Theology Minor
Curriculum
A minor in Theology requires 6 courses taken from within the Theology department. In addition to the three required Core-level courses, three electives must be taken at the 300 level. The three (3) Core-level courses must be selected from at least two (2) of the six areas listed below.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core-Level Courses | ||
| Select three core-level courses from at least two of the areas listed below: | 9 | |
| Doctrine: 1 | ||
| Christian Theology | ||
| Sacraments and the Christian Imagination | ||
| Church & Global Cultures | ||
| Jesus Christ | ||
| Bible, Hebrew Bible/Old Testament | ||
| Hebrew Bible/Old Testament | ||
| Wisdom Literature and Psalms | ||
| Pentateuch | ||
| Israel Conquest to Exile | ||
| Bible, New Testament | ||
| New Testament | ||
| The Meaning of Jesus Christ | ||
| Gospels of Matthew, Mark & Luke | ||
| Christian Thought Course | ||
| Christian Thought: Ancient-Medieval | ||
| Christian Thought: Reformation to Modern | ||
| Non-Christian Religious Tradition Course | ||
| Introduction to Religious Studies | ||
| Judaism | ||
| Hinduism | ||
| Islam | ||
| Buddhism | ||
| Religions of Asia | ||
| Topics in Islam | ||
| Topics in Buddhism | ||
| Religious Traditions | ||
| Topics in Judaism | ||
| Women, Gender and Embodiment in Islam | ||
| Contemporary Islamic Thought and Movements | ||
| Ethics Course | ||
| Christian Ethics | ||
| Global Religious Ethics | ||
| Social Justice and Injustice | ||
| Religious Ethics and the Ecological Crisis | ||
| Christian Marriage | ||
| Foundations of Christian Morality | ||
| Perspectives on Life and Death | ||
| Contemporary Christian Sexuality | ||
| Theology and Ecology | ||
| Required Electives | ||
| Select three THEO 300-level electives | 9 | |
| Total Hours | 18 | |
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Eligible students may substitute HONR 101 Western Traditions - Antiquity to the Middle Ages/HONR D101 Developments Western Thought I Discussion for Doctrine requirement.
Suggested Sequence of Courses
The below sequence of courses is meant to be used as a suggested path for completing coursework. An individual student’s completion of requirements depends on course offerings in a given term as well as the start term for the minor. Students should consult the undergraduate program director for assistance with course selection.
| Freshman | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| Core Level Course (THEO 100) | 3 | |
| Hours | 3 | |
| Spring | ||
| Core Level Course (THEO 185) | 3 | |
| Hours | 3 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| Fall | ||
| Core Level Course (THEO 200-Level Course) | 3 | |
| Hours | 3 | |
| Spring | ||
| THEO 300-Level Elective Course | 3 | |
| Hours | 3 | |
| Junior | ||
| Fall | ||
| THEO 300-Level Elective Course | 3 | |
| Hours | 3 | |
| Spring | ||
| THEO 300-Level Elective Course | 3 | |
| Hours | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 18 | |
Transfer-Student Residency Requirement
At least 9 credit hours of THEO-MINR requirements must be completed at Loyola.
Double-Dipping Policy
This department observes the CAS Double-Dipping Policy regarding unique credits required for each declared major/minor.
Learning Outcomes
Students completing the Theology Minor should be able to:
- Accurately describe basic sources and historical development of beliefs and practices of Christianity, with a particular focus on the Roman Catholic tradition.
- Analyze a biblical text using academic tools.
- Compare at least two different approaches to basic theological concepts.
- Analyze and critically evaluate arguments from at least two different Christian ethicists on a contemporary ethical issue.
- Describe beliefs and practices of one religion other than Christianity.