Program Overview

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies and Theology is a comprehensive program that requires a minimum of 120 hours. The program is built on the foundation of the Common Academic Program (CAP), an innovative curriculum shared among all undergraduate students, regardless of their major.

Common Academic Program (CAP) Requirements

The CAP requirements include:

• First-Year Humanities Commons: 26 credit hours
  • HUM 101: Chaminade Seminar: Reading and Responding to the Signs of the Times
  • HUM 102: Marie ThťrŤse Seminar: Human Dignity and the Common Good
• Second-Year Writing Seminar: 3 credit hours
• Oral Communication: 3 credit hours
• Mathematics: 3 credit hours
• Social Science: 3 credit hours
• Arts: 3 credit hours
• Natural Science: 34 credit hours
• Crossing Boundaries: 9 credit hours
  • Faith Traditions: 3 credit hours
  • Practical Ethical Action: 3 credit hours
  • Interdisciplinary Investigations: 3 credit hours
• Advanced Study: 9 credit hours
  • Religious Studies: 3 credit hours
  • Philosophical Studies: 3 credit hours
  • Historical Studies: 3 credit hours
• Diversity and Social Justice: 53 credit hours
• Major Capstone: 60-6 credit hours
• Experiential Learning: 70-3 credit hours

Program Structure

Students should consult with their advisor regarding the applicability of transfer credit to fulfill CAP and major program requirements. Some major requirements must be fulfilled by courses taken at the university.