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Undergraduate Curriculum

We offer courses in the Hebrew Scriptures, the New Testament, Early Christian Thought, the Major Doctrinal Themes of Christian tradition, Contemporary Philosophical and Ethical Concerns, and Religion and Culture. Whether you choose the bachelor's or the minor degree as a terminal degree or intend to pursue further academic work, we design our courses on a level commensurate with the challenges and rewards of the best academic institutions.

Recent Course Offerings

Old Testament Survey The Ethics of Life and Death
New Testament Survey Ethical Issues in Peace and Justice
New Testament Letters War and Morality
Synoptic Gospels Christian Environmental Ethics
Ancient Christianity Christian Marriage
Christianity and the Modern World Global Poverty & Liberation Theology
Religion in America Catholic Ethics
Christian Contemplative Tradition Heritage of Judaism
Catholicism in the United States Introduction to Islam
Christian Anthropology Islamic Political Thought
Presence and Absence of God Religion in China and Japan
Christians at Prayer Religion in Russia
Roman Catholic Identity Religion and Literature
Perspectives on Liberation Theologies Women in Religion and Society
Death and Dying Religion and Science
Understanding Jesus the Christ