College for Women: Theology

THEOLOGY

Have you asked, “Who are we and why are we here?”

Are you looking to find meaning and purpose?

Do you wonder what it means to seek justice?

Theology confronts our most searching questions. Questions still relevant today. The theology program at St. Catherine University will teach you to read and think critically while exploring your own spirituality. By examining other faiths, you’ll better understand how religion shapes us as individuals and societies, along with recognizing its influence in global strife, national agendas, and community harmony. You’ll build a firm foundation that blends a wide range of skills, making you a strong, well-rounded candidate for graduate school or a variety of careers.

YOU WILL LEARN TO:

• Deepen your engagement with your own path through studying the ways people experience mystery

• Better navigate our increasingly complex world

• Develop strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills through readings and discussions on theological ideas going back centuries, then reflect on their application to modern life

• Engage with many fields, including healthcare, science, psychology, anthropology, economics, politics, literature, art and history

• Discover how you fit in an increasingly interdependent, worldwide community

THE ST. KATE’S DIFFERENCE

TAILORED: Within the Theology program, you may pursue your own specific interests, including feminism and gender, interfaith and interreligious studies, ethics, and spiritual practice.

CAREER PATHS TO EXPLORE

CHAPLAIN

Provide religious or spiritual care and support for individuals in a non-religious environment, including a hospital, school, the military, prison, police and fire departments, businesses, and more

SPIRITUAL DIRECTION

Provide a safe space for people of all faiths seeking guidance on the deeper questions of meaning and self-reflection

MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST*

Help diagnose and treat mental health problems in the context of marriage, couples, and family systems

GRIEF COUNSELOR

Help individuals and families work through the various stages of emotions after experiencing loss

YOUTH MINISTRY

Work in a church or other spiritual organization to provide a supportive space for children and teens to explore their faith

*Requires advanced education and licensure

SOCIAL JUSTICE: Put your convictions into action through community service and social justice initiatives, empowering you to address pressing societal challenges such as racism.

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THE CLASSES

Classes in the Theology program include but are not limited to:

• Freedom, Justice, and Liberation Theology Today

• Encountering the Holy in Everyday Experience

• Theological Ethics

• Health, Illness, and Healing: Theology for Health Care Professionals

• All are Welcome – Church as Beloved Community

• Theological Questions

• Social Justice: A Theological Perspective

ENRICH YOUR EXPERIENCE

Theta Alpha Kappa

Outstanding theology students may be invited to join Theta Alpha Kappa, the national, nonsectarian honor society that seeks to encourage, recognize, and promote student excellence in the academic study of religion and theology. Center for Spirituality and Social Justice

St. Kate’s strives to help students of all faiths grow in their spirituality through community and conversation. The Center for Spirituality and Social Justice (CSSJ) creates a welcoming space where all may explore their spiritual journey and discover how they are best equipped to help others. Inspired by our founders, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, we embrace interfaith programming and explore social justice issues through service opportunities, travel experiences, interfaith dialogues, and other activities.

“I love being a Theology major at St. Kate’s because the classes are so unique and interesting, and the professors care so much about both the material and the students. I’m grateful to be part of a group that has taught me so much and also supported and encouraged my own interests.”

– Meredith Toussaint

’25

EXPLORE YOUR INTERESTS

This degree pairs well with other majors and minors, such as:

• Communication Studies

• History

• English

• Philosophy

• Psychology

• Social Work

ALUM TRACKER

St. Kate’s Theology alumni are currently employed by or have leadership roles at:

• Seattle University

• Wisdom Ways Center for Spirituality

• Bhakti Wellness Center

• Northeast Metro 916

Intermediate School District

• Office for the Mission of Catholic Education Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis

• Hoch Consulting LLC

College for Women Office of Admission

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