Theology and Religious Studies Minor

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Program
Theology and Religious Studies
Degree Type
Minor
College
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
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Chairperson: Kevin Hughes, Ph.D.
Program Director: Brett Grainger, Ph.D.
Office Location: 203 Saint Augustine Center
Telephone: 610-519-4730
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Theological and religious studies as conceived, studied, and advanced at Villanova are interdisciplinary and integrative. Students pursue their objectives from diverse theological and religious perspectives, place them in dialogue with each other, and integrate religious and theological knowledge with experience and other forms of knowing.

Our programs explore the intersections of Catholic theology, religion, and cultures(s) and prepare students for graduate studies and for careers in humanitarian, philanthropic or other non-profit, charitable organizations; and in religious organizations as campus, youth or parish minister, educator, catechist, retreat worker, administrator, counselor, spiritual director or in one of the many other positions such organizations offer. 

MINOR: Theology and Religious Studies (15 credits)

The minor is open to all students. Students can take the minor in conjunction with any other program in any Villanova College. Once the required coursework is completed, Villanova recognizes the minor at the time of graduation on the official transcript.

Program Notes:

  • For the THL Elective: 3 credits may be taken from among the approved extra-departmental courses listed below the Required Minor Courses list. The TRS Director of Undergraduate Programs may approve additional courses (for example, a course taken overseas or particular themes or topic courses not listed explicitly in the University Catalog). Because such courses do not carry the Core Theology (CTHL) attribute, they will count toward the Major degree only with prior approval from the Director.
  • Total number of elective courses from outside the TRS Department (including courses taken overseas) must not exceed three credit hours.
  • Courses that fulfill minor requirements may be used to fulfill other requirements (i.e., primary major, core curriculum, minors, concentrations, or free electives).
Course
Title
Credits
12
Sub-Total Credits
15