Theology | Ave Maria University

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningSpeakingInstructingWritingCritical ThinkingLearning StrategiesActive Learning

Knowledge

Philosophy and TheologyEnglish LanguageEducation and TrainingHistory and ArcheologySociology and Anthropology

Abilities

Written ComprehensionOral ExpressionSpeech ClarityOral ComprehensionWritten ExpressionInductive ReasoningDeductive ReasoningNear VisionProblem SensitivitySpeech Recognition

Tasks

Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students and the community on topics such

Technology

Computer based training softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareWord processing softwareInformation retrieval or search softwareElectronic mail software

Tools

Carousel slide projectorsCompact digital camerasCompact disk CD playersComputer data input scannersComputer laser printersComputer projectorsConference telephonesDesktop computersDigital calculatorsDigital video camerasDigital video disk DVD playersHandheld microphonesInteractive whiteboard controllersInteractive whiteboardsLaptop computers

Work Values

AchievementIndependenceRecognitionRelationshipsWorking ConditionsSupport

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium25-1126.00	Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary	title_inference	—	—	—

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: proficient (Level 3)(based on Bachelor's Degree)

Full-scope undergraduate and graduate curricula in philosophy and religion — design autonomously, sequencing courses to build students' critical thinking and analytical reasoning across a degree program.
Non-routine student performance challenges, including academic integrity cases — evaluate and resolve independently, applying institutional policy and professional judgment in postsecondary settings.
Advanced graduate seminars on specialized topics such as philosophy of mind, comparative religion, or applied ethics — prepare and lead, synthesizing cross-disciplinary scholarship at the highest academic level.
Book-length scholarly works and peer-reviewed journal articles — research, write, and revise for publication, contributing original arguments to the academic literature in philosophy or theology.
Oral presentations and keynote addresses at professional conferences — deliver with clarity and authority, representing the institution's scholarly voice to national and international audiences.
Complex philosophical and theological problems spanning multiple knowledge domains — analyze using deductive and inductive reasoning, drawing on history, law, sociology, and anthropology.
Comprehensive examination processes for graduate students — design, administer, and evaluate, ensuring alignment with program competencies and accreditation standards.
Mentorship relationships with doctoral candidates and junior faculty — conduct through regular feedback, manuscript review, and professional development coaching in academic department environments.
Institutional learning assessment data — interpret and use to evaluate course and program effectiveness, recommending evidence-based curricular improvements to departmental governance bodies.
Emerging digital research tools, OCR scanning software, and scholarly databases — integrate into research and teaching workflows to enhance access to primary sources and archival materials.

Program Details

Detailed information about this program

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

Eligible funding programs

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Scholarships

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