The S.T.B. degree provides the student with the opportunity to attain a basic theological education and competency. This is a prerequisite for the further specialization of the licentiate (S.T.L.) which, in this degree sequence, presupposes familiarity with the wide variety of subject matter and disciplines that constitute the Christian theological tradition as reflected in the S.T.B. curriculum.
Sacred Theology (STB)
Degrees
The Baccalaureate in Sacred Theology program is a 69-credit-hour degree program.
- The Pro-seminar for master's students ordinarily should be taken in the first semester.
- Foundational--21 credits: Introduction to History and Method in Theology (3), Foundations of Christian Moral Life (3), Introduction to Patristic Theology (3), Introduction to Liturgy and Sacraments (3), Pastoral Theology (3), Introduction to Christian Spirituality (3), Basic Principles of Canon Law (3). Introduction to History and Method in Theology and Foundations of Christian Moral Life must be taken by S.T.B. students during the first year in the program.
- Systematic theology--15 credits, selected from: Mariology (3), Revelation and Faith (3), Theology of God (3), Christian Anthropology (3), Christology (3), Theology of the Church (3), Christian Eschatology (3).
- Liturgical studies and sacramental theology--six credits, selected from: Sacraments of Initiation (3), Eucharist (3), Sacraments of Reconciliation and Anointing (3), Ordained Ministries (3).
- Moral theology--nine credits: Christian Marriage and Family (3), Christian Social and Political Ethics (3), Biomedical Ethics (3).
- Scripture--15 credits: two courses from Old Testament offerings (6), two courses from New Testament offerings (6), one course chosen from either set of offerings (3). These courses are to be chosen from the following: Pentateuch; Prophets; Psalms; Synoptics; John; Pauline Letters.
- Church history--three credits: one course chosen from the appropriate offerings.
- Students who are candidates for priesthood in the Roman Ï㽶ÊÓƵ Church must take one course in a non-Roman Ï㽶ÊÓƵ ecclesial tradition during the course of studies.
$1,160 / credit hour
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