God reveals Himself through His Word and, to a lesser degree, through His world. The Theology Major examines the Bible, God’s revealed Word, in broad introductory overviews of the Holy Scriptures (isagogics) as well as in close reading of a particular biblical book (exegetical studies). The major also studies God’s providence in history. In addition, students receive practical training in the application of their studies in ministry to others. For many Christians, the Theology Major offers the opportunity for a vocation in church, either as a primary or second calling.

Through participation in and upon completion of the Theology Major at Concordia University Wisconsin, students will:

1. have a greater understanding of God’s Word, the Holy Scriptures;
2. appreciate the value of sound Christian doctrine based squarely on the Bible;
3. develop a heightened awareness of God’s working throughout history;
4. understand the relevance of God’s Word in today’s world;
5. be able to apply scriptural truths in ministry to others;
6. serve as effective leaders in the Church and community.

With two additional courses and a semester-long internship in a congregation, Lutheran Church Missouri synod
students are eligible for certification in the Synod’s Lay Ministry program.

48 Credit Major Sequence (Bachelor or Associate Degree)

AL 107 Student Success Strategies 3 credits, 4 weeks

AL 204* College Writing 3 credits, 6 weeks

AL 379* Classical Greece and Rome 3 credits, 4 weeks

AL 380* The Bible in History 3 credits, 4 weeks

REL 201*   The Old Testament 3 credits, 5 weeks

REL 203   The New Testament 3 credits, 5 weeks

REL 383   The Gospel of Luke 3 credits, 5 weeks

AL 210*  Theology 3 credits, 4 weeks

REL 204   Biblical Theology 3 credits, 5 weeks

REL 376   Christian Ethics 3 credits, 5 weeks

REL 387   History of Christianity 3 credits, 5 weeks

REL 233   Communicating Bible Messages 3 credits, 5 weeks

REL 328   Family and Youth Ministry 3 credits, 5 weeks

REL 287   Christian Care Giving 3 credits, 5 weeks

AL 407* Christianity and World Religions 3 credits, 6 weeks

REL 312   Office of Professional Church Worker 3 credits, 5 weeks

*Core courses taken in the Major Sequence.

Additional Core Requirements:

32 Credits (Associate Degree: 9 Credits)

1. Civilization and World Views: History (3 credits)**
2. Creative Arts (3 credits)**
3. Culture and Language (3 credits)**
4. Mathematics (3 credits)
5. Social Science (3 credits)
6. Communications (3 credits)
7. Language and Culture (3 credits)
8. Citizenship (3 credits)
9. Physical Development (3 credits)
10. Lab Science (3 credits)

**Required for Associate Degree.

Elective Requirements:

48 Credits (Associate Degree: 7 Credits)