Theology and Religious Studies
The spiritual dimension of the human person is a basic element of human identity; thus, religious experience has been a central dimension of all cultures. Religious literacy is essential for all educated persons in a global world. For this reason, both theology and religious studies play an indispensable role in a liberal arts curriculum. In accordance with the Dominican tradition that is Molloy’s heritage, theology and religious studies are fundamental in the pursuit of truth in the context of the individual and collective search for meaning. The Department of Theology and Religious Studies provides courses that assist students to reflect on and personally engage the search for meaning as a central dimension of human identity. It seeks to prepare students to understand and engage intelligently the breadth of human religious experience in today's culturally diverse world.