Requirements

There are many paths students can take to incorporate a theology degree into their time at Notre Dame.

Theology Major (34 credits)

Note:

Major requirements may be taken in any order. Traditions I and Intro to OT are offered every fall; Traditions II, Intro to New Testament, and the Proseminar are offered every spring.
Two electives may be satisfied by an ancient language class (Latin, Greek, Hebrew, Syriac, etc.).
Three 1-credit theology classes may be bundled to satisfy an elective requirement.
Students with a major GPA of 3.66 or higher may apply to write an honors thesis during their senior year.

Note:

Major requirements may be taken in any order. Traditions I and Intro to OT are offered every fall; Traditions II, Intro to New Testament, and the Proseminar are offered every spring.
Two electives may be satisfied by an ancient language class (Latin, Greek, Hebrew, Syriac, etc.).
Three one-credit theology classes may be bundled to satisfy elective #3.

Note:

One elective may be satisfied by an ancient language class (Latin, Greek, Hebrew, Syriac, etc.).
Three 1-credit theology classes may be bundled to satisfy an elective requirement.

* Major requirements may be taken in any order.

Note:

The required senior thesis is completed as a 3-credit course. Students with a major GPA of 3.66 or higher are encouraged to apply to write an honors thesis, for which an additional three credits are required.

One credit of voice, organ, or piano lessons offered through the Department of Music
One credit of participation in a liturgical choir in the Basilica
One additional credit from either of the above options

Two elective theology courses in either sacramental theology or liturgical theology and history