General Approach
Students pursuing the bachelor’s degree program choose one of two program options:
- Option I: An intense exploration of the interaction of faith and reason that is at the root of Catholic thought. This program is open to all students, but is mandatory for undergraduate seminarians, as stipulated by the Program for Priestly Formation, 5th edition (June 2005).
- Option II: A particular concentration in a specific field of theology, such as systematic theology, sacred scripture, moral theology or spiritual theology.
All students must also fulfill the University and School of Theology Core Curriculum requirements, maintain at least a 2.0 GPA and complete 120 total credits along with the particular program option requirements of the bachelor’s degree.
Coursework
University Required Core
ENGL 1201/1202
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Core English I and II
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6 |
CORE 1001
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University Life
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1 |
CORE 1101
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The Journey of Transformation
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3 |
CORE 2101
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Christianity and Culture in Dialogue
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3 |
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Total University Core Credits:
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13 |
School of Theology Required Core
Aesthetics/Creativity - 3 credits from the following
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CAST 2011
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Catholicism and Art
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3 |
CAST 2015/
ENGL 3015
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Catholicism and Literature
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3 |
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Or another course from the departments of English, Classical Studies, Art and Music, or elsewhere, chosen in consultation with the student’s academic adviser. |
3 |
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Humanities - 6 credits from the following:
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HIST 1201/1202
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Western Civilization I and II or
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6 |
HIST 1301/1302
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American History I and II
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6 |
Language - 6 credits from the following:
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GREK 2205/2206
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Intermediate Greek I and II or
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6 |
GREK 2207/2208
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New Testament Greek I and II or
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6 |
LATN 2101/2102
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Intermediate Latin I and II
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6 |
Philosophy - 6 credits from the following:
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PLTL 3214
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Philosophy of Person
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3 |
PLTL 3416
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Philosophy of God
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3 |
PHIL 3950
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Faith and Reason
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3 |
| Or other courses chosen in consultation with the student's academic adviser.
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Rhetoric/Oral Communication - 3 credits
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COST 1600
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Oral Communication
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3 |
Science and Math - 6 credits
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One math course and one science course with lab/without lab chosen in consultation with the student’s academic adviser. |
6 |
Social Sciences - 3 credits from the following:
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PSYC 1101
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Introduction to Psychology
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3 |
SOCI 1101
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Introduction to Sociology
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3 |
ANTH 1202
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Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
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3 |
POLS 1211
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American Politics
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3 |
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Total ICSST Core Credits:
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33 |
Program Option I
Philosophical Theology - 30 credits
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PLTL 1111
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History of Philosophy I
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3 |
PLTL 1112
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History of Philosophy II
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3 |
PLTL 1113
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History of Philosophy III
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3 |
PLTL 1242
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Philosophical Logic
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3 |
PLTL 2218
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Philosophy of Being
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3 |
PLTL 2223
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Philosophy of Nature
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3 |
PLTL 2241
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Philosophical Ethics
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3 |
PLTL 2243
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Theory of Knowledge
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3 |
PLTL 3214
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Philosophy of Person
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3 |
PLTL 3416
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Philosophy of God
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3 |
Foundational Theology - 15 credits
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THEO 1102
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The Bible: Word of God and Book of the Church
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3 |
THEO 1203
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New Life in Christ: Introduction to Roman Catholic Moral Theology
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3 |
THEO 1404
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Life of the Soul: Introduction to Catholic Prayer and Spiritual Traditions
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3 |
THEO 1501
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To Know God: Introduction to Roman Catholic Doctrine
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3 |
THEO 1502
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The Church's Saving Mysteries: Introduction to Roman Catholic Liturgy and Sacraments
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3 |
Advanced-Level Theology - 12 credits
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Under normal circumstances, students also choose four advanced-level theology courses in consultation with their academic adviser. |
12 |
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Total Program Option I credits:
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57 |
Program Option II
Foundational Theology - 15 credits
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THEO 1102
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The Bible: Word of God and Book of the Church
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3 |
THEO 1203
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New Life in Christ: Introduction to Roman Catholic Moral Theology
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3 |
THEO 1404
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Life of the Soul: Introduction to Catholic Prayer and Spiritual Traditions
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3 |
THEO 1501
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To Know God: Introduction to Roman Catholic Doctrine
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3 |
THEO 1502
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The Church's Saving Mysteries: Introduction to Roman Catholic Liturgy and Sacraments
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Advanced-Level Theology - 21 credits
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Students are to choose seven courses (21 credits) from the following areas of Catholic Theology in consultation with their academic adviser.
Sacred Scripture
Moral Theology
Spiritual Theology
Systematic Theology
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21 |
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Total Program Option II credits:
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36 |
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