General Education Core Curriculum Requirements

The Leadership for Sustainable Communities (LSC) core is driven by its learning outcomes. LSC core learning outcomes are built on the premise that all graduates of Saint Joseph’s College of Maine (SJC) have the foundation to become leaders in creating a sustainable future. More specifically, we organize the LSC core learning outcomes around three areas:

1. Development of Knowledge: Foundational Inquiry & Skills
2. Sustainability of Communities and the Planet 
3. Personal Growth & Professional Development

Moreover, the general education curriculum supports several of SJC’s Institutional Learning Outcomes.  Specifically:

• Identify and apply the ethical and moral dimensions of their particular field of study;
• Demonstrate effective communication skills in both written and oral formats;
• Engage in responsible citizenship, social justice, and environmental stewardship;
• Demonstrate critical thinking skills and the ability to analyze and evaluate information from diverse sources and perspectives.

BA Theological Studies Core

Eight core courses are required (24 credits):

• TH 101 - Catholic Doctrine and Theology Credits: 3

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• TH 102 - Introduction to the New Testament Credits: 3

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• TH 104 - Introduction to the Old Testament Credits: 3

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• TH 220 - Fundamentals of Catholic Moral Theology Credits: 3

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• TH 226 - The Sacraments Credits: 3

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• TH 318 - Theology of the Church Credits: 3

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• TH 330 - Fundamentals of Christology Credits: 3

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• TH 335 - Introduction to Catholic Social Teaching Credits: 3

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BA Theological Studies Electives

Five theology elective courses are required (15 credits):

• TH 210 - Fundamental Doctrines and their Development Credits: 3

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• TH 211 - Foundations of Catholic Spirituality Credits: 3

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• TH 222 - World Religions Credits: 3

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• TH 227 - The Intercultural Catholic Church Credits: 3

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• TH 311 - Church History I: Early and Medieval Catholicism Credits: 3

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• TH 312 - Church History II: Modern Catholicism Credits: 3

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• TH 313 - History of Black Catholics in the Church Credits: 3

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• TH 315 - Theology of Ecumenism Credits: 3

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• TH 316 - History of Latino Catholics in the Church Credits: 3

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• TH 319 - Foundations of Catholic Liturgy Credits: 3

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• TH 340 - Theology of the Body Credits: 3

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• TH 400 - Bachelor’s Thesis Credits: 3

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• TH 405 - Practicum in Theological Studies Credits: 3

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