Department of Theology

Theology at St. Mary’s

The interdisciplinary Theology curriculum at St. Mary’s is rooted in the Catholic and Marianist tradition of service while offering courses that are inclusive of all students and faith traditions. Students of all majors take at least two courses in Theology as part of the Core Curriculum. Through the open, critical study of scripture, moral theology and systemic theology, majors build on a commitment to the compatibility of faith and reason.

In the Theology Department at St. Mary’s University, students explore the sources and ideas central to Christian faith while searching for practical application that faith has for the way people and communities live. Through critical investigation and the use of diverse methods, students in the Theology program apply critical thinking and interdisciplinary knowledge to understand the origins of Christianity and its meaning for today.

The Theology Major at St. Mary’s University cultivates in students the capacity to investigate fundamental questions of human life using the wealth of Catholic tradition. Courses in the department engage students in the systematic study of doctrine, moral theology, and scripture, taking up in a contemporary and diverse context Anselm’s classic definition of theology as “faith seeking understanding.” In the major, students develop information literacy, integrative understanding, self-reflection, intellectual humility, and effective communication

Please get in touch with the Theology Department at 210-436-3310.