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Theology: Learning Outcomes

The Theology Major is designed to provide the following learning goals and outcomes:

Outcome #1
Demononstrate an understanding of the content and methodologies of the major sub-disciplines of Catholic theology.
Indicators of Achievement - Graduates will have the ability to:

Explain the major sub-disciplines of Catholic theology.
Examine issues through the lenses of each of the sub-disciplines.

Outcome #2
Demonstrate an understanding of how these sub-disciplines inform and support one another.
Indicators of Achievement - Graduates will have the ability to:

Approach a particular issue through the combined lenses of two or more of these sub-disciplines.

Outcome #3
Demonstrate a theological understanding of the ethical aspects of both individual and social actions.
Indicators of Achievement - Graduates will have the ability to:

Write essays that examine the ethical side of human actions in a manner that is coherent, analytical, and theologically reflective.

Outcome #4
Demonstrate an understanding of religious faith.
Indicators of Achievement - Graduates will have the ability to:

Discern the place of faith in one’s own life.
Discern the place of faith in the lives of others.

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