theology program
Select one of two concentrations
Theology majors may select one of two concentrations: systematic (doctrine) or contextual (application of doctrine to cultural and social issues). Students may also work with faculty to design an original, customized interdisciplinary study program.
Theology graduates are ideally prepared for graduate school in theology as teachers, priests, ministers, or laity involved with educational institutions or in fostering and encouraging religious beliefs and values in their communities. Many Theology students pursue a major in a second field (such as English, philosophy, languages, history, political science, sociology, and others) to broaden their career options and possible fields for graduate study.
A solid foundation
Carroll's Theology Program provides a solid foundation for further study in graduate programs around the country. Theology graduates have pursued advanced research in theology and other fields at such prestigious institutions as the Harvard Divinity School, Union Theological Seminary, Fordham University, University of Notre Dame, Weston Jesuit School of Theology, Iliff School of Theology, and the Gregorian University in Rome.
Ministry Formation
Carroll College students interested in preparing themselves for service to the Church in ministry positions may participate in the program of Formation of Lay Ministers of the Diocese of Helena.
The Formation of Lay Ministers program is under the direction of the Office of Ministries of the Diocese of Helena. It is expressly designed for the spiritual, intellectual, and psychological/ emotional formation of those who are called by the Church to serve the Church as Lay Ministers. It is an intensive two-year program and involves sixteen (16) weekend sessions. Each weekend involves twelve (12) hours of instruction as well as community building exercises. At the completion of the two-year program, a certificate of completion is granted to the participant by the Diocese of Helena.
Admission to this program for Carroll College students is determined by the Office of Ministries of the Diocese of Helena. Fees for the program are adjusted annually and are the responsibility of the participant.
Borromeo Pre-Seminary Program
Sponsored by the Bishop of Helena, the Borromeo pre-seminary program is a program for men at Carroll College who are exploring the call to priesthood in the Catholic Church. The program includes spiritual formation, academic formation, community life, and apostolic work. The process focuses on human growth and maturity in the context of an integrated Christian life-style.
No specific major is required for students in the Borromeo pre-seminary program. In accordance with the program of Priestly Formation, seminaries require candidates to have an adequate background in the liberal arts, including a minimum of twenty-four (24) semester credits in philosophy. The program of Priestly Formation-and Carroll College-encourage a strong liberal arts education.