Theology encompasses a system of religious beliefs and teachings, often outlining a set of ethical standards that must be upheld. The theology and ethics emphasis explores these systems throughout the world, and throught various periods in history, in order to better understand current beliefs.

This emphasis builds on the biblical foundations of the major, discussing a wide range of topics from Latin American religious thought to Mennonite history. Students select from courses on contemporary theologies, philosophical ethics, Roman politics, the theology of mission and much more.

A solid understanding of theology and ethics proves useful in many career fields: careers in education, justice, history and ministry are just a few of the possibilities. 

REQUIRED COURSES (20 UNITS MINIMUM)

• THEO 430 Contemporary Theologies (4)
• THEO 447 Theology of the Human Person (4)
• THEO 465 Theological Ethics of Conflict and Peacemaking (4)

Choose a minimum of 8 units from the following

• HIST 330 Introduction to Mennonite History (3)
• HIST 350 American Religious History (3)
• HIST 360 Greece: Drama and Paideia in the Polis (4)
• HIST 365 Rome: Politics, Pagans and Patristics (4)
• HIST 370 Medieval Life, Thought and Literature (4)
• HIST 380 Reformation History and Theology (4)
• HIST 410 Latin American History and Religious Thought (4)
• MIN360 The Church in an Urban World (3)
• PHIL110 Introduction to Philosophical Ethics (3)
• REL 418 Culture, Religion and the Church (3)
• REL 452 Christianity in the NonWestern World (4)
• THEO 365 Current Perspectives on Missions (3)
• THEO 425 Theological Ethics and the Environment (4)
• THEO 434 Anabaptist Theology (3)
• THEO 445 Theology of Mission (4)
• THEO 447 Theology of the Human Person (4)
• THEO 465 Theological Ethics of Conflict and Peacemaking (4)
• THEO 482 Mission Practicum (13)
• Electives (6 units minimum)

Choose two courses from BIB, BLIT and/or MIN.

Note: Students may cross over no more than one focus series course with coursework in the major.