Department Contact:
Department Chair: Dr. Daniel Waldow, dwaldow@francis.edu, 814-472-3284
Program Description:
Catholic theology studies the revelation of God that culminates in the person of Jesus Christ and which is transmitted through Sacred Tradition and Sacred Scripture. At St. Francis University theology courses are both speculative and practical: they aim to help students to grow in knowledge and love of God. As such, a theology major complements all other majors or can be pursued as a primary major in preparation for teaching, graduate studies, ministry, religious life, Holy Orders, etc.
Student Learning Outcomes:
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Learning Goals
The student will be able to:
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Learning Outcomes
The student will be able to:
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Goal 1: Describe the essential theological beliefs of the Catholic faith.
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Outcome: Explain the contributions of a historical text or figure to the development of an article of the faith.
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Goal 2: Explain the meaning of the foundational principles of Catholic morality.
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Outcome: Identify and/or evaluate the Catholic understanding of human dignity, rights, and responsibilities.
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Goal 3: Demonstrate proficiency in theological research and writing.
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Outcome: Evaluate a disputed question or central topic in Catholic theology.
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Capstone Requirement:
In order to graduate with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theology, all theology majors must complete the senior capstone course THEO 405-Theology Capstone (3 credits). This course requires students to research, write and present a thesis upon a central topic or disputed question within Catholic theology. Research topics are chosen in consultation with the course instructor.
Total Credits Required:
128 credits
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