Theology

Bachelor of Arts in Theology

Theological study long has attempted to address the most profound questions of existence and the meaning of the human religious experience. Theology courses ask these questions with attention to the universally human and particular focus on the Judeo-Christian tradition. A major in theology prepares students for further work in academe or seminary and can serve to complement another major. A minor in the discipline provides students with greater knowledge of religious questions.

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Theology

Getting Started

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Program Overview

Theology Curriculum

All ��ֱ�� students must successfully complete a minimum of 123 semester credits to receive a bachelor of arts or a bachelor of science degree. You’ll need to complete 54-56 liberal arts core credits and complete community service hours.

Accreditation Statements

Alvernia is an accredited institution and a member of the . MSCHE is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Career Outlook

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, careers in which people with a theology degree are employed are expected to grow by up to 19 percent between 2022 and 2032. The median salary in the field is $45,300. After earning the Bachelor of Arts in Theology, you can pursue a variety of careers, including:

Church work
Religious publishing house
Diocese office
Campus minister
Hospital, prison or military chaplain
Director of a church camp; pastor; priest; missionary; or religious education professional
Community work
Lobbyist
Consultant
Counselor
Public servant

Opportunities for Majors

Theology Club

The Theology Club is open to all students. Club members are people who want to evaluate their lives in relation to what they believe. Students have the chance to hold discussions, events, and activities.

Theta Alpha Kappa, Alpha Zeta Xi chapter

Theta Alpha Kappa is the national honors society for Religious Studies and Theology. Majors and minors in Theology with a minimum
3.5 GPA in their theology courses and a minimum 3.0 overall GPA will be inducted into the society in their final spring semester.

The Washington Center Experience

Alvernia students have an opportunity to earn college credit by spending a semester or summer in Washington, D.C. where they serve as interns in a congressional office, government agency, major corporation, newspaper or news network, or agencies devoted to legal affairs, international relations, or business and economics. They also may intern with one of several non-profit groups dealing with the environment, women’s issues, the arts, education, science, or labor relations among others. Participants are customarily juniors or seniors who have achieved grade point averages of 2.5 or better and who have the endorsement of the appropriate academic area. In addition to their internship, students select one seminar dealing with the arts and humanities, communication, public policy, the legal system, business, and government. Interested students should see their academic advisor.

Get to Know Your Faculty

For more information about ��ֱ��’s Philosophy program, contact the Admissions Office at 610-796-8269 or admissions@alvernia.edu. Or reach out directly to program director Corey Harris at 610-790-1992 or corey.harris@alvernia.edu.