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 question of the search for meaning, both orally and in writing.
Assess religious concepts in their historical contexts.
Demonstrate understanding of primary and secondary sources from various religious traditions and the fields of theology and religious studies.
Demonstrate understanding of the fundamental beliefs and rituals of Christianity in their historical development and in dialogue with other religious traditions.
Demonstrate, both orally and in writing, an understanding the history of Christian theology, including major doctrinal developments, from ancient to modern times.
Engage in questions of social justice from the perspective of Catholic social teaching towards the end of participating in ethical leadership and the transformation of society.
Demonstrate understanding of diverse religious traditions and behaviors, and of academic theories and concepts about them.
Engage in a study of the commonalities and differences among diverse religions in American society and around the world to better understand the issues that face humanity.

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 1000	The Bible	3
TRS 2210	The New Testament	3
TRS 2270	The God Question	3
TRS 2300	The Meaning of Jesus	3
TRS 2730	The Church in History and Culture	3
TRS 2740	Symbol and Ritual	3
TRS 4900	Theology and Religious Studies Seminar	3

Complete one course (3 Credits)

TRS 2600	Judaism, Christianity, Islam	3
TRS 2630	Judaism	3
TRS 2650	Islam	3
TRS 2810	Religions of Asia	3

Complete 9 elective credits in TRS

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

Related Requirements (6 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 (54 Credits)

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

Recommended Electives

PHI 1000

Philosophy: The Pursuit of Wisdom

One of these courses

PHI 2150	Medieval Philosophy	3
PHI 2680	Philosophy of Religion	3
PHI 2810	Asian Philosophy	3

Also one of these courses

ENG 2630	Mythology and Legend	3
SOC 2660	Birth 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: 128