Theology Bachelors Degree
Most students who sign up for a Bachelors degree program in theology do so to prepare for a religious vocation in a Christian ministry. Some students choose this major because of a deep interest in the subject matter.
This program allows students to develop their reasoning ability and fosters a tolerance for religious faiths other than their own. They learn how to express their ideas clearly in oral and written form. Examples of the kinds of courses you would take in this program include the following:
• Bible and Western Culture
• Christianity in Global Perspective
• Eastern Orthodox Mysticism and Contemporary Literature
• Ethics of Violence/Non-Violence
• Elementary New Testament Greek
• Hinduism and Buddhism
• Introduction to Sikhism
• Introduction to the Bahai Faith
• Jesus of Nazareth
• Judaism, Christianity and Islam
• Reformation Thought
• Religion and Human Rights
• Religion of Ancient Israel
• Religions of East Asia
• Religious Dialogues
• Religious Ethics and the Environment
• Sexual Ethics
• The Study of World Religions
• Theological Ethics
• Topics in Jewish Theology
• Zen: Maxims and Methods
Career Options
Graduates from a Bachelors degree in theology program can find work in the following career fields:
• Academic Theology
• Ministry
• Religious Education
This degree program can provide a good foundation for graduate-level studies in theology, law, business, or medicine.
