Theology Curriculum

Curriculum Requirements

All bachelor's degrees require a minimum of 120 credit hours, inclusive of UD general education and major requirements as well as elective courses.

The Theology major is designed for students who want a biblical, theological, and ethical foundation for life. Theology students wrestle with the big questions of Christian faith and life: Who is God? Where is God in suffering? What difference does Jesus make? How are we called to live together? Into what future is the Spirit inviting us?

The Theology major consists of 33 credits as follows:

Required Courses (24 credits)

  • THEO 105: Who is God? (3)
  • THEO 107: What is the Bible? (3)
  • THEO 215: Christian Social Ethics (3)
  • THEO 300: Basics of Christian Ministry (3)
  • THEO 310: Christian Theology (3)
  • THEO 312: Biblical Interpretation (3)
  • THEO 485: Internship (3)
  • THEO 495: Capstone (3)

Elective Courses (9 credits) - selected from REL or THEO courses (at least 1 course focused on student's vocational goals, to be determined with advisor).

Note: Although there are no additional admission requirements, students will be required to pass a Criminal Background Check and Dependent Adult/Child Abuse Checks as part of their Basics of Christian Ministry course (THEO 300).

The Theology Minor consists of 18 credits as follows:

Required Courses (12 credits)

  • THEO 105: Who is God? (3)
  • THEO 107: What is the Bible? (3)
  • THEO 215: Christian Social Ethics (3)
  • THEO 300: Basics of Christian Ministry (3)

Elective Courses (6 credits) from REL or THEO (at least 1 course focused on student's vocational goals, to be determined with advisor).

In addition, several Seminary courses are available as electives for students with senior and/or accelerated (3/3) standing. For a list of these options, contact Susan LeFeber, DMin, director of seminary vocation, director of field education and placement, and assistant professor of ministry, at SLefeber@dbq.edu.

Four-Year Plan of Study [cross link to the Advising Page where all the 4-year plans for degrees would be "housed." The plans are PDFs.]