Academic Programs

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What You'll Be Doing

Two students in Mary, Seat of Wisdom Chapel Gannon University believes study and faith go hand in hand. If you are interested in exploring and deepening your faith while learning about the history of faith, Gannon’s theology program is the place for you. As a theology major, you will prepare yourself for continued education and a faith-based career.

The shortage of clergy is expected to increase through the new millennium. With a growing need in the Catholic Church, lay ministers with a theology degree will be in demand. Theology graduates can find a number of opportunities, including religious education at the elementary and secondary levels and as directors of religious education in parishes and youth ministry. A degree in theology also provides solid preparation for graduate school. Salaries for theology graduates range from $20,000 to $25,000; earnings can be considerably higher for those with a master’s degree.

 

The Gannon Advantage

  • Students at Gannon enjoy internships, co-ops and study abroad opportunities. In addition everyone completes our "Liberal Studies Core" -- 39 credits that will help prepare you for life.

  • Gannon's Career Development Services Office reports that 97% of Gannon's recent graduates are employed or are enrolled in graduate studies.

  • On our urban campus, students can enjoy all the conveniences of city living while feeling at home in Gannon's caring community.

  • An overall 13:1 student to faculty ratio ensures that students receive the genuine commitment and personal attention they are seeking.

  • Gannon's Career Service Center helps students search for graduate school or job opportunities, develop interviewing skills and design a professional resume.

  • Over 70 clubs and organizations as well as 18 NCAA Division II athletics provide students the chance to be involved.
 
 
Curriculum and Course Descriptions
 
Major Facts

    • Gannon’s theology graduates find employment in teaching, youth ministry and administration.

    • Gannon’s theology graduates have attended graduate school at the University of Chicago, Boston College, Chicago Theological Union and Washington Theological Union, just to name a few.

    • Gannon University also offers a master’s program in pastoral studies.

    • Job placement rates for Gannon theology graduates are 100 percent for those with a master’s degree.

    • Gannon’s theology program has the largest faculty within a 100-mile radius and offers a complete theological curriculum, including opportunities to study Hebrew, New Testament Greek and Latin.

    College Connections

    • Gannon’s theology faculty is affiliated with the College Theology Society of America, American Academy of Religion, Society of Biblical Literature, Catholic Theology Society of America and the International Society of Thomas Merton Studies.

    • Gannon’s theology faculty have been involved with other universities in Biblical archeological work in Israel and Jordan.

 
 
 

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