Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Theology

We welcome students of all faiths.

Our bachelor's degree in theology is built on a platform of exploring and understanding all aspects of faith.

As a student majoring in theology at Marian University, you'll engage in disciplined study and reflection which promotes deep understanding and personal enrichment within the context of a fruitful dialogue among the various Christian traditions and between religion and the world.

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B.A. in Theology: 36 credits

THL 105: Introduction to Theology
THL 208: The Church
THL 216: Moral Issues or THL 218: Fundamental Catholic Moral Theology
THL 226: Old Testament
THL 228: New Testament
THL 232: History of Christian Thought
THL 236: Liturgy and Spirituality
THL 308: Christian Unity and Diversity
THL 332: Creative Theologians of the Modern Era
PHL 350: God and Philosophy
THL 490: Senior Seminar
One THL elective (excluding THL 361, 460, and 463)

Sample four-year plan and checklist

A major or minor in theology develops the intellectual background and practical competencies for many future opportunities.

Knowledge

Skills and Abilities

Careers

Ecumenical awareness
USCCB Religious Education Requirements
Catechetical foundations
Major theological topics: Jesus, Church, Sacraments, Morality
History of Christianity
Scripture
Social Justice
Pastoral Care
Church Policies, Practices, and Procedures
Catholic and Christian literacy and diversity
Vatican II Documents

Leadership in lay ministry
Critical thinking and research analysis
Ability to understand the meaning of complex written documents
Ability to understand Scripture
Writing and organizational skills
Teamwork and communication skills
Empathy and ability to understand people
Apply moral reasoning and social justice concerns to life situations
Use imagination and creativity
Develop a critical approach to contemporary issues
Critical evaluation skills
Sensitivity to diverse cultures and beliefs

Religion teacher K-12
High school teacher
Coordinator of religious education
Lay ecclesial minister
Youth ministry
Pro-life work
Mission work
Religious life
Ordained ministry
Social services or human resources
Campus ministry
Pastoral and social ministry
Publishing

Graduate School

Theology
Law and politics
Chaplaincy
Counseling/therapy

Mark Reasoner, Ph.D. is an associate professor of theology at Marian University. He is an expert on the New Testament and publishes on the writings of St. Paul.

For admission information

Office of Undergraduate Admission
(317) 955-6300
(800) 720-7264
admissions@marian.edu

For program specifics

Arthur Canales
Department Chair
Professor of Theology
(317) 955-6785
acanales@marian.edu

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