THEOLOGY

Alexander Hall
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FACULTY:  Brian Bantum, Daniel Castelo, Kerry Dearborn, Bob Drovdahl, J.J. Johnson Leese, Jeff Keuss, Sara Koenig, Doug Koskela, Mike Langford, David Leong, Jack Levison, Bo Lim, David Nienhuis, Priscilla Pope-Levison, Brenda Salter McNeil, Ed Smyth, Frank Spina, Rick Steele, Doug Strong, Laura Sweat, Rob Wall, Kevin Watson

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A degree in theology at Seattle Pacific University prepares you to live your life with depth and conviction in whatever field you choose.  That might mean serving in an overseas relief agency, or other nonprofit organization.  It might mean working in the business sector, health care, education, or other professional area.  Or it might mean going on to pursue graduate study in theology in order to serve God in the church or the academy.

Regardless of your path, the faculty of the School of Theology knows that what you believe is only one aspect of Christian faith.  It also matters how you live out that faith.  With our distinctive understanding of theological education (Academy, Abbey, and Apostolate), a degree in theology from SPU will help you learn to understand your faith so that, in partnership with the Holy Spirit, you might translate it into a way of life that engages the culture and changes the world. 

The major program of study in Theology consists of a set of core courses that reflect the full-range of theological studies (Christian vocation, ministry and mission, scripture, heritage, and doctrine).  From there, theology majors are invited to choose one of four areas of concentration:  Christian Mission, Christian Scripture, Educational Ministry, or Theological Studies. 

Admission to Majors or Minors

To qualify for a major in the School of Theology, students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher in all previous college credits and have attained at least a B- grade in a University Foundations course.  A student must complete the major or minor requirements as listed in the catalog the year the student was admitted to the major or minor.

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