Theology
KATHERINE GREINER, PH.D.
ERIC E. HALL, PH.D.
ERIC MEYER, PH.D.
JOHN C. RIES, PH.D., S.T.D., DEPT CHAIR
Mission
The theology department’s mission is to promote careful biblical and theological reflection, spiritual awareness, and an understanding of the Catholic tradition. As mandated by the mission of the college, the theology department serves the college community, the wider civic community and the diocese of Helena in “acting as a mediator between religion and culture (and) by carrying on an academic dialogue with philosophy, science, the liberal arts, the believing community and secular society”(Carroll College’s Mission Statement).
Student Learning Outcomes
- Students will understand the basic principles and concepts in biblical, moral and doctrinal theology from a Catholic perspective.
- Students will engage a variety of theological perspectives and be able to interpret and evaluate them.
- Students will investigate and articulate the relationship between theology and other fields of studies.
- Students will develop critical thinking for reading, thinking, and writing.
- Students will develop an understanding of the fundamentals in theology that will prepare them for graduate studies and/or church work.
Introductory Courses
One basic course (TH 101) is designed to give the student an overall view of theology and a variety of 200-level courses are designed to introduce the student to key areas and subjects within theology. Students in the major programs should complete at least two 200-level courses before taking 300-level courses. Exceptions to this general policy must be approved by the Theology Department chairperson.
Specialized Courses (In-depth Courses)
The theology program includes a number of 300-level courses to be more rigorous and in-depth.
Interdisciplinary Courses
Specified courses from other departments may be taken with the permission of the Theology Department chairperson and in accordance with the needs of an individual student’s program. The Theology Department encourages interdisciplinary and cross-disciplinary study.