Courses from the Catholic Education Center, LLC (indicated in italics), and the Academy of Classical Languages, LLC, may be "upgraded" for credit through course registration (discounted rate) and the completion of academic requirements. COURSE OFFERINGS: Each course is three credits unless otherwise noted. CAT 600: The Catechism of the Catholic Church (Lienhard) Teaching the Creed, Teaching the Sacraments, Teaching the Moral Life, and Teaching Prayer This course systematically teaches the content of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. This course prepares MRE students to make engaging lesson plans on the Creed, Sacraments, Moral Life and Prayer. MTS students will lay a foundation of the Church’s teaching for further theological study. CAT 601: The Ministry of the Word (Caron) Evangelization and Catechesis, Divine Pedagogy, Proclaiming the Good News An overview of the Religious Education Ministry focusing on evangelization and catechesis. This course presents the Divine Pedagogy, Christ as a model for teaching the Faith, and an ecclesial model for catechesis in this time of the New Evangelization. CAT 602: Catechetical Norms and Ministries (Lienhard) The General Directory for Catechesis A study of modern catechetical needs, the General Directory for Catechesis and the application of these pastoral norms to various ministries. CAT 603: Teaching Methods and Learning Styles (Doyle, Whitehead, Hiester) Teaching Methods and Learning Styles, Teaching the Faith to Students with Special Learning Needs, Montessori Methodology for Faith Formation A look at Catholic Education and its approach to teaching students with various learning needs. CAT 604: Planning Lessons (Lienhard) Catholic Education: What Every Teacher Needs to Know, The Life of Prayer, Tools for Teaching Planning lessons first presents and overview of the catechetical ministry and the “big picture” of the Faith, followed by traditions commonly taught and celebrated in religious education, as well as engaging classroom ideas to assist with lesson planning. CAT 605: Effective Catechetical Instruction (Aull) Self Management, Classroom Management, Time Management This course presents resources for classroom management techniques and skills for teachers to enhance their teaching experience within the context of Catholic Education in various formats. CAT 606: Raising Catholics (Wallace) A systematic overview of the natural and supernatural rights, responsibilities, and obligations of the Catholic family in educating children in the faith, including practical guidelines for implementing religious instruction in the home and for planting the seeds of faith that then might be watered and nourished by parish catechesis. CAT 607/THE 650: Faith Development (Meloche) This course will explore the principles, means, and end of the Christian life of perfection. A special emphasis will be placed on human nature as a fit recipient for man’s further ordering to grace and glory. Concomitantly, this course will also investigate the implications of this ordering for the process of religious education and the Church’s catechetical efforts. CAT 608: Forming Leaders for the Church (Kidd) Adult Faith Formation, Training Leaders, Living Out Your Faith. This course presents the faith developmental needs of young adults/adults and how to meet them, techniques for training leaders in a parish, and how to live out the Catholic faith in the light of the New Evangelization. CAT 609: Catechesis and Active Learning (Aull) Christ as Mentor and Teacher, Personalized Learning, Small-group Learning This class begins with a focus on Christ the Teacher as our mentor through a study of the Parables of Christ. Students will then learn Techniques and Best Practices for Personalized Learning, and the use of Teams in Self Directed Learning through Dyads, Triads and Groups. CAT 610: The Teaching Tradition of the Church (Lienhard) Apostles to Apologists, The Great Catechists, Reformation to Modern Times A study of the teaching Church and the historical process of its development, including St. Augustine and Classical Catechesis, Christendom and St. Thomas Aquinas, the Catholic Reformation and the Roman Catechism, the renewed Catechumenate and the Catechism of the Catholic Church. CAT611: Catholic Schools: Mission, Education, Challenges for Today (Wallace) History of Catholic Schools, Catholic Education in Schools, Challenges for Catholic Schools Today An historical investigation of the origins, rise, and decline of Catholic parochial education in the United States which seeks to discern what Catholic education should be, what the current problems facing Catholic schools are, and what steps need to be taken to restore the true identity of authentic Catholic education. CAT 620: Parish Catechetical Ministry (Nelson) Religious Education Director, Religious Education Administrator, Classroom Teacher A virtual handbook for parish religious education! Filled with education about parish ministry, it also provides tools for those in ministry, from databases and forms/templates, to check-lists and calendars. CAT 621: Children’s Sacramental Preparation (Nelson) Baptism Ministry, First Penance and Eucharist, Confirmation This course addresses the administration, preparation and celebration of sacraments usually received by children, namely: Baptism, Penance/Eucharist, and Confirmation. CAT 622: Catechetical Ministry in a Catholic School (Aull) Teaching, Administration, Catholic Identity This course presents an overview of industry standards, tools and skills for ministry as a Catholic school teacher and administrator. It also looks at what makes a Catholic School, with an emphasis on identity, curriculum development, and enculturation. CAT 623: Youth Ministry (Hitzelberger) Reaching Youth, Youth Ministry, Campus Ministry A study of Program Administration, Youth Formation Needs, and Campus Ministry. CAT 624: Adult Faith Formation (Smith, Anthony, Janaro) Adult Faith Formation, Apologetics, Social Media This course presents current trends in Adult Faith Formation and topics addressed in various Adult Faith Formation ministries. CAT 625: The Dignity of Marriage (Anthony, Sensat, Workman) Theology of the Person, Marriage, Annulments Marriage ministry requires a genuine understanding of the human person, a theological understanding of Matrimony as well as requirements for marriage preparation, and unfortunately often a thorough understanding of Annulments. CAT 626: RCIA (Pinon) Welcoming Converts, RCIA, Mystagogy A study of the RCIA program, from Inquiry through Mystagogy. CAT 627: Ministry Outreach: Reconciling Catholics (Anthony) A study of the questions of modern-culture, with ministry applications to bring the culture of life to those to whom we minister. This class will address questions of many fallen-away Catholics. CAT 630/SCR 630: Biblical Catechesis (Carnazzo) Students will study the Scriptures that support the Church’s teaching as found in the four pillars of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. CAT 631/SCR 631: Biblical Typology: The Pentateuch (Schmiedicke) This course studies the Pentateuch with the principles and attitudes of Fathers of the Church, in particular their attention to the spiritual significance of all aspects of the Scriptures and their conviction that all of these find their fulfillment in the mysteries of Christ and His Church. CAT 632/SCR 632: Biblical Apologetics (Carnazzo) A study of Apologetics presented through the lens of Scripture. CAT 633/SCR 633: Biblical Geography: The Holy Land (Carnazzo) A Geographic and visual presentation of the Holy Land as it relates to the Gospels. CAT 640: Technology for Ministry (Ellis) Technology for Ministry will equip students to use familiar programs (we use Microsoft Office, available for purchase through our book store) for ministry. This course provides an overview of each program, as well as practical hands-on projects to be completed that will provide samples and templates for real-life ministry. CAT 641: Internship (Professor Assigned by the College) Students will arrange for a ministry internship agreed upon by an on-site supervisor and Christ the Teacher College. CAT 700: Master of Religious Education Portfolio Advisement (Professor Assigned by the College) Students will compile their portfolio for graduation to demonstrate readiness for ministry. CAT 701: Master of Religious Education Comprehensive Examination Student will register for comprehensive examinations, to be completed online. Exams are closed-book and timed. Students will receive recommended study questions to prepare for exam. Students are graded by multiple professors as pass/fail. THE 600: The Creed (McShurley, MacKinnon) An overview of the Nicene Creed as found in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. THE 601: God Among Us: Trinity, Incarnation and Present Among Us (MacKinnon) The Trinity, Jesus: God Incarnate, God Among us in the World today A study of the doctrine of the Trinity, Incarnation and Eucharist as well as common errors to be clarified when teaching the Faith. THE 602: Liturgical Catechesis (MacKinnon) The Sacraments, The General Instruction of the Roman Missal, The Liturgical Year A presentation of the Church’s Sacraments and her liturgy with an emphasis on the General Instruction of the Roman Missal, and how to effectively prepare people to actively participate in the liturgy. THE 603/633: The Second Vatican Council and the Church (Whitehead, MacKinnon) The Second Vatican Council, The Church A study of the Church, Her members and mission in light of the Second Vatican Council. THE 604/640: Fundamental Moral Theology (Arias) Moral theology is that branch of theology that treats of God as our ultimate supernatural end, and of the means by which we may tend toward Him. This course addresses the dignity of man, his rational and free nature, and his call to direct his own actions (and how they are morally measured), by the grace of God, to his heavenly goal. THE 605: Topics in Moral Theology (Maskell) The Virtues, Social Justice, Medical Moral Theology A survey of Moral Theology issues, presented in layman’s terms for catechists to engage adult students, and provide answers for and guidance in pastoral situations regarding the Virtues, Social Justice and Medical Moral Questions. THE 606: Church History for Catechists (Mooney) The First 1000 Years, The Second 1000 Years, American Church History Key figures and events that catechists address when teaching the Faith. THE 620: Revelation and God the Father (Schmiedicke) A study of God in Himself and of the First Person of the Blessed Trinity, and how He communicates with His creation. THE 621: God the Son (Schmiedicke) A study of the Second Person of the Trinity made Man: His Identity, Mission and Soteriology. THE 622: The Holy Spirit and The Church (Schmiedicke) A study of the Third Person of the Blessed Trinity, His mission and role in the Church. THE 623: Mariology (Nathe) This course reflects upon the Mother of God's role in the divine plan and as an exemplar of the Christian life. The historical and magisterial bases for the four Marian dogmas, the place of Marian devotion, and purported Marian private revelations are examined. THE 630: Liturgy and Sacraments (Van Slyke) A study of the Church’s Liturgy from the East and West, including the Mass, the Sacraments and Liturgy of the Hours. THE 631: Ecclesiology (Nathe) The study of the Christian Church as the Mystical Body of Christ, the Bride of Christ, and as the People of God occupies participants of this course. Time is devoted to reflection on the mission of the Church, the role of the hierarchy vis-à-vis the laity, and the various charisms, orders, congregations, institutes, etc. that help constitute the Church's C(c)atholic identity. THE 632: Domestic Church (Le) This course offers a magisterial perspective on domestic church. Its primary purpose is to explore the historical and theological development of the concept of domestic church as well as its ecclesiology and sacramentality. This course also helps participants explore and understand deeply the family systems and the nature of the family today in the United States. THE 603/633: The Second Vatican Council and the Church (Whitehead, MacKinnon) The Second Vatican Council, The Church A study of the Church, her members and mission in light of the Second Vatican Council. THE 634: Introduction to Canon Law (Workman) An introduction to Canon Law and its role in the Church. THE 604/640: Fundamental Moral Theology (Arias) Moral theology is that branch of theology that treats of God as our ultimate supernatural end, and of the means by which we may tend toward Him. This course addresses the dignity of man, his rational and free nature, and his call to direct his own actions (and how they are morally measured), by the grace of God, to his heavenly goal. THE 641: Grace and Virtue (Meloche) Drawing principle from the writings of St. Thomas Aquinas, and the Church’s magisterial teaching, this course is an integrated examination of the nature and role of virtue and grace in the pursuit of human beatitude. A major goal of this course is to understand the distinctive dispositive relationship between virtue and grace. THE 642: Marriage and Family (Nathe) In this course we examine what makes marriage in the created order and what distinguishes it in the Christian dispensation. Special attention is to drawn to the vocation of holiness through marriage and family life. CAT 607/ THE 650: Faith Development (Meloche) This course will explore the principles, means, and end of the Christian life of perfection. A special emphasis will be placed on human nature as a fit recipient for man’s further ordering to grace and glory. Concomitantly, this course will also investigate the implications of this ordering for the process of religious education and the Church’s catechetical efforts. THE 651: Spiritual Theology (Boettcher) A survey of the many dimensions of spiritual life, and the principles for growth and fulfillment. Attention will be given to having a coherent and systematic theological understanding, to Scriptural roots, and pragmatic application. THE 652: Spiritual Classics (Boettcher) The way to read, understand and put into practice the inspirational texts of Church doctors, seeing them as having universal truths to communicate and therefore relevant to everyone. We will be reading selections from The Shepherd of Hermas, St. Augustine, St. Bonaventure, St. Catherine of Siena, St. Teresa of Avila, St. John of the Cross, St. Therese, and others. THE 653: Angels and Demons (Van Slyke) An overview of the Church’s teaching on Angels, Demons, deliverance and exorcisms. THE 654: Eschatology (Le) This course explores the church teachings on eschatological theology. It will survey the biblical and historical development of eschatology (including death, parousia, resurrection, salvation, judgment, hell, purgatory, heaven, etc.). It will also investigate controversial issues of the modern day, namely religion and science, catastrophic events, end times, etc. THE 660: Church History, Part 1 (0-800) (Pepino) A study of Church History and the Fathers of the Church from the time Christ established His Church through the first seven Ecumenical Councils. THE 661: Church History, Part 2 (800-1500) (Nollen) A study of Church History from the end of the Patristic Era, through the Great Schism to the Protestant Reformation. THE 662: Church History, Part 3 (1500-Present) (Nollen) A study of Church History from the Protestant Reformation, through the Modern Era. THE 663: American Church History (Nollen) A study of Church History from the discovery of the Americas, the founding of Missions to the Church today in the post-Vatican 2 era. THE 664: Patristics (Pepino) A survey of the Church’s Easter and Western Fathers with an emphasis on key themes for theological discussion. THE 665: Doctors of the Church (Sensat) A study of the Doctors of the Church, their role in Church History and the significance of their teachings. THE 670: The Laity in Society (Luckey) A study of the role of the laity and the church in the social spheres of politics, economics and justice. THE 671: Aquinas: Law and Legal Theory (Nemeth) An intensive examination of the jurisprudence and legal theory of St. Thomas Aquinas is the chief aim of this course. Course includes, but is not limited to, the Thomistic definition, characterizations and qualities of law, its aims and purposes, its various types and kinds and its correlation to virtue. Specific coverage also includes a review of his natural law theory and more particularly how natural law provides a system to resolve moral and ethical dilemmas. Course covers how laws may or may not be just or unjust and how an unjust law fails to bind in conscience and justifies and even compels disobedience. Finally, the course weighs and assesses the role of human law and its essential importance for a civil society. THE 700: Master of Theological Studies Thesis Advisement (Professor selected by student) THE 701: Master of Theological Studies Thesis Defense (Professors selected by College) THE 702: Master of Theological Studies Comprehensive Exam Student will register for comprehensive examinations, to be completed online. Exams are closed-book and timed. Students will receive recommended study questions to prepare for exam. Students are graded by multiple professors as pass/fail. THE 800: Doctor of Ministry Dissertation Advisement (Professor selected by student) THE 801: Doctor of Ministry Dissertation Defense (Professors selected by College) SCR 600: An Introduction to Sacred Scripture (Carnazzo) An Introduction to Sacred Scripture, providing tools for interpreting, studying and teaching Scripture. SCR 601: An Introduction to the Old Testament (Carnazzo) Adam to Israel, Moses to the Promised Land, Joshua to Jesus A survey of the historical, wisdom, and prophetical books of the Old Testament as a preparation for the New Testament era. Includes the revelatory stages of salvation history, the importance of Biblical typology, and the function of fulfilled prophecy. SCR 602: An Introduction to the New Testament (Carnazzo) Synoptic Gospels, Acts and Epistles, John and Revelation A survey of the books of the New Testament as the fulfillment of the old covenant epoch, including the Gospels, the Acts of the Apostles, the Pauline Corpus, the Catholic Epistles, and the Apocalypse of St. John. SCR 610: The Pentateuch (Carnazzo) A study of Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy. SCR 611: The Wisdom Literature (Carnazzo) A study of the Wisdom books, Psalms and Historical Books of Joshua through III Kings. SCR 612: The Prophets (Carnazzo) A study of the historical setting, theological vision, and mission of the prophets of the Old Testament. SCR 620: The Synoptic Gospels (Carnazzo) A study of the Gospels accounts of Ss. Matthew, Mark and Luke through the lens of St. Matthew’s Gospel. SCR 621: Acts and Paul (Carnazzo) A study of the 14 Epistles of St. Paul, their character, unifying theological themes, and historical and theological background, along with Acts of the Apostles. SCR 622: Johannine Literature and the Catholic Epistles (Carnazzo) A study of the Gospel according to St. John, the 3 epistles of St. John, Revelation of St. John, and the Catholic Epistles. CAT 630/SCR 630: Biblical Catechesis (Carnazzo) Students will study the Scriptures that support the Church’s teaching as found in the four pillars of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. CAT 631/SCR 631: Biblical Typology: The Pentateuch (Schmidicke) This course studies the Pentateuch with the principles and attitudes of Fathers of the Church, in particular their attention to the spiritual significance of all aspects of the Scriptures and their conviction that all of these find their fulfillment in the mysteries of Christ and His Church. CAT 632/SCR 632: Biblical Apologetics (Carnazzo) A study of Apologetics presented through the lens of Scripture. CAT 633/SCR 633: Biblical Geography: The Holy Land (Carnazzo) A Geographic and visual presentation of the Holy Land as it relates to the Gospels. PHL 600: Philosophy for Teaching the Faith (MacKinnon) A survey of Modern Philosophy, the relation of Faith and Reason, and the foundation upon which we must teach the Faith. PHL 601: History of Christian Philosophy (Wunsch) A survey of the history of Christian Philosophy, key philosophers and their contributions to Christian thought. PHL 602: Philosophical Errors (Wunsch) A study of Philosophical errors that impede man’s understanding of the truths of our Faith. LTN 600: Latin (Pepino) This course engages individuals in Latin, from first introduction to actual conversation. This course is offered through the Classical Language Academy and begins the first of every month. GRK 600: Biblical Greek (Carnazzo) This course engages individuals in Biblical Greek, from first introduction to actual conversation. This course is offered through the Classical Language Academy and begins the first of every month. HBW 600: Biblical Hebrew (Carnazzo) This course engages individuals in Biblical Greek, from first introduction to actual conversation. This course is offered through the Classical Language Academy and begins the first of every month. This site is owned by the Catholic Education Center, LLC, d/b/a Christ the Teacher College. |
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