Theology and Religion in the University of Great Falls
Theology and Religion at the University of Great Falls is the most explicit expression of the mission of the University to participate in the teaching mission of Jesus Christ. Courses and programs in Theology and Religion express the Catholic and ecumenical heritage and values of the University. These programs of study enable students to (1) construct a critical, grounded understanding and appreciation of the roots and function of religion in life; (2) demonstrate consistently the value of community and the interrelatedness of all creation; (3) identify and explain central Christian and Catholic doctrines and ethical principles; (4) make sound moral decisions that contribute to a world of respect, service, and justice; and (5) foster genuine ecumenical dialogue from a stance of deep commitment. The Theology and Religion program also provides the foundation for the Certificate of Lay Ministry in collaboration with the Diocese of Great Falls-Billings.
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Sr. Mary Kaye Nealen, S.P.
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Fr. James Sikora
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| Sr. Eileen Hurley, S.C.L. |
Mr. Paul Kaiser |
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| Sr. Barbara Brown |
Mr. Bruce Day |
Ms.
Cathy Day VP - STUDENT SERVICES Admissions - SUB |
Rev. Jay Peterson |
PROGRAMS
Major and Minor in
Theology and Religion
Theology and Religion offers baccalaureate and associate degrees
with theology or ministry emphasis. The major programs
offer grounding for those interested in church related professions or in
teaching in church related schools. They also provide a broad cultural background
for further study in theology, law, and other disciplines. The minor programs
give the opportunity to broaden one's perspective in ways especially important
to professions such as teaching, law, and counseling.
Theology and Religion in the University Core
For students of UGF, TRL offers a variety of courses in Theology, Moral Theology and Biblical Studies to satisfy the 6 credit university core requirements in religion. The Theology and Religion Department advises that one of these courses be at the 100/200 level, the other at the 300/400 level. Upper division courses always presuppose the skills developed in 100/200 level courses.
Click for the Core Curriculum for students entering the university from Fall '01.
Diocesan
Lay Ministry Certificate
UGF Theology and Religion in collaboration with the
Diocese of Great Falls/Billings offers a program for certification of lay
ministers with specialization in several specific areas. The program entails
30 credits of Theology and Ministry courses through the UGF Distance Learning
system.
Participation in the program requires approval of the Diocesan
Pastoral Office. Initial applications for the program are
to be submitted to Sr.
Eileen Hurley at the Diocesan Pastoral Office, 121 23rd
Street South P.O.Box 1399, Great Falls MT 59403-1399.
Associate
Minister Program (ELCA)
This program is presented on behalf of the Evangelical
Lutheran Church in America, Montana Synod. Applicants to
the program must contact their Pastor and the Synod. The
program requires a bachelors degree or waiver from the Montana
Synod. Twenty-one credits in theology over and above any
courses taken in the bachelors program are required. (Possible
change: to Gonzaga at Great Falls Masters in Religious
Studies.)
EVENTS
E-mail: jtaylor01@ugf.edu