In the PPE Theology Concentration, students study the Christian scripture and tradition with the goal of being conformed to the mind of Christ. Through biblical scholarship and historical and systematic theological reflection, our faculty helps students develop a lens through which to understand the modern world. This will equip graduates to bring the light of Christ into their workplaces and communities in ways appropriate to their callings. The Theology Concentration consists of five courses in addition to three theology courses that are part of the Common Core.

The biblical studies courses give students a firm foundation in Old and New Testament and provide hermeneutical tools to interpret scriptures in light of contemporary epistemological challenges. Our theology courses focus on the development of the orthodox Christian tradition, the experience of the faithful in various times and places, and the complexity of the world’s religious traditions. These courses are offered in the context of a liberal arts program, and they aspire to affirm all that is worthy in human knowledge, culture, and experience. Throughout, students are challenged to integrate faith and learning and to develop a deeper knowledge and love of God.

Three theology courses (Introduction to New Testament Literature; Introduction to Old Testament Literature; and Foundations of Judeo-Christian Thought) are required of all King’s College students (i.e. they are part of the Common Core). Upon completion of these three courses, PPE students may pursue a Theology Concentration, which consists of five additional upper-division courses.

In Classics of the Christian Tradition students study Christian spirituality by examining texts ranging from Augustine to Calvin to Martin Luther King, Jr. Comparative Religions considers the claims of competing religions traditions represented in the numerous faith communities of New York City. Principles of Biblical Interpretation challenges students to explore the world “in front of,” “with in,” and “behind” the text of scripture. Biblical Exegesis focuses upon specific passages of scripture, where students reflect theologically upon the text. In Theology and Social Transformation, students study the intersection of Christian theological reflection and and contemporary social realities. The Theology Concentration prepares future seminarians or graduate students with the tools for constructive theological reflection, adept interpretive skills, and, most of all, sound wisdom with respect to God’s Word and God’s world.