THRS, BA, Four-Year Plan

Four-Year Plan for the Bachelor of Arts in Theology and Religious Studies with Specialization in Christian Theology

Sample Plan for New Students

Degree Requirements

  • Total Credits Required: 180
  • Credits in Core: 60
  • Credits in College: 20
    o HIST 1200, 1210 or 2310
    o Modern Language 1150, 1250, 1350 or demonstrated proficiency
  • Credits in Major: 45
  • Minimum GPA: 2.00 (both cumulative and major)

Resources for Success

  • Plan courses on MySeattleU.
  • Meet with a Career Advisor.
  • Access academic support through Learning Assistance Programs.
  • Visit Advising Services for more information.

Four-Year Plan For New Students

Year 1

Course Fall Winter Spring
Course 1 UCOR Module I (5)  UCOR Module I (5) UCOR Module I (5)
Course 2 UCOR Module I (5) HIST 1200, 1210, or 2310 (5)  UCOR 2100* (5)
Course 3  Language 1150 (5)  Language 1250* (5) Language 1350* (5)

 

Year 1 Steps for Success

  • Meet with your Academic Advisor
  • Create plan in Student Planning
  • Get Involved

Year 2

Course Fall Winter Spring
Course 1 UCOR Module I (5) UCOR Module I (5)  UCOR Module II* (5) 
Course 2 THRS Christian Theology
Elective* (5)
THRS 2400 Methods in Theology and Religious Studies (5) UCOR 3100* (5)
Course 3 General Elective (5) General Elective (5) General Elective (5)

 

Year 2 Steps for Success

  • Meet with your Academic Advisor(s)
  • Plan for Study Abroad
  • Meet with Career Engagement Office

Year 3

Course Fall Winter Spring
Course 1 UCOR Module II* (5) UCOR Module III* (5)   THRS 4600 Capstone* (5)
Course 2 THRS Christian Theology
Elective* (5)
THRS Hebrew Bible/Old 
Testament Elective* (5) 
General Elective (5)
Course 3 General Elective (5) THRS 4070 or 4140* (5)  General Elective (5)

 

Year 3 Steps for Success

  • Find Internship or Research Opportunities
  •  Meet with Faculty Advisor
  • Review Educational Plan

Year 4

Course Fall Winter Spring
Course 1 UCOR Module III* (5) General Elective (5) THRS 4300 Major Themes & 
Thinkers in Christian Theology*
(5)
Course 2 THRS Theological Ethics Elective*
(5)
THRS New Testament Elective (5) General Elective (5)
Course 3 General Elective (5) General Elective (5) General Elective (5)

 

Year 4 Steps for Success

  • Meet with Faculty Advisor
  •  Apply for Graduation
  •  Continue Post Graduation Planning

University Core Requirements

UCOR classes are listed in the sample plan as Module I,
II, and III. See below for UCOR course titles listed by
Module. See my.seattleu.edu for prerequisites and
www.seattleu.edu/core for course descriptions. Honors
and Matteo Ricci students have different Core
requirements.

Module I:

  • UCOR 1100 Academic Writing Seminar
  • UCOR 1200 Quantitative Thinking
  • UCOR 1300 Creative Expression & Interpretation
  • UCOR 1400 Inquiry Seminar in the Humanities
  • UCOR 1600 Inquiry Seminar in the Social Sciences
  • UCOR 1800 Inquiry Seminar in the Natural Sciences

Module II:

  • UCOR 2100 Theological Explorations
  • UCOR 2500 Philosophy of the Human Person
  • UCOR 2900 Ethical Reasoning

Module III:

  • UCOR 3100 Religion in a Global Context
  • UCOR 3600 Social Sciences and Global Challenges or
  • UCOR 3800 Natural Sciences and Global Challenges  

Curriculum Notes

  • Each THRS course may only satisfy one requirement, though it is an option in multiple categories.
  •  Christian Thought Electives: choose 10 credits from: THRS 2011, 2012, 2013, 2019, 2040, 2051, 2060, 2090, 2091, 2100, 2101, 2204, 2205 or 3221.
  •  Hebrew Bible/Old Testament: choose 5 credits from: 2021, 3000, 3010 or 3020.
  • New Testament: choose 5 credits from: THRS 2000, 2001, 2002, 3070 or 3211.
  • Theological Ethics: choose 5 credits from: THRS 2202, 2203, 2204, 2205, or 3230. Note: Theological Ethics courses do not satisfy UCOR Ethical Reasoning.