THRS, BA, Four-Year Plan
Four-Year Plan for the Bachelor of Arts in Theology and Religious Studies
Sample Plan for New Students
Degree Requirements
- Total Credits Required for Degree: 180
- Credits in Core: 60
- Credits in College: 20
- Credits in Major: 45
- GPA cumulative minimum: 2.00
- GPA major minimum: 2.00
Resources for Success
- Map out your own plan through My.SeattleU.edu
- Meet with a Career Advisor from the Career Engagement Office
- Sign up for academic support with Learning Assistance Programs
- Learn more about academic advising on the Advising Services page
Contact Information:
Arts & Sciences Advising: ASCAdvising@seattleu.edu
Seattle U Advising Services: seattleu.edu/advising
Four-Year Plan For New Students
| Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|
| UCOR Module I (5) | UCOR Module I (5) | UCOR Module I (5) |
| UCOR Module I (5) | HIST 1200, 1210, or 2310 (5) | UCOR 2100* (5) |
| 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
| Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|
| UCOR Module I (5) | UCOR Module I (5) | UCOR Module II* (5) |
| THRS Christian Theology Elective* (5) | THRS 2400 Methods in Theology and Religious Studies (5) | UCOR 3100* (5) |
| 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
| Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|
| UCOR Module II* (5) | UCOR Module III* (5) | THRS 4600 Capstone* (5) |
| THRS Christian Theology Elective* (5) | THRS Hebrew Bible/Old Testament Elective* (5) | General Elective (5) |
| 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
| Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|
| UCOR Module III* (5) | General Elective (5) | THRS 4300 Major Themes & Thinkers in Christian Theology* (5) |
| THRS Theological Ethics Elective* (5) | THRS New Testament Elective* (5) | General Elective (5) |
| 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.
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 satisfy only one requirement, though it may be listed in multiple categories.
- Christian Thought Electives: choose 10 credits from various THRS courses such as THRS 2011, 2012, etc.
- Hebrew Bible/Old Testament: choose 5 credits from THRS 2021, 3000, etc.
- New Testament: choose 5 credits from THRS 2000, 2001, 2002, etc.
- Theological Ethics: choose 5 credits from various THRS courses such as THRS 2202, 2203, etc.