Theology B.A.
Class of 2030
| Core Requirements | Credits |
|---|---|
| Development of Western Civilization (4) | 16 |
| Ethics | 3 |
| Philosophy | 3 |
| Fine Arts | 3 |
| Quantitative Reasoning | 3 |
| Natural Science | 3 |
| Social Science | 3 |
| Theology 200 Level | THL 206 (3) |
| Theology 300 Level | THL 312 (3) |
| Intensive Writing I Proficiency | 3 |
| Intensive Writing II Proficiency | 3 |
| Oral Communication Proficiency | 3 |
| Diversity Proficiency | 3 |
| Civic Engagement Proficiency | 3 |
| Free Electives |
| Major Requirements | Credits |
|---|---|
| THL 100 – How to Study God | 1 |
| THL 200 -Level course* | 3 |
| THL 312 – Old Testament | 3 |
| THL 320 – New Testament | 3 |
| THL Elective (4) | 12 |
| THL Field Requirements (3) | 9 |
Graduation Requirements / Degree Notes
- Students at Providence College must complete 120 credits, which includes both their core and major requirements.
- Students at PC need a minimum GPA of 2.0 to graduate.
- Currently, THL majors fulfill both level of Theology Cores, and may complete other Cores/Proficiencies through careful selection of major electives.
- Note for THL Field Requirements: courses must be in 1 of each of the following: History of Christianity, Systematic Theology, and Moral Theology. Three 400 level elective courses are required.
- *Students can take any 200-level course, but at least one THL course has to be on Acquinas. This could be 206, but it also could be 443, and advanced studies course.*
- A minimum of the three of the seven electives must be at 400 level
- (Between the “field requirments” and the “open electives”)
Freshman Year – Fall
| Course # | Class | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DWC 101 | Development of Western Civilization I | 4 |
| CORE | 3 | |
| CORE | 3 | |
| CORE | 3 |
Freshman Year – Spring
| Course # | Class | Credits | Total Year Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| DWC 102 | Development of Western Civilization II | 4 | |
| THL 206 | Foundations of Theology: The Vision of St. Thomas Aquinas (Theology 200 Level) | 3 | |
| CORE | 3 | ||
| CORE | 3 | ||
| CORE | 3 | ||
| THL 100 | How to Study God | 1 | |
| TOTAL | 17 | 30 |
Sophomore Year – Fall
| Course # | Class | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DWC 201 | Development of Western Civilization III | 4 |
| THL 312 | Old Testament (Theology 300 Level) | 3 |
| CORE | 3 | |
| CORE | 3 | |
| CORE | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 16 |
Sophomore Year – Spring
| Course # | Class | Credits | Total Year Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| DWC 202 | Development of Western Civilization IV | 4 | |
| THL 320 | New Testament: Literature & Theology | 3 | |
| CORE | 3 | ||
| CORE | 3 | ||
| CORE | 3 | ||
| TOTAL | 16 | 32 |
Junior Year – Fall
| Course | # Class Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| THL | Field | Requirement 3 |
| THL | Elective 3 | |
| CORE 3 | ||
| FREE | ELECTIVE 3 | |
| FREE | ELECTIVE 3 | |
| TOTAL 15 |
Junior Year – Spring
| Course # | Class | Credits | Total Year Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| THL Field Requirement | 3 | ||
| THL Elective (400-Level) | 3 | ||
| FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | ||
| FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | ||
| FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | ||
| TOTAL | 15 | 30 |
Senior Year – Fall
| Course # | Class | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| THL Field Requirement | 3 | |
| THL Elective (400-Level) | 3 | |
| FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 15 |
Senior Year – Spring
| Course # | Class | Credits | Total Year Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| THL Elective (400-Level) | 3 | ||
| FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | ||
| FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | ||
| FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | ||
| FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | ||
| 15 | 30 | ||
| TOTAL PROGRAM OF STUDY CREDITS | 122 | ||
