Theology

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:

  • have a greater understanding of God’s Word, the Holy Scriptures;
  • appreciate the value of sound Christian doctrine based squarely on the Bible;
  • develop a heightened awareness of God’s working throughout history;
  • understand the relevance of God’s Word in today’s world;
  • be able to apply scriptural truths in ministry to others;
  • 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)

  • Civilization and World Views: History (3 credits)**
  • Creative Arts (3 credits)**
  • Culture and Language (3 credits)**
  • Mathematics (3 credits)
  • Social Science (3 credits)
  • Communications (3 credits)
  • Language and Culture (3 credits)
  • Citizenship (3 credits)
  • Physical Development (3 credits)
  • Lab Science (3 credits)

**Required for Associate Degree.

 

Elective Requirements: 48 Credits (Associate Degree: 7 Credits)