18 units

Learn more about the theology minor.

Requirements

Theology minors must earn a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 in the courses being applied toward the minor.

Course List

Code	Title	Units
Any upper-division (3XX or 4XX) biblical studies course 1		3
PHIL 100	Introduction to Philosophy 2	3
or HUM 224	Core Texts in Philosophy
or HUM 324	Core Texts in Philosophy
SOT 250 and any 3 upper-division (3XX or 4XX) theology courses 3		12
Total Units		18

¹

The following courses also meet the APU Core: Upper-Division Bible general education requirement: SOT 340, SOT 341, SOT 342, SOT 343, SOT 344, SOT 345, SOT 346, SOT 347, SOT 348.

²

All options meet the APU Core: Humanities: Philosophy general education requirement.

³

Meets the APU Core: Theology and the Christian Life general education requirement.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this program shall be able to:

1. Explain the relationships between context and Christian theological traditions.
2. Examine important societal issues in light of Christian theological traditions.
3. Properly represent the theological ideas of people with diverse perspectives.
4. Evaluate their own implicit theological beliefs in light of Christian theological traditions.
5. Develop their own commitments in conversation with Christian theological traditions.

Many programs within the School of Theology require students to take one or more courses of upper-division electives, often represented as “SOT 3xx or 4xx Upper-Division [Biblical Studies] course,” where [Biblical Studies] may be substituted with a specific discipline within the school.

The following is a list of all School of Theology courses that meet upper-division requirements within School of Theology academic programs. Consult with your advisor or faculty for specific questions. 

Two-Column Chart

Upper-Division Biblical Studies (Old Testament)	SOT 340
	SOT 341
	SOT 342
	SOT 343
	SOT 348
	SOT 349
	SOT 351
	SOT 441
	SOT 448
Upper-Division Biblical Studies (New Testament)	SOT 344
	SOT 345
	SOT 346
	SOT 347
	SOT 440
	SOT 442
	SOT 449
Upper-Division Biblical Studies (General)	SOT 443
	SOT 444
	SOT 445
	SOT 446
	SOT 447
	SOT 451
	SOT 495*
	SOT 497*
	SOT 498*
Upper-Division Theology	SOT 370
	SOT 371
	SOT 372
	SOT 373
	SOT 470
	SOT 471
	SOT 472
	SOT 473
	SOT 474
	SOT 475
	SOT 476
	SOT 477
	SOT 478
	SOT 479
	SOT 480
	SOT 481
	SOT 482
	SOT 483
	SOT 495*
	SOT 497*
	SOT 498*
Upper-Division Ministry	SOT 310
	SOT 311
	SOT 312
	SOT 313
	SOT 314
	SOT 315
	SOT 316
	SOT 317
	SOT 318
	SOT 319
	SOT 410
	SOT 411
	SOT 412
	SOT 413
	SOT 414
	SOT 415
	SOT 416
	SOT 417
	SOT 418
	SOT 419
	SOT 421
	SOT 422
	SOT 423
	SOT 424
	SOT 425
	SOT 426
	SOT 427
	SOT 495*
	SOT 497*
	SOT 498*

*

Students must complete a Course Substitution form in order for SOT 495, SOT 497, or SOT 498 to count as an upper-division requirement for a major or minor.