Theology

Closeup of an icon of the Holy Trinity, originally painted by St. Andrei Rublev.

Program Type

Major, Minor
Degrees Offered

B.A.
School

School of Arts & Sciences

Engage in the prayerful, disciplined study of God, nature, and humanity in faithful adherence to the Church’s Magisterium. Cultivate the theological virtues of faith, hope, and love.

What You’ll Learn

You will study Scripture and tradition, informed by the Benedictine principles of community, hospitality, moderation, prayer, respect for persons, and service. You’ll read classic works in theology from the ages, as well as Greco-Roman and Jewish literature and works in intellectual and cultural history important for understanding the Christian tradition.

Engage deeply.: Studying theology in grateful accord with the Benedictine tradition means deep engagement with liturgy and culture as well as doctrine. Your work will form you not only intellectually but also spiritually, liturgically, and practically.
Understand and respect diverse religious traditions.: Study and practice theology with profound ecumenical respect for Judaism, Protestantism, Evangelicalism, Orthodox, and other religious traditions.
Prepare for graduate study at Mary.: Continue your exploration of the Catholic tradition in Mary’s Master of Arts in Catholic Studies or Master of Arts in Applied Catholic Theology.

Program Information

Please visit our catalog for admission requirements and a full list of our courses.

Careers & Outcomes

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Because theology is a comprehensive program that cultivates broad knowledge and rhetorical skills, a bachelor’s degree in theology provides excellent preparation for every profession, for service in the Church, for citizenship, and for life. Mary theology graduates pursue careers in parish and diocesan ministries such as religious education, liturgy, youth work, and schools, as well as businesses, government, social services, and volunteer programs.

Career Paths

Priesthood or Religious Life
Educator
Lawyer
Health Care Professional
Social Worker
Nonprofit Director
Youth Programming Coordinator

Featured Faculty

John Kincaid, PhD

Chair of Theology Program, Director, Christian Leadership Center (CLC), Fellow in Catholic Studies

Originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, I received a PhD in theology from Ave Maria University in 2015. Before receiving a PhD, I received a ThM from Duke University, an MA in theology from Covenant Theological Seminary, and a BA in theology from Geneva College. My wife Kristen and I have seven children, Natalie, Jack, Evelyn, Olivia, Gabriella, Mary Grace, and Paul. Before coming to the University of Mary in 2019, I was previously a member of the theology faculty at John Paul the Great Catholic University and at Franciscan University of Steubenville.

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