By exposing you to ideas that expand your way of thinking and challenge you to see the world in new ways, Assumption’s theology program provides valuable and distinctive dimensions to an Assumption liberal arts education.
You’ll learn about the human experience and explore the role of faith and reason in the search for truth, and find out more about yourself in the process. While courses in philosophy and theology are required for all Assumption students, many decide to add one or the other as a minor or another major.
With faculty and your peers, you’ll grapple with profound questions surrounding the human condition and examine contemporary issues of ethics, law, and science. You’ll address the complex relationship between religion and social order. And you’ll gain a deeper understanding of God’s relation to each of us and to our world.
Theology is the intellectual exercise of faith seeking understanding. As an academic discipline, theology seeks to understand God and God’s relation to human beings and the world human beings inhabit. Informed by an understanding of theology that traces its roots back to St. Augustine, the Department of Theology invites students and faculty to engage in a dialectical investigation of the Catholic theological tradition and to reflect on this tradition’s ongoing engagement with other theological traditions and other disciplines’ distinctive claims to human knowledge. As part of its mission, the department of theology is deeply committed to bringing contemporary theological reflections into genuine dialogue with the various intellectual, political, and spiritual currents of thought that have shaped, and continue to shape our modern world.
With strong analytical and communication skills and the ambition to seek truth in all things, Assumption theology students are well prepared for careers in virtually any field.
Most students who major in theology also have another major as a career interest. While some go on to graduate programs in philosophy or theology, many pursue law and political science or enter directly into careers in such fields as education, counseling, business, government, and ministry.
Whether you are interested in studying moral theology or the principles of Catholic social teaching, you will receive the widest perspectives and deepest insights into living a life in pursuit of happiness as defined by the call of God.
The Theology program at Assumption University will Equip you to:
- Think critically both in writing and in class discussion
- Understand the inner logic of Christian doctrine
- Understand theology’s relationship to other academic disciplines
- Understand the differences among theological perspectives
Learning Goals of the Major in Theology
- Understanding the relation of Catholic theology to fundamental enduring human concerns
- Understanding Catholic theology’s basic theological relation to other theological traditions Reading theological texts closely and carefully in context
- Writing clearly, insightfully, and in a well-ordered manner
- Communicating persuasively in discussion and in writing
Ty Monroe, Ph.D.
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Assumption's Rome Campus
At Assumption's campus in Rome, Italy, the city and the country become your classroom through daily and weekend-long excursions throughout "the eternal city" and the Italian countryside. This unique study abroad experience will enrich your academic and cultural pursuits as you walk in the footsteps of emperors and gladiators then enjoy delectable Italian cuisine or perhaps a cappuccino after class in a local cafe. (Did you know that your financial aid follows you to Rome?)
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Faculty/Student Research
The Assumption curriculum encourages scholarly and real-world experience. With hands-on research conducted alongside faculty mentors, students gain a depth of knowledge and skills that lead to professional success and personal fulfillment.Study Abroad
At Assumption University, the world is your classroom. Students can study and explore abroad in over 50 places from Vienna to England, South Africa, and even our own campus in historic, yet modern, Rome, Italy. Assumption’s study abroad program offers culture, history, and a living classroom for all.Internships
Assumption starts planning for your future the day you arrive on campus. Our Career Development and Internship Center helps students secure exciting and fulfilling internships where you’ll apply knowledge obtained in the classroom in a professional setting, preparing for a future career or additional study. Assumption connects students to internship opportunities in corporations, government agencies, research hospitals, non-profit organizations, and more.Career Paths
The skills developed by Assumption theology graduates are sought by a number of employers.
JRH Asset Management
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
Mercator Software, Inc.
Nashua High School
First-rate Academics in a Catholic University Setting
Assumption University awakens in students a sense of wonder, discovery, and purpose, forming graduates known for their intellectual seriousness, thoughtful citizenship, and devotion to the common good. Students are provided an education that shapes their souls, forms them intellectually, and prepares them for meaningful careers. Enlivened by the harmony of faith and reason, here, students’ minds and hearts are transformed.
Assumption is dedicated to providing a clear understanding of what your education will cost
We’ll help cut through the complexity of financing your education, ensuring you understand what you need, how to apply for aid, and what’s expected of you. You will be assigned a personal financial aid advisor who will guide you through the process and answer all of your financial aid-related questions.