Honors Theology

Catalog description

Offered every fall semester, Honors Theology is the first required course in the Honors Program curriculum. Honors Theology introduces students to theology as an academic discipline that seeks to understand what individuals and communities mean by their faith claims (religious or not), the god(s) which are the objects of these claims (whether personal, impersonal or abstract), and expectations (intellectual and behavioral) placed on those who follow them. Each Theology seminar explores a specific theme or themes using a select number of texts that highlight the theme(s) chosen. Daily class discussions of the reading assignments enhance students' critical thinking and reading skills while modeling the art of respectful and effective intellectual debate. Open only to Integral Honors Program students. This course replaces the Theology requirement in the Core Curriculum.