MINOR
Theology
The Theology minor develops your understanding of Christian traditions, ethics, and Scripture while equipping you to think critically about faith, meaning, and moral decision-making. This interdisciplinary program enhances communication, ethical reflection, and cultural awareness across academic and professional contexts.
Dig Deeper Into the program
Explore coursework in biblical studies, theology, ethics, and Christian history that helps you engage thoughtfully with big questions and apply religious insight to contemporary life and work.
What is a minor?
- A minor is a focused set of courses that complements your major and helps you build additional skills aligned with your interests and career goals.
Program Format
- On campus and online
- Select classes available online to provide added flexibility for students
Credit Hours
- Total credits required: 18
Explore faith, ethics and the human experience while building strong critical thinking skills. The Theology curriculum prepares you to engage with complex moral questions and diverse perspectives.
- Preparation for careers or graduate study in related fields
- Study of theology, scripture and religious traditions
- Exploration of ethics, morality and social justice
- Development of critical thinking and reflective analysis
- Connection of faith to contemporary issues and lived experience
- Enrollment in a degree program at College of Saint Mary
- Declaration of the minor through an advisor
- Good academic standing
- Completion of any necessary pre-requisites
- Applications open July 1 for the upcoming academic year. CSM follows a rolling admission process, reviewing applications as they are received. We encourage students to apply early for priority consideration for scholarships, housing, and financial aid.
Tuition & Aid
Investing in your education is a big decision, and you do not have to navigate it alone. Every admitted full-time undergraduate student is guaranteed a merit scholarship, and CSM offers additional aid and personalized guidance to make your degree attainable. Our team will walk you through your options so you can move forward with clarity and confidence.
Your Roadmap to Admission
From application to enrollment, we guide you through each step with clarity and personal support so you can focus on what matters most and take the next step toward your future.
Why Choose This Minor?
Engage Big Questions
Examine enduring questions about faith, morality, and human purpose with depth and intellectual rigor.
Enhance Ethical Insight
Strengthen your capacity to think ethically and act with integrity across professions.
Complement Any Major
Add depth to disciplines such as education, business, social services, or health-related fields.
Mercy-Rooted Perspective
Grounded in the Catholic tradition and Mercy values, the minor fosters compassion, justice, and reflective engagement with the world.
Theology Career Opportunities
Students with a theology minor bring strong communication, critical thinking and values-based leadership to roles that support individuals and communities.
- Nonprofit program coordinator
- Community outreach specialist
- Youth ministry or pastoral support roles
- Human services or advocacy assistant
Accreditation
The Assurance of Accreditation
The assurance of regional accreditation means that our degrees have been evaluated for their outcomes — including how well they prepare you to meet the needs of your employers, yourself and our global society. College of Saint Mary is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission.
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