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2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog
Theology and Religious Studies - Teaching Track, B.A.
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The Teaching track of the Theology and Religious Studies major is available for students interested in the prospect of teaching theology at the high school level, to prepare them to address the content of their teaching field more effectively.
The Teaching track consists of 27 upper-level hours after the completion of the Level I TH requirement. The 27-credit hour requirement is built around course selections within 5 distinct course clusters designed thematically.
The Wisdom Core section included at the bottom of this program outlines the requirements to fulfill the Rockhurst Wisdom Core for all undergraduate students.When registering for classes, to find which courses will fulfill core requirements, search the Course Schedule by “Attribute Type”.
The Course Schedule is located on the Rockhurst Registrar’s webpage at www.rockhurst/registrar.
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Lower-division course requirements:
Students must complete one of the following foundation courses:
Upper-division course requirements:
After completing the foundation course, students will complete 27 upper-division credit hours to earn the Theology & Religious Studies Teaching track major. A grade of “C” or better is required in each course. The 27 credit hours will be completed by taking the minimum required in the following five course clusters:
Group A:
Select 2 courses from the following list:
Group B:
Select 1 course from the following list:
Group C:
Select 2 courses from the following list:
Group D:
Select 2 courses from the following list:
Group E:
Select 1 course from the following list:
1 Elective
Select 1 elective from any course listed above not taken, or 1 of the following:
Also Required:
The following is also required for students pursuing either track of the Theology and Religious Studies major:
An additional 12-credit hours of related upper-division courses are also required, to be chosen with the guidance of the major advisor. These 12 hours of related course work must pertain directly to the major concentration. Selected courses in history, philosophy, or other disciplines approved by the major advisor, constitute related course work.
Wisdom Core Requirements
With few exceptions, Rockhurst undergraduate students are required to fulfill the following requirements of the Rockhurst Wisdom Core. To locate courses that fulfill specific wisdom core requirements, search the Course Schedule by “Attribute Type”. The Course Schedule is located on the Rockhurst Registrar’s webpage at www.rockhurst/registrar.
Cornerstone Requirement:
Cornerstones courses introduce students to the Jesuit tradition and to the University through study, discussion, and reflection. Topics will vary. Students are encouraged to take the Cornerstone course during their first year at Rockhurst.
This 2 credit hour course may be offered through the College of Arts and Sciences (WCCA), the College of Business and Technology (WCCB), or Saint Luke’s College of Nursing and Health Sciences (WCCN), with a variety of content to be covered in each individual course.
The attribute code attached to any Cornerstone class is WCC.
Foundation Course Requirements: 37-40 hours
Foundations courses are lower division courses representing the traditional liberal arts and sciences disciplines that are highly valued within the Jesuit tradition. Transfer courses may be accepted to fulfill Foundation core requirements.
| NW - Natural World |
Complete one science class with a lab from biology, chemistry, physics, or natural sciences (4 hours)
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| HC - History and Culture: HCA |
Complete one class from art, music, or theatre arts (3 hours)
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| HC - History and Culture: HCH |
Complete one transnational history class (3 hours)
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| HC - History and Culture: HCL |
Complete one class from literature in English or literature in Modern Languages (3 hours)
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| IS - Individuals and Society |
Complete two classes from two different disciplines of: criminal justice, economics, psychology, sociology, or political science (6 hours)
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| UQ - Universal Questions: UQP |
Complete one philosophy course in ethical theory at 2000-level or above (3 hours)
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| UQ - Universal Questions: UQT |
Complete one lower-level course in Theology & Religious Studies (3 hours)
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| UQ - Universal Questions |
Complete one additional upper-level course from either theology or philosophy - this swing course may be a Rockhurst or transfer course. (3 hours)
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| EP - Eloquentia Perfecta: WC |
Complete one or two written composition courses with WC attribute. (3 or 6 hours)
A student with an English ACT score over 24 may fulfill this requirement with EN 1140. (3 hours); OR
A student who does not have an English ACT score of 24 must complete EN 1110 and EN 1120. (6 hours)
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| EP - Eloquentia Perfecta: OC |
Complete one oral communication course with OC attribute. (3 hours)
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| QR - Quantitative Reasoning |
Complete one math course (3 hours)
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Keystone Core Designations:
The Keystone designations are specific learning outcomes which students fulfill through Rockhurst upper-division courses, found primarily in the students’ major or minor program of study. No specific number of credits are required, but students are required to fulfill one of each of the seven Keystone designations. These courses emphasize skills listed in the “Core Rationale and Learning Goals,” such as Inquiry, Analysis, Critical Thinking, and Global Citizenship.
Keystones can only be fulfilled through Rockhurst courses.
Note: if a Keystone designation contains sub-core designations, the Keystone requirement may be fulfilled through either one of its subcore designations.
The seven Keystone designations are as follows:
| KEYSTONE DESIGNATION CODE |
KEYSTONE DESCRIPTION |
SUB-CORE KEYSTONE DESIGNATIONS |
| IAC |
Inquiry, Analysis, and Critical Thinking |
Complete one course with either CT (Critical Thinking) or IA (Inquiry & Analysis) designation. Either designation will satisfy IAC. |
| IQL |
Information and Quantitative Literacy |
Complete one course with either IF (Information Fluency) or QL (Quantitative Literacy) designation. Either designation will satisfy IQL. |
| ACI |
Artistic/Creative & Innovative Expression |
Complete one course with either AE (Artistic Expression) or IV (Innovation) designation. Either designation will satisfy ACI. |
| CC |
Communication and Collaboration Skills |
Complete one course with either CM (Communication Skills) or CO (Collaboration Skills) designation. Either designation will satisfy CC. |
| IAS |
Intercultural Awareness and Sensitivity |
Complete one course with the IAS designation. |
| GC |
Global Citizenship |
Complete one course with the GC designation. |
| ESE |
Ethical Reasoning & Social Engagement |
Complete one course with either ER (Ethical Reasoning & Action) or SK (Social Knowledge & Engagement) designation. Either designation will satisfy ESE. |
Threshold Experiences
Before graduation, students are required to engage in at least one course or experience certified as using a high impact practice. Students must complete one of the following Threshold Experiences at Rockhurst:
| WI |
Writing-Intensive |
| ID |
Interdisciplinary |
| UR |
Undergraduate Research |
| IN |
Internship |
| TSL |
Threshold Service Learning Experience |
| RP |
Reflective Portfolios |
| SA |
Study Abroad |
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