Learning Outcomes for the Certificate in Catholic Theology
· 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.
Admission Requirements
The admission requirements are as follows:
· A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university indicating an aptitude for advanced study.
· Two letters of recommendation from those who can assess your academic, professional/ ministerial, and/or spiritual goals.
· Official transcripts from all post-secondary coursework.
· A personal interview with the Institute for Ministry Formation Director, if requested.
· The score of a recent Graduate Record Examination, if requested.
Certificate Requirements/Catholic Theology (combination leading to 18 credits)
Scripture (two, 4 credits)
• IMTH 730 The Synoptic Gospels ……………………………………………. 2
• (and one of the following two)
• IMTH 740 Johannine Literature ……………………………………………… 2
• IMTH 745 The Epistles…………………………………………… 2
Theology (three, 6 credits)
• IMTH 700 Fundamental Theology ……………………………………………. 2
• IMTH 710 Christian Anthropology…………………………………….. 2
(and one of the following three)
• IMTH 720 Catholic Social Doctrine …………………………………………… 2
• IMTH 715 Fundamental Moral Theology ……………………………………… 2
• IMTH 725 Sacramental Theology and Liturgy ………………………………… 2
• IMTH 735 Scripture and Liturgy ……………………………………………… 2
Ecclesial and Pastoral Ministry (two, 4 credits)
• IMTH 705 Creation and the Christian God …………………………………… 2
• IMTH 755 Marriage and Sexuality ……………………………………………. 2
• IMTH 760 Ecclesiology and Mariology………………………………………… 2
• IMTH 775 Pastoral Leadership…….……………………………………………………………..2
• IMTH 770 Pastoral Care of the Sick ………………………………………….. 2
• IMTH 750 Theology of the Body ……………………………………………… 2
• IMTH 765 Introduction to Canon Law ………………………………………… 2
Electives (two additional course(s), 4 credits, in Scripture, Theology, Ecclesial and Pastoral Ministry, Spiritual Direction, Missiology as offered).
Grand Total: 18 Credits
A typical course of studies could be:
Year One:
Fall:
• IMTH 700 Fundamental Theology ……………………………………………. 2
• IMTH 705 Creation and the Christian God …………………………………… 2
Spring:
• IMTH 710 Christology and Anthropology …………………………………….. 2
• IMTH 725 Sacramental Theology and Liturgy ………………………………… 2
Summer:
• IMTH 730 The Synoptic Gospels ……………………………………………. 2
Total: 10 Credits
Year Two:
Fall:
• IMTH 720 Catholic Social Doctrine …………………………………………… 2
• IMTH 760 Ecclesiology and Mariology………………………………………… 2
Spring:
• IMTH 745 The Epistles………………………………………………… 2
Summer:
• IMTH 780 Benedictine Spirituality …………………………………………… 2
Total: 8 Credits
Total Program: 18 Credits