The Decolonial Studies track provides students with a deep, critical understanding of religious and spiritual traditions grounded through decolonial epistemologies and practices. By centering knowledge from decolonial, postcolonial, and indigenous communities, as well as theories and strategies by knowledge creators from different marginalized communities, this degree prepares students to identify, analyze, and act against systems of colonization in local and global contexts.
 
This track consists of 4 core courses, 2 required track courses, 2 track courses focusing on a specific religious tradition, and 4 electives chosen in consultation with the student’s advisor.
 

Available Modalities:

Students in the LA Area modality must take at least one class with weekly on-campus meetings each semester. Students in the Low Residency modality must take at least three in-person intensive courses throughout their program. Students studying under an F-1 visa or with VA benefits should be aware of the in-person requirements of their status and choose courses accordingly. See the Program Delivery and Learning Modalities page for more details.

Curriculum:

 
Program RequirementsSemester OfferedSemester Taken/Planned
Core Courses  12 credits
TCG 3020 Intercultural StudiesSpring 
Ethics Course  
TES 3074 Learning with the MarginalizedFall 
Phil/Theo Course  
Track Courses 12 credits
TSC 3078 Liberation PsychologyFall 
TTH 3073 Sacred Lives: Exploring TheologiesFall 
Decoloniality course  
Religious teachings course  
Electives 12 credits
   
   
   
   
Summative Courses (take 1) 1–3 credits
TIS 3063 Masters’ Summative Exercise (Thesis)Fall 
TMC 3100 MA Colloquium (Non-Thesis)Spring 
TOTAL  37-39 credits

Summative Courses

The student will choose between the Thesis and Non-Thesis options. Students planning to apply for PhD programs should strongly consider the Thesis option. Further details about the thesis and its requirements and deadlines can be found in the catalog. The Non-Thesis option will include a portfolio of major assignments from the student’s coursework as well as short reflective papers on the student’s learning and experience in their program.

Thesis students take TIS 3063 Master’s Summative Exercise in the final Fall semester before graduation.

Non-Thesis students take TMC 3100 MA Colloquium in the final Spring semester before graduation.

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A great theological education dismantles everything you assumed to be “right” and helps you rebuild with true understanding. My CST experience was life-altering. I am changed and on fire to transform the world.
Abigail Clauhs '17