The Department of Theological Studies is committed to the encouragement of learning within the intellectual and cultural heritage of the Catholic tradition, valuing imagination and intellect, seeking an integration of knowledge, and promoting ecumenical and inter-religious discourse. We seek to educate the whole person and to serve faith by an academic exploration of its possibilities, challenges, and ambiguities in dialogue with the contemporary world. We strive to promote justice by the structure of our curriculum and by encouraging students and faculty to engage their theological understanding in a broken world.

Theological Studies Student Learning Outcomes

By virtue of their Theological Studies courses, students should know:

        • The nature of religion and religious experience

        • The beliefs and practices of Christianity, with emphasis on the Catholic Tradition

        • The central contours of Theology: Scripture, Church History, Systematics, Ethics, Spirituality, and issues related to faith 
        and ministry

        • How culture, race, gender, class, and ethnicity impact theological reflection

        • The social implications of religious beliefs and practices;

By virtue of their Theological Studies courses, students should be able to:

        • Conduct critical research and write intelligently and persuasively on theological and religious issues

        • Critically interpret theological or religious texts

        • Articulate the significance of theological and religious values for church, society, and culture;

By virtue of their Theological Studies courses, students should value:

• The Catholic theological tradition

• The beliefs and practices of the religions of the world

• Ecumenical and interfaith dialogue and cooperation

• The development of a spiritual life

• Living responsibly within a culturally diverse world

• Action in the promotion of justice and service of faith.