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. Three courses must be taken at the Core level, and courses must be selected from at least two (2) of the four areas of doctrine listed below.
Code | Title | Hours |
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Required Foundations | ||
Core-Level Courses | ||
Select three core-level courses from the following: | 9 | |
Doctrine: | ||
Christian Theology | ||
Sacraments and the Christian Imagination | ||
Church & Global Cultures | ||
Jesus Christ | ||
Christian Life and Practice: | ||
Christian Ethics | ||
Global Religious Ethics | ||
Topics in Moral Problems | ||
Social Justice and Injustice | ||
Religious Ethics and the Ecological Crisis | ||
Christian Marriage | ||
Biblical Literature: | ||
Hebrew Bible/Old Testament | ||
New Testament | ||
Religious Traditions and Practices: | ||
Judaism | ||
Religion & Gender | ||
Roman Catholicism | ||
Christianity Through Time | ||
Hinduism | ||
Islam | ||
Buddhism | ||
Religions of Asia | ||
Required Electives | ||
Select three 300-level electives | 9 | |
Total Hours | 18 |
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 a major or graduate study. Students should consult their advisor for assistance with course selection.
Freshman | ||
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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:
- Demonstrate knowledge in at least two of the following areas:
- the sources and historical development of beliefs and practices of Christianity with particular attention to the Roman Catholic tradition;
- the application of scholarly methods to the understanding of scripture;
- key theological concepts and doctrines of the Christian faith (e.g., Christology, trinity, ecclesiology, sacramental theology, etc.);
- foundational knowledge of at least one other religious tradition outside of Christianity;
- Demonstrate an understanding of how Christian perspectives and sources inform responses to pressing ethical questions.