THEOLOGY
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The Dordt Difference In the theology major, we study God’s mission to and for the world in Jesus Christ. At Dordt College we believe that all of creation has been made to live in relationship with God. Because of the brokenness and distortion of sin, God is at work in Jesus Christ, renewing and transforming every part of creation. By examining the ways in which God has acted throughout history we learn who God is and who we are as humans made in God’s image. We also come to know God’s promises and gain hope for the future of humanity and creation. The study of theology at Dordt College is grounded in the following principles: • Biblical interpretation. We help students develop the ability to interpret Scripture in order to bring the meaning and message of God’s Word into the realities of everyday life. • Reformational perspective. We help students interpret Scripture within the framework of the Reformation, bringing a Reformed worldview into conversation with the views and beliefs of other Christian perspectives. • Mission focused. We help students reflect upon what it means to live as Christians in and for the world by encouraging them to respond to God’s call in a variety of vocations and activities. Our focus is to help our students hear God’s call to love the Lord with every part of their being by loving our neighbors and thoughtfully engaging the significant issues people face within contemporary society.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Theology gives insight into how we relate to one another, making a major in theology valuable in many careers. Most graduates are pastors, youth pastors, missionaries, and teachers; others have gone into social work or counseling, become journalists, entered the business world, or pursued law or medicine. Every year, churches and non-profits contact the department looking for more graduates than the program can provide.