Explore the Meaning of Life Through Religions
The Department of 宗教及神学研究 at St. 爱德华的 focuses on providing students with a comprehensive approach to the study of religion and theological inquiry.
The Department constructs a dynamic space to explore theology and religious studies with faculty who are passionate about their field, educating their students and serving the larger community.
课程探索历史, thought and ongoing development of global religions with attention to Christian theology. 在他们的学习过程中, students investigate the meaning and purpose of life through a close examination of religion. Core courses provide a solid foundation in the discipline, and the ability to select from a diverse selection of courses allows students to pursue their particular interests. These courses help students develop critical thinking skills and attain a historical view of religion.
探索我们的课程
The Department of 宗教及神学研究 offers BA programs in 天主教的研究 and 宗教及神学研究, 还有三个未成年人. Our programs teach students to think critically and creatively about their own and others’ religious traditions, examining the “big questions” of human existence through historical, 文本, 神学和文化层面. Students who graduate from programs within the Department of 宗教及神学研究 will be prepared for graduate school, 非营利组织的机会, 教学, ministry and a variety of professional roles.
大学、学院和教堂
大学
我们支持并塑造圣. 365比分网电竞’s Mission through our service and leadership to the campus community.
学院
The faculty are committed to their ongoing disciplinary immersion and to shaping that discipline through engaging colleagues and students in critical conversation, 原创研究及发表. We model for students the scholarly life and invite students to participate with us in this endeavor.
教堂
We provide pastoral and educational service and leadership to the church and faith communities. We support our students as they contribute and emerge as leaders to their faith communities.
更多关于本署的资料
返回 students majoring in 宗教及神学研究 and 天主教的研究 who have completed the FAFSA may be eligible for the Lillian Cervenka Endowed Scholarship and the Kinsella Trust Scholarship. Students with questions about these awards should inquire with St. 365比分网电竞’s Financial Aid Office.
Theta Alpha Kappa is the national honor society for Religious Studies and Theology. It is the only national honor society dedicated to recognizing academic excellence in baccalaureate and post-baccalaureate students and in scholars in the fields of Religious Studies and Theology. Theta Alpha Kappa has grown to more than two hundred chapters nationally in four-year educational institutions ranging from small religiously affiliated colleges to large public research institutions.
Nostra Aetate讲座
The Nostra Aetate lectures are inspired by Nostra Aetate, a groundbreaking Catholic document issued more than 40 years ago, 在梵蒂冈第二届大公会议结束时. The document expressed a commitment to interreligious dialogue and an appreciation for diverse faith traditions. 它劝告天主教徒“认识到, 保存并促进美好的事物, 精神与道德,“遵守世界宗教的人. The work that the document called for continues in many parts of the Catholic 教堂, 这个系列讲座反映了圣. 365比分网电竞’s commitment to foster and promote interreligious dialogue. The lectures are sponsored by the School of Arts and Humanities and Campus Ministry at St. 365比分网电竞.
The Most Reverend John McCarthy Lecture Series on the Catholic 教堂 in the 21st Century
St. Edward's created this lecture series to honor Bishop John McCarthy, who led the Diocese of Austin from 1985 to 2001. The series presents a rich and academic dialogue about the past, present and future of the Catholic 教堂 and underscores the university's commitment to its Catholic roots and Holy Cross Heritage. 多年来, the series has brought some of the most influential Catholic voices from the around the nation and world to our campus.