Theology and Religious Studies - Rockhurst University

Theology and Religious Studies from Rockhurst University is a Campus Bachelor Religious Studies degree that prepares you for a Liberal Arts career. No matter what career you choose, the Theology and Religious Studies Department at Rockhurst University will give you an edge most colleges and universities cannot provide. Understanding the underpinnings of our world makes a world of difference to your success in life. What exactly will I learn in Theology and Religious Studies? The Department of Theology and Religious Studies has the same mission as other departments --scholarly understanding. In fact, it\\\'s not what you may expect. There\\\'s no religious indoctrination or dogma-rather, lively academic study and discussion of Christianity and other religious phenomena. Whether students approach the data with or without a specific religious commitment is a matter of personal preference. After all, this is an academic excursion. In Rockhurst\\\'s theology and religious studies classes you\\\'ll gain a solid understanding of the foundation and historical developments of Christianity as well as learn a variety of beliefs, literatures, theologies and histories concerning Christianity. In addition, in your core courses, you\\\'ll participate in animated discussions on issues such as sexuality, gender, liberation and other historic and present issues. All occur within an environment in which you have the freedom to doubt and think critically. This exposure to the underlying reasons for our very existence provide powerful insights that are helpful in any career, particularly education, collegiate research, healthcare and ethics. Within the department of Theology and Religious Studies, you\\\'ll find an equally impressive roster of academic Ph.D.s as well as a variety of adjunct faculty members. The men and women of the department\\\'s faculty range from a Jesuit priest to married and single lay professors. Diversity abounds. That diversity extends to the credentials of the faculty members as well. They are credentialed from an array of highly-acclaimed institutions. Their areas of specialization include systematic theology, historical theology , American Catholicism, Jewish/Christian relationships, healthcare ethics and New Testament studies . All publish within their field and are active in professional societies. If you want to go beyond Rockhurst\\\'s core requirement, the concentration in theology consists of a minimum of 24 semester hours of upper-division work, plus 12 semester hours of related upper-division courses. Individuals participating in the Center for Pastoral Life and Ministry\\\'s New Wine Program may be able to arrange a related independent study program with the department of Theology and Religious Studies and earn credit hours. View more details on Rockhurst University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Religious Studies courses.