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Theology and Religious Studies—B.A.

New York State Registered Program Code: 07464

HEGIS Code: 1510.00 {Religious Studies [Excluding Theological Professions]}

Molloy Program of Study Code: TRSBA

Program Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to:

  • Engage the search for meaning as encountered in human religious experience, and as examined in the discipline of theology and religious studies.
  • Analyze and interpret primary and secondary sources from a variety of religious traditions, in their socio-historical contexts.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the central tenets of Christian theology, the history of the development of doctrine, and the interaction of theology and culture.
  • Apply the methods of theology and/or religious studies to develop critical understanding of diverse religious traditions and behaviors.
  • Describe and apply principles of Catholic social teaching as they relate to questions of social justice in the contemporary world.

Requirements

General Education Requirements (32 Credits)

Acceptable courses listed under General Education Requirements.

Arts and Fine Arts (6 Credits) Two out of three disciplines: ART History, MUS History or COM Speech Communication

English Composition (3 Credits) ENG 1110

Social and Behavioral Sciences (9 Credits) Three out of four: History, Political Science, Psychology or Sociology

Mathematics (3 Credits)

Science (3 Credits)

Philosophy (3 Credits)

Physical Education (1 Credit)

Core Course (4 credits)

NOTE: The General Education requirement is 44, but has been adjusted to 32, because the following Major and Related requirements will also satisfy the General Education requirement: TRS 1000 and any ETH course taught by faculty of the Theology and Religious Studies Department. The Languages and Languages/Literature requirements are met as 6 credits of Related Requirements.

Major Requirements (36 Credits)

TRS 1000The Bible

3
TRS 1020Introduction to Theology and Religious Studies

3
TRS 2210The New Testament

3
TRS 2270The God Question

3
TRS 2300The Meaning of Jesus

3
TRS 2730The Church in History and Culture

3
TRS 3020Catholic Social Thought

3
TRS 3520Contemporary Catholicism

3
TRS 3740Symbol and Sacrament

3
TRS 4900Theology and Religious Studies Seminar

3

Complete one of the following courses (3 Credits)

TRS 2600Judaism, Christianity, Islam

3
TRS 2630Judaism

3
TRS 2650Islam

3
TRS 2810Religions of Asia

3

Complete 3 TRS Elective credits

Related Requirements (9 Credits)

Complete any one ETH course taught by faculty of the Department of Theology and Religious Studies (3 Credits)

Languages (3 Credits)

Allowed Languages courses are: ARA, CHI, ESL, FRE, ITA, SPA.

Note: (No ASL) Refer to the General Education Section of the Catalog for appropriate courses.

Second Languages or Literature (3 Credits)

Allowed Languages courses are: ARA, CHI, ESL, FRE, ITA, SPA.
Note: (No ASL) Refer to the General Education Section of the Catalog for appropriate courses.

Electives (43 Credits)

14 Elective credits must be Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) for a B.A. degree. FST 1000 counts towards required Electives.

Recommended Electives

PHI 1000Philosophy: The Pursuit of Wisdom

3
One of these courses
PHI 2150Medieval Philosophy

3
PHI 2680Philosophy of Religion

3
PHI 2810Asian Philosophy

3
Also one of these courses
ENG 2630Mythology and Legend

3
SOC 2660Birth of the Gods: Ideas, Images and Icons

3

Adjust Electives needed for having a Minor(s), Remedials, ESL, Honors Programs, PED/FST waivers as needed, under consultation with advisor

Total Credit Hours: 120