Certificate of Distinction in Theology
24 units
The Certificate of Distinction in Theology acknowledges the achievement of theology majors who exhibit a mastery of theology coursework in preparation for graduate study by maintaining a GPA of 3.5 or better in 24 units of upper-division work in theology, Church history, or the history of philosophy from the following list:
Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Senior Seminar | ||
| SOT 483 | Senior Seminar: Theology and Social Issues | 3 |
| Additional Units | ||
| Complete 12 additional units of 400-level coursework in theology or Church history or 300-level coursework in history of philosophy. | 12 | |
| Required Emphasis | ||
| Complete 9 units (not used above) from one of three emphases: | 9 | |
| Church History Emphasis | ||
Select three of the following: | ||
| Seminar in Church History | ||
| The Formation of Early Christianity | ||
| American Christianity | ||
| The History of Christian Spirituality | ||
| Global Christianity 1 | ||
| Christian Traditions | ||
| Systematic Theology Emphasis | ||
Select three of the following: | ||
| The Theology of John Wesley | ||
| Theologians and Theological Movements | ||
| Doctrinal Theology | ||
| Theological Ethics | ||
| Theology from the Margins 1 | ||
| Special Topics | ||
| Readings | ||
| History of Philosophy Emphasis | ||
Select three of the following: | ||
| History of Ancient Philosophy | ||
| Medieval Philosophy | ||
| History of Early Modern Philosophy | ||
| History of 19th and 20th Century Philosophy | ||
| Total Units | 24 | |
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Meets the APU Core: Intercultural Competence general education requirement.