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Catholic Theology Certificate
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The Catholic Theology Certificate is offered for clergy, religious and lay students ready to receive a deeper understanding of the Catholic Faith. These concepts will also draw special attention to how theology and Church doctrine can be applied to practical ministry. Students pursuing the Catholic Theology Certificate will take courses in Scripture, Theology, Ecclesial and Pastoral Ministry, and will have options to take courses on Spiritual Direction and/or Missiology.
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Learning Outcomes
- Students will attain a broad knowledge in core foundational theology.
- Students will gain a working concept of theology and doctrine as they apply to practical ministry.
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admission requirements
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university indicating an aptitude for advanced study.
- Two letters of recommendations from those who can assess the student's academic, professional/ministerial, and/or spiritual goals.
- Official transcripts from all post-secondary coursework
- Criminal background check
- The score of a recent Graduate Record Examination, if requested.
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certificate requirementsScripture (two, 4 credits)
- IMTH 730: The Synoptic Gospels 2 credits
- And one of the following two
- IMTH 740: Johannine Literature 2 credits
- IMTH 745: The Epistles 2 credits
Theology (three, 6 credits)- IMTH 700: Fundamental Theology 2 credits
- IMTH 832: Christology 2 credits
- And one of the following two
- IMTH 715: Fundamental Moral Theology 2 credits
- IMTH 725: Sacramental Theology and Liturgy 2 credits
Ecclesial and Pastoral Ministry (two, 4 credits)- IMTH 755: Marriage and Sexuality 2 credits
- IMTH 760: Ecclesiology and Mariology 2 credits
- IMTH 775: Pastoral Leadership 2 credits
- IMTH 770: Pastoral Care of the Sick 2 credits
- IMTH 765: Introduction to Canon Law 2 credits
Electives (two additional course(s), 4 credits)- in Scripture, Theology, Ecclesial and Pastoral Ministry, Spiritual Direction, Missiology).
Grand Total: 18 Credits
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schedule for completion
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Year One:
Fall:
IMTH 700: Fundamental Theology 2 credits
IMTH Ecclesial or Pastoral Theology Elective 2 credits
Spring:
IMTH 730: The Synoptic Gospels 2 credits
IMTH Theology Elective 2 credits
Summer:
IMTH Ecclesial or Pastoral Theology Elective 2 credits
Total: 10 Credits
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Year Two:
Fall:
IMTH 832: Christology 2 credits
IMTH 760: Ecclesiology and Mariology 2 credits
Spring:
IMTH 740: Johannine Literature 2 credits
IMTH 745: The Epistles 2 credits
Total: 8 Credits
Total Program: 18 Credits
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Delivery Method for the ProgramThe primary means of delivery for coursework will be via online instruction, though, depending on the specific Certificate being sought or the combination of certificates being stacked, there might also be occasional in-person workshops or immersive experiences.
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