B.A. in Theology

BA Theology Degree Plan (120 hours)
Core Requirements (42 hours)
First Year Seminar3
First Year Seminar
Freshmen Composition I3
Rhetoric and Composition
Rhetoric and Composition for International Students
Literature3
Any EN 23XX literature course
History3
Any 1000, 2000, or 3000-level HS course
Social Science6
Mathematics3
Select from the following: MT 1301, 1302, 1303, 1305, 1411, 2303, 2306, 2412
Natural or Physical Sciences3
Fine Arts3
Foreign Language and International Engagement 6
This requirement is satisfied through one of four ways: 1) One 3-hour course in any language at the 3000 level or above, with a grade of B or better; 2) Two courses (1311 and 1312) in a language not previously studied; 3) Two courses (2311 and 2312) in a language previously studied at the high school or college level; 4) Qualifying scores on an AP or CLEP exam, or both the ACTFL OPI and WPT exams
Philosophy - Self3
Intro to Philosophy
Philosophy - Ethics3
Foundations of Ethics
Theology - God3
Introduction to Theology
Intermediate Theology
Satisfied by a course required for this major.
Theology Major Courses (30 hours)
TH 3301-3349 Intermediate Theology in the area of Scripture3
TH 3301-3349 Intermediate Theology in the area of Scripture3
TH 3350-3389 Intermediate Theology in the area of Christian Thought and Practice3
TH 3350-3389 Intermediate Theology in the area of Christian Thought and Practice3
TH 33xx Intermediate Theology or TH 4300 Advanced Theology3
TH 33xx Intermediate Theology or TH 4300 Advanced Theology3
TH 33xx Intermediate Theology or TH 4300 Advanced Theology3
TH 33xx Intermediate Theology or TH 4300 Advanced Theology3
TH 33xx Intermediate Theology or TH 4300 Advanced Theology3
TH 4300 Advanced Theology3
Theology Overnight Intensive0
Electives (48 hours)48
An elective can be any course taken from any discipline. Students can use these hours to pursue certificates, minors, or second majors.
Total Semester Hours120

This is a recommended degree plan subject to changes. Please meet with your advisor on a regular basis.

First Year
FallSemester HoursSpringSemester Hours
History3PL 13013
EN 13113Literature3
FYE 13013Social Science I3
TH 13013Mathematics3
Fine Arts3Theology: Christian Thought and Practice (TH 335x, 336x, 337x, or 338x)3
Theology Overnight Intensive0 
 15 15
Second Year
FallSemester HoursSpringSemester Hours
General Elective3Social Science II3
Foreign Language3Foreign Language II3
Science3Theology: Scripture and Interpretation (TH 331x, 332x, 333x, or 334x)3
Theology: Christian Thought and Practice (TH 335x, 336x, 337x, or 338x)3PL 23013
General Elective3General Elective3
 15 15
Third Year
FallSemester HoursSpringSemester Hours
Theology Elective (TH 3300 or higher)3Theology Elective (TH 3300 or higher)3
Theology: Scripture and Interpretation (TH 331x, 332x, 333x, or 334x)3Theology Elective (TH 3300 or higher)3
General Elective3General Elective3
General Elective3General Elective3
General Elective3General Elective3
 15 15
Fourth Year
FallSemester HoursSpringSemester Hours
Theology Elective (TH 3300 or higher)3Theology Elective (TH 3300 or higher)3
Advanced Theology (TH 4300)3General Elective3
General Elective3General Elective3
General Elective3General Elective3
General Elective3General Elective3
 15 15
Total Semester Hours 120