Theology Major with a Concentration in Pastoral Ministry
Acceptance to Major Requirements
Course Requirements: THEO 100 Theological Explorations
Minimum Grade and/or GPA for required courses: 2.00
GPA Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.00
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| THEO 100 | Theological Explorations | 4 |
| THEO 210 | History of the Development of the Christian Church | 4 |
| THEO 220 | Philosophy for Theology | 4 |
| THEO 300 | Engaging Scripture | 4 |
| THEO 313 | Thinking Theologically | 4 |
| THEO 346 | Christianity and Justice | 4 |
| THEO 380 | Discipleship and Ministry 1 | 4 |
| THEO 390 | Moral Theology | 4 |
| THEO 397 | Internship (serves as THEO capstone) | 10-16 |
| 12 elective credits chosen in consultation with the student's advisor | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 54-60 | |
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Students (junior class standing or higher) may take a 300-level course in the School of Theology for credit, especially divisional courses offered in Pastoral Theology. To do this, a student is asked to consuilt with her/his theology faculty advisor or the department chairperson to understand the approval and course registration process.
Additional Requirements:
General Education Requirements:
All undergraduate students must complete the requirements of the Integrations Curriculum (IC) which is designed to ensure all of our students receive a liberal arts education. Please review details of the Integrations Curriculum requirements here.
Graduation Requirements:
In addition to the Integrations Curriculum, all undergraduate students must meet the following minimum degree requirements to earn their degree from CSB and SJU.
Credits: 124 total credits, 40 of which must be from upper division coursework
GPA: 2.0 or higher*
Residency: At least 24 of your last 32 credits must be completed at CSB and SJU
Please visit Graduation under the Academic Policies and Regulations portion of the catalog for additional details regarding degree requirements.
* Cumulative GPA as well as major(s)/minor(s) GPA. Please note some majors/minors may require a higher GPA to earn their degree.
Four Year Plan
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| INTG 105 | College Success | 1 |
| INTG 100 | Foundations (LF) | 4 |
| Language 111 | 4 | |
| Elective or Course for 2nd Major/Minor | 4 | |
| Elective or Course for 2nd Major/Minor | 4 | |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| Cultural and Social Difference - Identity (CI) | 4 | |
| Language 112 | 4 | |
| Way of Thinking/Theme | 4 | |
| THEO 100 | Theological Explorations (TE) | 4 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| Language 211 | 4 | |
| Way of Thinking with Additional Requirement | 4 | |
| THEO 200 level course 1 | 4 | |
| Elective or Course for 2nd Major/Minor | 4 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| Way of Thinking with Additional Requirement | 4 | |
| THEO 200 level course 2 | 4 | |
| Elective or Course for 2nd Major/Minor | 4 | |
| Elective or Course for 2nd Major/Minor | 4 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| Way of Thinking 200-300 with Thematic Focus | 4 | |
| Global and Experiential Engagement | 4 | |
| Elective or Course for 2nd Major/Minor | 4 | |
| THEO 3@@ Theological Integrations Course | 4 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| Cultural and Social Difference - Systems (CS) (with additional requirement) | 4 | |
| Way of Thinking 3@@/Theme | 4 | |
| THEO 300 | Engaging Scripture | 4 |
| THEO 3@@ Theological Integrations Course | 4 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
THEO 3@@ Theological Integrations Course |
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| Moral Theology | ||
| Remaining Requirements for IC, 2nd Major/Minor | 4 | |
| Remaining Requirements for IC, 2nd Major/Minor | 4 | |
| Remaining Requirements for IC, 2nd Major/Minor | 4 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| INTG 300 | Learning Integrations | 4 |
| Elective or Course for 2nd Major/Minor | 4 | |
| Elective or Course for 2nd Major/Minor | 4 | |
| Elective or Course for 2nd Major/Minor | 4 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Total Hours | 129 | |