Bachelor of Arts in Theology
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International Service Trip: Destination Guatemala
For seven years in a row, students, faculty and staff from Saint Joseph's College have volunteered in small Mayan villages in Guatemala between the fall and winter semesters.
“I learned a lot from Intro to Judeo-Christian Tradition that I never would have thought about otherwise, and Dr. Bridge is the greatest professor. He has a passion for theology that makes the class enjoyable.”
- Devin Hook, physical education major
Meet Katelyn Brown
“The Professors are really what makes the program so great! They each have their own unique teaching style that creates a complete picture.”
With a major in theology, you will gain knowledge and understanding of Catholic theology, including the Bible, the creeds, and the ideas and practices of Catholicism and other major religions.
Strengths of the theology department:
- You will be educated for entry into many different occupations, such as careers in teaching, law, religious education, religious vocation or ministry, and even business. Many alumni are employed in the fields of youth ministry, secondary education, retreat and counseling services, social work, nonprofit fundraising, diocesan programming and ordained ministry.
- Our faculty includes renowned scholars who have authored books, articles and monographs.
- We offer you independent study, internships and international service trips.
- We offer you a broad set of courses in which both Catholics and non-Catholics can feel comfortable and engaged.
- You can take up to two online classes to fulfill your major, and for those who qualify, those two can be graduate courses counting toward a master's degree.
- Double major and minor opportunities abound.
Students majoring in theology often double major in English, history, philosophy, psychology, science or sociology. The Bachelor of Arts includes two semesters of foreign language study and a requirement to complete a 20-credit minor in another academic field.
Theology Minor
A minor in Theology is available and requires students to take 20 credit hours.
Catholic Studies Minor
A minor in Catholic Studies is available and requires students to take 20 credit hours.
In the news
Vatican II After 50 Years Symposium
Sponsored by the Department of Theology
Movies and Religion: A Match Made in Heaven
MaryAnn Sheridan uses film to help students understand religious faith. According to renowned Academy Award-winning director Martin Scorsese, in his life there are only two things: movies and religion.
"Trekking Saint Paul from Jerusalem to Rome" – Steve Bridge
In this talk, theology professor Dr. Steve Bridge relives the exciting highlights and unexpected adventures of an ambitious quest to retrace the footsteps of Saint Paul. (Acts 1:8).
In the footsteps of Paul: Biblical scholar will retrace apostle's path
In his second year of research, Dr. Bridge travels to Turkey and Greece. Become part of his travels as you look at his photos on flickr.
Theology professor Steven Bridge received this year's faculty development grant, which will allow him to study abroad for weeks at a time over the next three years. In May, Dr. Bridge went to Jerusalem for two months where he will begin his research on the Apostle Paul. He plans to travel through Turkey and Greece during his second year, and visit Rome during the third year. read more
Dr. Bridge documents his two-month trip through the Holy Land. Look at his photos on flickr.
Love, sweat and the theology of the hammer
Students pitch in to help alumnus dedicated to affordable housing for all.
On the waterfront: a ministry of presence
Mary Anne Wallace '63 manages a nonproit marine ministry group in the Marine Trade Center on Portland's waterfront, where it provides care and compassion along with clothing, magazines, phone cards and just about anything else foreign crews need when they make it to port.
