Theology

Saint Anselm of Canterbury defined theology as “faith seeking understanding.” A smart, mature, and thinking faith is that toward which the Catholic tradition calls us that we might live life well. And so, our department fosters the use of both head and heart to satisfy your deepest longings to know the Truth, to do the Good, and to see the Beautiful—all found in Jesus Christ. Our students wrestle with enduring questions such as:

• What is the relation between faith and reason?

• Who is Jesus of Nazareth?

• How ought I to act and to live?

The Theology Department requires four credits for graduation, covering an overview of Catholicism, a study of the Sacred Scriptures, an exploration of Catholic morality and social teaching, and reflection on life’s difficult realities and God’s hopeful promises. See our Course Selection Guide here for more detail.