The St. Catherine University Theology major is a program of Religious Studies, Theology and Spirituality that offers opportunities to reflect on spiritual and theological ideas within the contexts of lived experiences of people from a variety of religious and spiritual traditions. Theology at St. Kate’s deeply values religious pluralism and ecumenism precisely because we are rooted in the ethos of the Sisters of St. Joseph “to love the dear neighbor without distinction.”

Students often select theology as a second major or a minor, in combination with majors or minors in other areas such as sociology, art and art history, communications, history, literature, philosophy, psychology, or social work. The theology major is very flexible, which allows students to pursue those areas of study that they find most intriguing.

The study of theology prepares students to navigate complex global issues and contexts in light of the search for meaning within diverse spiritual traditions. These intellectual and personal endeavors are valuable in any profession and contributes to your own search for meaning, justice and the common good.

Outstanding theology majors and minors are often invited to join Theta Alpha Kappa, the National Honor Society for Religious Studies and Theology. 

This major is offered in the College for Women.

Curriculum

Theology Major Requirements

Eight theology courses, of which at least four must be at the 3000-level or higher. Students interested in the major should plan an integrated program with their faculty advisor. At least five of the courses must be taken in the Theology Department at St. Catherine University. 

Students will also need to work with their faculty adviser to select supporting courses at the 3000-level or higher to earn a total of 36 upper-level credits across their degree program.

NOTE: Students who transfer theology courses worth fewer than four credits may need to take more than eight theology courses to reach the 32 credit minimum.

Students apply for admission to the major after taking at least three theology courses from at least two different instructors.

Graduating theology majors are required to submit a portfolio to the Theology Department that displays their work in theology; further details about this requirement are provided by faculty advisors.

Theology majors fulfill the Writing Requirement for Majors by taking any one of the 3000-level theology courses that are designated as writing intensive. They complete the Liberal Arts and Sciences Core Writing Requirement with three other writing-intensive courses (CORE 1000W The Reflective Woman and CORE 3990W Global Search for Justice, and any other writing-intensive course in this or another department).

NOTE: Students who transfer theology courses worth fewer than four credits may need to take more than eight theology courses to reach the 32 credit minimum.

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
Fall Term
Select THEO elective		4
Spring Term
Select THEO elective		4
Fall Term
Select THEO elective		4
Spring Term
Select THEO elective		4
Fall Term
Select one 3000- or 4000-level THEO elective		4
Spring Term
Select one 3000- or 4000-level THEO elective		4
Fall Term
Select one 3000- or 4000-level THEO elective		4
Spring Term
Select one 3000- or 4000-level THEO elective		4
Total Credits		32