MA in Theology: Ethics and Spirituality concentration

Theology students and faculty working and discussing in a classroom

This concentration is designed for those interested in developing deeper spiritual understanding as well as practical skills for competent, ethical and theologically informed professional practices.

The goals of this concentration are:

• To improve understanding of Christian spiritual, theological and ethical traditions in dialogue with contemporary challenges and with other religious traditions

• To prepare students with a sound knowledge of ethics and a commitment to bringing social-ethical perspectives to bear in various work, volunteer, and personal contexts

 

Course Curriculum:

Foundational Courses:

  • THEO 504 Liberating Bible
  • THEO 547 Ethics in a Time of Planetary Crisis
  • THEO 555 Key Turning Points in Christian History
  • THEO 624 Theological Imagination: Approaches to the Sacred

Ethics and Spirituality Courses:

  • 2 THEO Electives in Ethics
  • 2 THEO Electives in Spirituality
  • 2 THEO Electives + Dossier OR 1 THEO Elective + Thesis