School of Theology and Religious Studies

Minor (subconcentration) in Theology & Religious Studies

Requirements for minors

• The subconcentration in theology & religious studies requires six three credit courses:
• • three at the 200 level, covering different subdisciplines within TRS.
  • three at the 300 level or higher.
• Minors are encouraged to develop their program plan with the Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Studies, STRS.
• Students considering a minor in TRS should process the application (available in McMahon 107) by the end of their sophomore year.
• Declared minors are eligible for and encouraged to take the sections of introductory courses (TRS 260 & 280) restricted to TRS majors and minors

Introductory Level

TRS 200 - Introduction to the Old Testament
TRS 210 - Introduction to the New Testament
TRS 220/221 - The Church through the Ages
TRS 230 - Character, Choice & Communty
TRS 240 - Christian Liturgy, Prayer, and Sacrament
TRS 251 - Dynamics of Christian Spirituality
TRS 260 - Christianity and Culture
TRS 261 - Enduring Questions in Catholic Theology
TRS 280 - The Religious Quest
TRS 290 - Introduction to World Religions


Upper Level

TRS 300-319 - Refined courses in Biblical Literature
TRS 320-329 - Refined courses in Church History
TRS 330-339 - Refined courses in Moral Theology
TRS 340-349 - Refined courses in Sacraments & Liturgy
TRS 350-359 - Courses in Religious Ed/Pastoral Ministry/Spirituality
TRS 360-379 - Refined courses in Historical/Systematic Theology
TRS 380-389 - Refined Courses in Religious Studies
TRS 390-399 - Refined courses in World Religions

All courses at this level have pre-requisites, as determined by the Professor. At a minimum, the pre-requisite is the completion of one Introductory-level course.