Program Mission
The mission of the Bachelor of Arts in Theology, in union with the teaching of the Catholic Church, is to theologically educate and form servant leaders for Christian ministry or graduate education.
Program Purpose
Grounded in our Franciscan values, the Bachelor of Arts in Theology aims to educate and form servant leaders for a wide range of church ministry positions, as well as advanced studies at the graduate level. Whether you feel called to ministry, already serve in a mission-oriented position, or simply want to deepen your knowledge of Christian, Catholic, and Franciscan theological traditions, this program combines the elements of servant leadership, theological inquiry and dialogue that will help you reach your goal.
Program-Level Student Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
Upon completion of the Bachelor of Arts in Theology program graduates will be able to:
- Assess a theological or ministerial problem by the appropriate use of Catholic scripture.
- Apply the theological principles of Catholic systematic theology to contemporary theological, spiritual, or ministerial problems.
- Organize significant Christian events historically.
- Evaluate ethical decisions from the perspective of Catholic moral theology.
- Construct written and oral presentations for academic or catechetical audiences.
A student may declare the Theology major at any time, but must meet with the program director to help develop his/her individual degree plan. Requirements for acceptance into the program are the same as for acceptance to Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University.