Certificate in Catechetics by taking four additional courses beyond the Initial Certificate. The six courses for the Advanced-level Christendom Certificate in Catechtics are: EDUC 630: TEACHING THE FAITH, PART I: An introduction to Catholic religious education, including the ministry of catechetics, key Old and New Testament figures and events, the Creed and the seven Sacraments, based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church, with practical and creative ways to implement these teachings in a classroom. EDUC 631: TEACHING THE FAITH, PART II: A continuation of EDUC 630 focusing on the moral life (commandments, virtues, and beatitudes) and the life of prayer (with examination of several prayers and devotions throughout the liturgical year) and how to teach them. The course concludes with the role of catechesis in the mission of Church as seen in the General Directory of Catechesis. EDUC 602: The Catechetical Tradition: 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 Enlightenment, Vatican I, Modernism, Vatican II, the renewed Catechumenate and the Catechism of the Catholic Church. EDUC 603: Catechetical Norms and Methods: a study of Magisterial documents pertaining to religious education and evangelization, and the application of these norms to various parochial and diocesan ministries, including teaching methods for various ages, textbook selection, youth ministry, RCIA, and organization and direction of a parish catechetical program. EDUC 605: Liturgy and Sacraments: the liturgical and sacramental life of the Church, including the meaning of sacrament, their institution by Jesus Christ, and their efficacy, with special attention to the Eucharist. Also includes the Prayer of the Church, the Liturgical Cycle, and sacramentals. (Coming Soon!) EDUC 606: Apologetics: the reasonable explanation and defense of the Catholic Faith utilizing Scripture, theology, Church history, and philosophy to explain Catholic beliefs and practices, such as Tradition, the Papacy, justification, the Real Presence, the Blessed Virgin Mary, and the Communion of Saints. Students need to take these courses for graduate credit and to maintain at least a “B” average (3.0 GPA) in order to qualify for the certificate. These courses may also be applied to the MA degree in Theological Studies and the Apostolic Catechetical Diploma; in addition they may be taken for teaching licensure. Upon completion, students who are Peoria Diocese catechists may apply to the Sheen Foundation for partial reimbursement of tuition for these four courses. You will receive verification of your registration as well as a user name and password to enter the online classroom by email. ADMISSIONS/REGISTRATION A simplified admissions procedure makes it easy to start. To take course, students simply need to fill out the admissions form and register for the course they wish to take. Those seeking graduate credit (towards a certificate or degree, or for transfer to another graduate school) must provide proof of a bachelor’s degree. For information about application to the MA program, please visit www. christendom.edu/grad/admiss.shtml. FOR MORE INFORMATION Please visit Christendom Graduate School's website, or call 703- 658-4304. AN EXCELLENT CHRISTENDOM EDUCATION IS WITHIN REACH FOR ALL, NO MATTER WHERE THEY LIVE! If you are already registered, please enter the ONLINE CLASSROOM here! |
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