Philosophy for Theological Studies, BA

42-60 Total Credit Hours Including:

30 hours minimum from the following courses,

including 12 credit hours minimum in Spanish and Latin cumulatively.​

• PHIL 1003 - Introduction to Philosophy Credits: 3
• PHIL 1023 - Logic Credits: 3
• PHIL 2023 - Ancient Philosophy: Preparation for the Gospel Credits: 3
• PHIL 2033 - Medieval Philosophy: The Development of Catholic Culture Credits: 3
• PHIL 2063 - Modern Philosophy: Challenge and Response Credits: 3
• PHIL 3013 - Philosophy of Nature Credits: 3
• PHIL 3023 - The Philosophy of the Human Person Credits: 3
• PHIL 3053 - Virtue Ethics Credits: 3
• PHIL 3073 - Catholic Social and Political Philosophy Credits: 3
• PHIL 4013 - Thomistic Metaphysics Credits: 3
• PHIL 4033 - Thomistic Epistemology Credits: 3
• PHIL 4063 - Natural Theology Credits: 3
• PHIL 4073 - Philosophy Seminar Credits: 3
• PHIL 4083 - Theology through Philosophy Credits: 3

Optional Concentration in Catholic Studies

Any major in Philosophy for Theological Studies can choose to add the Concentration in Catholic Studies. Students meet with their advisor and select a sequence of courses, based upon course availability.

A minimum of 18 credit hours is required to earn the concentration.

• CATH 2883 - Selected Topics: Catholic Studies Credits: 3
• CATH 2884 - Selected Topics: Catholic Studies Credits: 4
• CATH 3003 - Greco-Roman Classics Credits: 3
• CATH 3013 - Medieval Classics Credits: 3
• CATH 4003 - Renaissance and Early Modern Classics Credits: 3
• CATH 4013 - Contemporary Catholic Classics Credits: 3
• THEO 1003 - Introduction to Old Testament Credits: 3
• THEO 1013 - Introduction to New Testament Credits: 3
• THEO 1033 - Exploring the Bible Credits: 3
• THEO 1043 - Catholic Doctrine and the Sacraments Credits: 3
• THEO 2023 - Theology of the Church Credits: 3
• THEO 2883 - Selected Topics: Theology Credits: 3
• THEO 3003 - Christian Morality and Social Issues Credits: 3
• THEO 3013 - Story of the Church Credits: 3
• THEO 3053 - Sacramental Theology Credits: 3
• THEO 3083 - Virtues and Vices Credits: 3
• THEO 3093 - The Catholic Imagination Credits: 3
• THEO 3553 - Explorations in Scripture Credits: 3
• THEO 4003 - Christology Credits: 3
• THEO 4123 - Trinity and Incarnation Credits: 3

NSP Requirements

All undergraduate students must complete the Newman Studies Program   in addition to major area requirements.