School:
College of Liberal Arts

Department:
History, Philosophy and Religious Studies

Student Type:
Undergraduate

Program:
Theology

Faculty:
Dr. Christine Fletcher

Lecturers:
Fr. Becket Franks, O.S.B., D.Min.
Sr. Karen Nykiel, O.S.B., M.S.N.S.,M.A.
Fr. Julian von Duerbeck, O.S.B., M.A.

The Lecturers listed are individuals who have been employed as instructors on an as-needed basis, within the last several years, to teach courses at Benedictine University. Instructors listed may not currently be employed by Benedictine University. The University is fortunate to be able to provide our students with part-time faculty whose experience, credentials and commitment to education add to the high quality of our resident faculty.

Objectives:
The Theology Major combines Benedictine University's unique cultural heritage sequence with classes in theology to provide students with a broad Liberal Arts background that will prepare them to act as responsible global citizens in the 21st century. The theology program aims to present Catholic theology in a course structure designed for a lay person who wishes a deeper understanding of the application of Catholic theology to the great questions of human life.

The program mission is to prepare students to have a intellectual engagement with the Catholic faith which they will bring to their workplace, home and community.

Requirements - Major:
All majors must submit at least 36 credit hours in Major courses, with a grade of "C" or better, of which 21 hours are at the 200 level or above, including 9 hours at the 300 level.


One Writing Intensive course must be completed within the major.

Requirements - Minor:
Minors must complete 21 hours including:
THEO 101, 102, 103, 104 plus six hours at the 200 level and three hours at the 300 level.

Requirements - Other:
Theology in Life Certificate: Certificate Students must complete THEO 101, 102, 103, 104.

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