Theology Major
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 313 | Thinking Theologically | 4 |
| Two of the following Major THEO courses | 8 | |
THEO 315 Enduring Questions in Theology | ||
| Theology and Spiritual Practice | ||
THEO 341 Theology and Justice | ||
THEO 376 Theology and Dialogue | ||
| THEO 396 | Theological Conversation | 4 |
| (5) Additional 300-level THEO courses 1 | 20 | |
| Total Hours | 40 | |
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Students (junior class standing or higher) may take a 300-level course(s) in the School of Theology for credit. To do this, a student is asked first to consult with her/his theology faculty advisor 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.
Suggested Plan of Study
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| INTG 105 | The Lookout | 1 |
| Language 111 | 4 | |
| THEO 100 or INTG 100 |
Theological Explorations (TE) or Learning Foundations |
4 |
| Integrations Requirement or Elective | 4 | |
| Integrations Requirement or Elective | 4 | |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| INTG 100 or THEO 100 |
Learning Foundations (LF) or Theological Explorations |
4 |
| Integrations Requirement (CI) | 4 | |
| Language 112 | 4 | |
| Integrations Requirement or Elective | 4 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| THEO 313 | Thinking Theologically ((TI)) | 4 |
| Language 211 | 4 | |
| Integrations Requirement | 4 | |
| Integrations Requirement or Elective | 4 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| THEO 300-level elective #1 | 4 | |
| Integrations Requirement | 4 | |
| Integrations Requirement | 4 | |
| Integrations Requirement or Elective | 4 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| THEO 300-level Major Course #1 | 4 | |
| THEO 300-level elective #2 | 4 | |
| Integrations Requirement | 4 | |
| Integrations Requirement | 4 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| THEO 300-level Major Course #2 | 4 | |
| THEO 300-level elective #3 | 4 | |
| Integrations Requirement (CS) | 4 | |
| Integrations Requirement | 4 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| THEO 300-level Major Course #4 | 4 | |
| Integrations Requirement or Elective | 4 | |
| Integrations Requirement or Elective | 4 | |
| Integrations Requirement or Elective | 4 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| INTG 300 | Learning Integrations | 4 |
| THEO 396 | Theological Conversation | 4 |
| Integrations Requirement or Elective | 4 | |
| THEO 300-level Major Course #5 | 4 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Total Hours | 129 | |
Integrations Curriculum Requirements
Depending on elective THEO course selection, Theology majors can fulfill a variety of Integrations requirements. Please see below for a list of integrations requirements you will need to satisfy via elective courses.
Integrations Designations
See Integrations Curriculum under Academic Policies and Regulations for further description of the general education requirements.
Foundational Courses
| Code | Integrations Requirement |
|---|---|
| CI | Cultural/Social Difference - Identity |
| LF | Learning Foundations (INTG 100) |
| College Success (INTG 105) | |
| TE | Theological Exploration (THEO 100) |
Ways of Thinking
| Code | Integrations Requirement |
|---|---|
| AE | Artistic Expression |
| AS | Abstract Structures |
| HE | Human Experience |
| NW | Natural World |
| SW | Social World |
Upper-level Courses
| Column1 | Column2 |
|---|---|
| CS | Cultural/Social Differences - Systems |
| LI | Learning Integrations |
| TI | Theological Integrations |
Thematic Coursework
To complete the themes course requirement: students will successfully complete 3 courses in the same theme (Truth, Justice, or Movement), in at least 2 different departments, at least 1 of which is a thematic focus course (TF/JF/MF). The other two can be Focus or Encounter courses. Encounter courses can be identified by: T1/T3, J1/J3, M1/M3.
| Code | Integrations Requirement |
|---|---|
| J1, J3, JF, or M1, M3, MF, or T1, T3, TF | Thematic Encounter or Focus Course |
| J1, J3, JF, or M1, M3, MF, or T1, T3, TF | Thematic Encounter or Focus Course |
| JF, MF, or TF | Thematic Focus Course |
Global Language
| Code | Integrations Requirement |
|---|---|
| 111 | Beginning I Course |
| 112 | Beginning II Course |
| 211 | Intermediate Course |
For more details on meeting this requirement, please see the Integrations Curriculum tab on Global Language Requirements.
Engagement and Designation Requirements
| Code | Integrations Requirement |
|---|---|
| AR | Artistic Engagement |
| BN | Benedictine Raven* |
| EX | Experiential Engagement |
| GL | Global Engagement** |
| QR | Quantitative Reasoning |
| WR | Writing Designation |
- *
BN and WR waived for students entering during Academic Year 2020 and 2021.
- **
GL waived for students entering during Academic Years 2020-2025