Theological Studies

Course Overview

The M. T. S. degree is attractive to students who seek advanced theological training in preparation for doctoral work, teaching, or ministerial work. Learning Goals ,The program goals reflect our departmental academic vision of " doing theology" in the Augustinian tradition, and our academic vision. Goal 1Engaging Faith and Culture, Objective A, Engage theology informed by the breadth of theological and cultural traditions. Objective B, Contextualize faith meaningfully within an analysis of contemporary culture, relating faith and culture for our time as Augustine did for his. Goal 2Integrating Knowledge, Objective A, Bring theological perspectives (and their methods of analysis) in dialogue with each other: biblical, historical and Augustinian, fundamental/systematic theological, cultural, ethical, spiritual, and ministerial. Objective B, Integrate theological knowledge and experience in course work. Goal 3Learning in the Augustinian Tradition, Objective A, Nurture a way of knowing that is infused with care and love or, to use an Augustinian metaphor, knowing with the heart and the mind. Objective B, Integrate faith into the social and cultural environment beyond the classroom.