sacraments |
| THE431 | Cristology |
| THE441 | Theology of the Trinity |
| Upper-level Theology electives |
|---|
| Any four additional courses in Theology numbered 300 or higher * |
Theology Major summary
- 11 courses in Theology beyond the Bachelor of Arts core requirement
- 9 courses will be upper-level (300 or 400 level); and,
- at least 4 courses will be at the 400 level
* THE420 Catechetics may not serve as a Theology elective to satisfy the Theology major
For a list of the courses that would satisfy the degree requirements, please refer to the course descriptions found in the Aquinas College Catalog.
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The Theology major at Aquinas College offers a robust and systematic exploration of Sacred Doctrine (sacra doctrina) that seeks to carry the many avenues of liberal learning to their ultimate destination
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