Bachelor of Arts in Theology

The challenges of our times—the ecological crisis, genocides, ongoing wars, oppressive poverty, financial instability—have, for many of us, heightened desire for meaning and positive change. Barry University's Bachelor of Arts in Theology helps you explore these issues within a religious and academic framework focused on transformative action and change.

Barry's accomplished faculty will help you grow in your understanding of life's religious dimension as you develop competence in the basics of theological method, thought, and study. 

As a Catholic University in the heritage of St. Dominic, we tap into an 800-year history that emphasizes using what we learn to promote change.

If you are searching for greater understanding and want to promote social justice and peace, we invite you to find out more about Barry's major in theology, life within our diverse community, admissions requirements, and opportunities for financial assistance.

Service-learning is structured into Barry's Theology 201: "Faith, Beliefs and Traditions." If you enroll in a service-learning section, you will have the opportunity to work 10 hours at a local community service organization or program based on your individual talents, experiences, and academic major. 

Your hands-on experience at the site will be integrated with theological concepts presented in the course through your final paper. Throughout this process, you will be guided by your instructor and the Director of the Service-Learning Program.

Theta Alpha Kappa is a member of the Association of College Honor Societies (ACHS). Theta Alpha Kappa was admitted to ACHS in 1985. A national honor society in theology, Theta Alpha Kappa promotes excellence and scholarship in the fields of religious studies and religious education. It is open to persons of all faiths.

Members are encouraged to provide scholarly lectures and contribute articles for national publication.

Gloria L. Schaab, SSJ, PhD serves as faculty advisor for Barry's chapter of Theta Alpha Kappa. Barry's chapter of Theta Alpha Kappa, along with Phi Sigma Tau, regularly presents debates on current issues.

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As part of Barry's diverse, close-knit community of 3,000 undergraduates, you’ll grow and build lifelong relationships. With a 15:1 student to faculty ratio, you'll thrive thanks to individualized instruction and professors who are experts in their fields. The best part? You’ll leave college with the skills you need to succeed and little debt; we work to make school affordable through merit-based scholarships and financial aid.

If you’re a full-time, degree-seeking undergraduate, you may qualify for our merit-based scholarships with awards up to $17,000, based on your cumulative GPA and standardized test scores. Scholarships are available for freshmen (including test optional), transfers, international, DACA, and Dreamer applicants. Using your admissions application, we automatically determine your eligibility.

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