Religion Degrees Online

Minor Program in Theology (24 semester hours)

Required Courses:THEO 101 Introduction to Theology 3
THEO 210 Introduction to New Testament 3
THEO 220 Church: Yesterday and Today 3
THEO 230 Christian Morality 3
THEO 260 Worship and Christian Life 3

Required/Specified Support Courses:PHIL 312 Philosophy of Religion 3
HIST 111 World Civilization to 1500 3
HIST 112 World Civilization since 1500 3

Minor Program in Philosophy (18 semester hours)
Students may select philosophy as a minor program. Many of the course offerings in philosophy are interdisciplinary in character, and students are encouraged to relate philosophical knowledge and skills to the area of their undergraduate major. Indeed, the minor program in philosophy is especially suited to students who bring a considerable degree of intellectual initiative and independence to their work.

Required courses:PHIL 101 Introduction to Philosophical Thinking 3
PHIL 202 Philosophy of the Human Person 3
PHIL 312 Philosophy of Religion 3
Electives in Philosophy 9

The Theology Department offers students a faithful but critical consideration of the Judeo-Christian tradition. The program provides a forum for considering the transcendent and ultimate questions of human existence and prepares men and women for a variety of ministries within the Church. The major and minor programs both require specific liberal education courses in history and philosophy.

Philosophy Minor
The Philosophy minor program gives students an opportunity to examine the fundamental questions of human existence through courses on great philosophical thinkers and important philosophical issues. The program places special emphasis on a knowledge of the historical origins of the Western philosophical tradition and on the development of skills of philosophical analysis.