UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS IN THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES
Our program aims to render faith and religion as intelligible, meaningful, and relevant in diverse contemporary cultural contexts—both locally and globally.
Our programs explore the intersections of Catholic theology, religion, and culture(s). In everything, we draw upon the rich legacy of St. Augustine’s passionate pursuit of truth, a purposeful endeavor that evokes the union of mind and heart, links faith with rational reflection and, in dialogue with culture(s) and other religious traditions, builds unity in the midst of diversity. Theological and religious studies as conceived, studied, and advanced at Villanova are interdisciplinary and integrative. Students pursue their objectives from diverse theological and religious perspectives, place them in dialogue with each other, and integrate religious and theological knowledge with experience and other forms of knowing.
WHY THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES?
Our programs prepare you for graduate studies and for careers in humanitarian, philanthropic or other nonprofit, charitable organizations. Some graduates work in religious organizations or educational institutes as a campus, youth or parish minister, educator, catechist, retreat worker, administrator, counselor, or spiritual director, or in one of the many other positions such organizations offer.
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The study of theology and religion enhances the exploration of other fields in science, engineering, business, nursing, and the humanities, especially if you plan to enter professions such as law, medicine, business, human services, government, education, journalism and social work, or pursue advanced studies in these and related fields, where broad, interdisciplinary, and ethical perspectives matter.
Studying theology and religion prepares you to formulate responses to our world's most demanding questions, that is, for anything that requires intellectual, spiritual, and ethical skills. It enriches your intellectual and spiritual life, thoughts, and moral choices as you prepare yourself for professional careers.
In addition to nourishing your personal interests, the study of Theology and Religion is rewarding professionally. It enables you to understand the complexities of life on our planet and prepares you to make a positive difference in the world. In fact, employers in a wide range of fields value Theology and Religious Studies majors for being able to think outside of the box.
Our programs prepare you for graduate studies and for careers in humanitarian, philanthropic or other nonprofit, charitable organizations. Some graduates work in religious organizations or educational institutes as a campus, youth or parish minister, educator, catechist, retreat worker, administrator, counselor, or spiritual director, or in one of the many other positions such organizations offer
Want to learn more? Explore our Careers page.