Theology and Religious Studies

Chair: Dr. Bernard Prusak,
Office: 107 St. Augustine Center
Tel. 610/519-4730
Website: http://www.villanova.edu/artsci/theology/
Course descriptions: http://www.artsci.villanova.edu/courses/theology.html

The department understands Christian theology to be “faith seeking understanding,” a process of critical reflection upon the life of faith. As a department likewise committed to religious studies, we aim to instill an understanding of Christian faith and of religion that is consonant with an appreciation of contemporary religious and cultural pluralism.

MAJOR: Thirty-three credit hours including the required introductory course, THL 1050 or 1051, which students in all colleges normally take in the first year of studies.
Eighteen credit hours are to be taken from among the following:
One Course in Biblical Studies: any course numbered from THL 2000 to THL 2480.
One Course in Historical Studies: any course numbered from THL 2500 to THL 2900.
Theological Studies: THL 3200: Understanding Jesus the Christ.
One Course in Studies in Christian Living: any course numbered from THL 4100 to THL 4690.
One Course in Religious and Cultural Studies: any course numbered from THL 5100 to THL 5285.
Advanced Seminar, THL 6500
Twelve credit hours are to be taken from other departmental offerings in consultation with the student's Academic Advisor.

MINOR: Eighteen credit hours inclusive of the required introductory course (THL 1050 or 1051). All courses required for the major are highly recommended for minors.
THL 1050 or 1051 is a prerequisite for all other courses in Theology and Religious Studies.


See the website address above for more information.