B.A. in Theology goal
The comprehensive educational goal of the
theology curriculum is theological literacy, that is,
an intellectual formation — to a level legitimately
expected of graduates of a Catholic university
— that habituates students, through investigation
of various theological sources, to approaches,
responses, and critiques appropriate to this academic
discipline: “faith seeking understanding.”
By the end of their program of studies, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of the basic categories of theological reflection: biblical, historical, systematic and ethical;
- Analyze texts for their theological content according to their particular literary genres and historical contexts;
- Utilize effective theological methods of research and argumentation.
Seek not to understand that you may believe, but believe that you may understand.
SAINT AUGUSTINE
Theology Department Mission Statement
Marquette University defines itself as Christian, Catholic, Jesuit, urban, and independent. The Department of Theology functions within the university to investigate and understand the Catholic tradition, its relation to other Christian communions, and to other religions of the world. Read more of our mission statement.
