The Catholic Studies Minor is granted by the Christianity and Culture program at TWU but is administered and taught by Catholic Pacific College professors. The minor is comprised of theology and philosophy courses that are designed to expose students to the richness of the Catholic intellectual tradition. In turn, the skills and knowledge gained from these courses complement the programs that Trinity Western University provides.

In general, a minor has both personal and career benefits. Regardless of the reason behind taking the minor, it is additional education that will enrich your life and add to your uniqueness. A Catholic Studies minor particularly excels in this regard since it directly engages with fundamental questions that pertain to all aspects of life, enabling students to make informed choices about faith, relationships, vocation, and careers.

Further, the minor will boost the students’ CV/resume. In order to add depth and insight to organizations employers often look for persons with diverse experience and education. Well-rounded individuals have potential to think outside of the box, a critical asset in an ever-changing marketplace. In addition, a graduate with a Catholic Studies minor is particularly well-suited for work within Catholic institutions (e.g., Catholic education).

See official TWU Catholic Studies Minor Checklist

A total of 24 s.h. of credit, including a minimum of 12 s.h. of upper-level credit is required to complete a Minor. A minimum overall (cumulative) GPA of 2.00 is required for graduation.

In order to be eligible for graduation you must complete an Application for Graduation via the Student Portal and submit a completed checklist to the Office of the Registrar by April 30 of the year prior to your completion (there is no fee to apply for graduation). Once your complete application has been received, a degree audit will be completed for you. This audit will confirm which courses are still outstanding in order for you to complete your degree.

RELS 101 CP - Intro to Old Testament Studies

RELS 102 CP - Intro to New Testament Studies

RELS 160 CP - Introduction to Theology

Choice between 1 of the following: PHIL 111 CP - History of Western Philosophy: Ancient & Medieval

PHIL 304 CP - Philosophy of St. Thomas Aquinas

PHIL 305 CP - Philosophy of the Human Person

Choice between 4 of the following: RELS 224 CP - New Testament Theology

RELS 365 CP - Christian Moral Theology

RELS 366 CP - Theology of the Body

RELS 382 CP - The Catholic Church: Theology & Practice

RELS 387 CP - Christian Theology in Ecumenical Dialogue

RELS 399 CP - Catholic Spirituality in the Modern World

RELS 465 CP - Influential Thinkers in Western Christian Tradition

RELS 473 CP - Theology of St. Thomas Aquinas and Pope St. John Paul II

*Please note that other courses may be substituted for the ones listed if permission is obtained from CPC’s Academic Dean. A full list of CPC courses can be found here: catholicpacific.ca/allcourses.