Theology

Theology
Offered as a major (B.A.) and a minor

Generally speaking, theological inquiry seeks an understanding of the mystery of God and of the human condition. Specifically, the task of Christian theology is to express meaningfully the revelation of Jesus, and to examine and explain the faith of the Christian community in its historical and contemporary context. Theology is equally concerned with the practical implications of living a life of faith, particularly in its moral, spiritual, and liturgical dimensions.

Through foundational knowledge, community engagement, faith, reason, ethical and critical thinking skills, you will be prepared to engage in today's world challenges and graduate qualified for a successful career in a variety of fields.

Theology Department

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One of the reasons I teach here is that Saint Anselm is unabashedly a liberal arts college—it says we are equipping you, preparing your mind for a lifetime of opportunities and joys and challenges; and that’s going to require your mind to be stretched in a variety of ways.

— Professor Ward Holder, Theology and Politics Department

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The Center for the Study of Religion and Public Life seeks to engage students, faculty, staff, and the community by examining how religion influences and is influenced by our shared common life. At the Center, students can come on their journeys and encourage others to think about how religion frames the ways that we look at reality.

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Apply Knowledge Through an Internship

Use your acquired skills in a variety of fields and gain first-hand experience through an internship. Theology majors pursue internships for credit or for professional development. The hands-on experience helps you make the transition from college into the workforce.

Recent internships include:

Campus Ministry
Office of Worship at the Roman Catholic Diocese of Manchester
St. Francis of Assissi School
Ste. Marie Parish Music Ministry
Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology

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Opportunities to Build Essential Skills

There are many opportunities both inside and outside the classroom for students to deepen their education in theology:

Theology Honors Society Theta Alpha Kappa
The Institute for Saint Anselm Studies
The Center for the Study of Religion and Public Life
The Center for Ethics
Annual Theology Colloquia
College Choir
Jazz Band
Pep Band
Mass Ministries: Altar Serving, Lectoring, Eucharistic Minister
Campus Ministry
Abbey Church

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Additional Biology Major and Minor Information

Tom Canuel ’24

Tom Canuel ’24 is earning his master’s degree and working in community, through the University of Notre Dame’s ECHO Graduate Service Program. His double major in Theology and Music prepared him for a future serving others.

“Academically, I believe that Saint Anselm prepared me well for graduate school. The success I am having, I attribute 100% to Saint Anselm. The study and learning habits that I gained on the Hilltop, the lenses of inclusion and diversity that I learned, are tangible lessons and experiences I take with me everywhere I go.”

Alexis Grace Straeffer ‘19

Alexis Grace Straeffer ’19 combine her knowledge of theology and communication in her postgraduate professional career working for The CatholicTV Network. Studying theology at Saint Anselm was a great opportunity for her to delve further into her faith with some more guidance.

“Saint Anselm contributed to me as a person. I think I have always had a liberal arts way of thinking about the world, and going to this school really solidified that in ways that still show to this day, five years later.”

Recent Outcomes

Recent Career Outcomes

Blatman, Bobrowski, Haverty & Silverstein, LLC
Children’s Scholarship Fund New Hampshire
Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal
Roman Catholic Diocese of Manchester
Saint Anselm College Abbey
St. Lawrence Catholic Church
St. Theresa Parish
St. Theresa Catholic Church
The CatholicTV Network
The Union Leader
Women’s Wellness and Fertility Center at Catholic Medical Center

Recent Graduate Schools

Boston College
New England Law
St. John’s University School of Theology and Seminary
The Catholic University of America
University of New Hampshire
University of Notre Dame

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FACULTY SPOTLIGHT: PROFESSOR AHIDA PILARSKI, THEOLOGY DEPARTMENT

Professor Ahida Pilarski joined Saint Anselm’s Theology Department in 2006. An avid researcher herself, Professor Pilarski hopes that her students will read the Bible in a different way by putting texts in contexts (both ancient and contemporary and conducting a critical analysis of the text.

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