Pre-Theological Advising Program
The Pre-Theological Advising Program serves Butler students
interested in exploring or testing a calling to religious ministry,
faith-based social service, or theological scholarship. The program
also provides information and advising to students applying to
theological schools, including university divinity schools and
denominational seminaries. A special feature of the Pre-Theological
Advising Program is occasional suppers and social gatherings
featuring Butler alumni who are engaged in professional ministry or
faith-based social service. The Pre-Theological Advising Program
works closely with the Center for Faith and Vocation, Butler's
religious life center in the Blue House, 4615 Sunset Avenue, Judith
Cebula, director.
There is no Pre-Theology major at Butler, just as there is no
Pre-Medical major or Pre-Law major. Graduate schools of theology
recruit students from all majors and disciplines. However,
prospective theological students should use their college years to
get a firm foundation in written and oral communication skills and
in religious and philosophical inquiry. The study of a foreign
language-biblical or modern-is also a plus.
Whatever their major, Pre-Theological students are invited to
consult with the Pre-Theological Advisor for assistance in planning
their academic program.
Pre-Theological Advisor
Paul Valliere, Ph.D. - McGregor Professor in the
Humanities
Jordan Hall 202
Email: pvallier@butler.edu
Phone: 317-940-9404
Dr. Valliere advises students interested in graduate theological
study in preparation for a vocation of religious ministry,
faith-based service, or theological scholarship.