Bachelor of Arts in Theology and Religious Studies
Washington, USA
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
USD 24,300 / per semester **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* Early action deadline: November 15, 2021
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Introduction
Catholic University students choose the theology and religious studies major because they love to wrestle with ultimate questions and learn about how religious traditions inform the answers. For many, their studies are promoted by and in turn nourish their faith lives.
Students are given a broad foundation in theology and religious studies through coursework and comprehensive exams. They are also provided an opportunity for intensive research in an area of their interest through their senior capstone seminar with its research paper.
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Curriculum
Curriculum/Program Requirements
All theology and religious studies majors are required to take 12 theology and religious studies courses (36 credit hours).
The major requirements are the following:
- 201: Faith seeking understanding
- 465: Christian Doctrine I
- 466: Christian Doctrine II
- 485: Intro to Religious Studies
7 electives including:
- 1 Scripture - any level
- 1 Moral - any level
- 1 Liturgy/Sacrament - any level
- 497: Senior Capstone Seminar
Comprehensive Exams (no credit)
In addition, the following course is highly recommended:
- 491: Theology of World Religions
Career Opportunities
What Our Graduates are Doing
Graduates of the B.A. program in Theology and Religious Studies have had outstanding success in finding desired jobs upon graduation, in a variety of theology-related and some non-theology-related fields.
Every one of our graduates over the past two years has been able to find rewarding work or further studies in a field they desire. Most of these fields are directly related to theology. Twenty-five percent of our students pursue graduate studies, mostly in theology, but some in law or religious studies. Sixty percent of our graduates have gone on to one of the following: youth ministry, education, ministry with vulnerable populations; or ordained/religious life. Fifteen percent of our graduates work in non-theology-related positions including entertainment and public relations.
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