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TWO MAJORS: Theology, Catholic Theology (teaching major)

Who is God? How are we to understand the relationship between God and humankind? Questions of this nature may express the most fundamental and pressing of all human inquiries. Theology at Marquette explores faith and what it has to say about the fundamental purpose and meaning of all things, including our own existence. It seeks the deeper unity underlying all reality, its common origin and ultimate purpose.

THE MARQUETTE ADVANTAGE

LEARN FROM THE BEST. Take classes from nationally recognized theologians, distinguished not only for their research and writings, but for their teaching.

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GO BEYOND THE CLASSROOM. Participate in Marquette's national honor society for theology and religious studies, Theta Alpha Kappa, which sponsors educational and social events, as well as national writing competitions.

APPRECIATE BREADTH. Theological questions evoke distinctive responses from the various religious perspectives represented in contemporary society. More than merely recognizing this fact, we respect it in all our theology courses, in the ecumenical spirit of Vatican II. You'll be able to take courses such as Jewish Thought and Practice, Women in the Bible, Christian Theology in Global Contexts and The Role of the Bible in the Black Religious Experience.

SHARE YOUR FAITH. Our new major in Catholic theology is perfect for aspiring Catholic school teachers. With the major's focus on both theology and education courses, you'll be well prepared to teach theology or religion in our nation's Catholic high schools.

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Suggested curriculum

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Freshman

Introduction to Theology
Rhetoric and Composition I & II
Growth of Western Civilization I or II
Science and Nature Elective
Individual and Social Behavior
Foreign Language I & II
History Elective
Natural Science Elective

Sophomore

Theology Through the Centuries
Theology in the Early Church
Two Literature Electives
Mathematical Reasoning Elective
Philosophy of Human Nature
Foreign Language III & IV
Math, Logic or Computer Science Elective
Social-behavioral Science Elective

Junior

Old Testament Course
New Testament Course
Theology Major Course
Diverse Cultures Elective
Theory of Ethics
Philosophy Elective
Social-behavioral Science Elective

Senior

Theology Major Course
Senior Experience
Electives

WHERE OUR GRADUATES GO

The Theology Department has an excellent record of placing graduates in top programs for advanced religious education. Some notable placements have been at Princeton University, Boston College, University of Chicago Divinity School and the Catholic University of America. In addition, our graduates are currently enjoying a variety of careers in dioceses and archdioceses, legislation, public policy, medicine, law and publishing.