Program and Course Catalog CDU

Program and Course Catalog CDU

The motto of CDU is Joy from the Truth, Gaudium De Veritate. In his Apostolic Constitution Ex corde ecclesiae, John Paul II described Catholic universities as coming from the heart of the Church. He stated that [a Catholic university] shares that gaudium de veritate, so precious to St. Augustine, which is that joy of searching for, discovering, and communicating truth in every field of knowledge. (Ex corde ecclesiae, art. 1) CDU Mission Using distance education, Catholic Distance University educates learners worldwide in theology, the liberal arts, and faith development for the growth of faith in accordance with the teachings of the Catholic Church.

Contents Introduction to CDU...2 Accreditation and Membership...8 General Information...9 Financial Aid...16 Military Assistance Programs...17 Diocesan Partnerships...18 Tuition and Fees...19 Graduate Programs...21 Master of Arts in Theology...21 Theology for Ecclesial Service Concentration...24 Catholic Culture Concentration...25 Sacred Scripture Concentration...26 Philosophy/Theology Concentration...27 Graduate Certificate in Sacred Scripture...30 Undergraduate Programs...34 Bachelor of Arts in Theology Degree Completion...34 Catechetical Diploma...39 Associate of Arts in the Liberal Arts with a Concentration in Catholic Studies...43 Noncredit Programs...47 Certificate in the Catechism of the Catholic Church...49 Basic Certificate in Catechetics...50 Advanced Certificate in Catechetics...51 Basic Certificate in Sacred Scripture...53 Basic Certificate in Church History...54 Subsidy Plan...55 Course Descriptions...56 Graduate Courses...57 Undergraduate Courses...67 Noncredit Courses...74 Master Course List...78 Online Seminars...79 Faculty...81 Administration and Departments...84 2011 The Catholic Distance University CDU does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs and services. Questions regarding the implementation of this policy may be addressed to the president. Tuition and fees presented in this catalog are current from July 5, 2011 - June 30, 2012. The information in this catalog is subject to change. Please visit cdu.edu for current information about policies, programs and courses.

Introduction to CDU 2 Introduction We live in a unique and exciting moment in the history of the Church. Since the close of the Second Vatican Council, the Church has proclaimed Christ s invitation to actively share in His mission and to respond to the universal call to holiness. All Christians need lifelong formation in the Word of God through an authentic, systematic exploration of the mystery of Christ s love. We are called to deepen our faith and, as we enter the third millennium, to be familiar with the documents of the Second Vatican Council, called by Pope Paul VI the Catechism of Modern Times. CDU was established in 1983 to meet the needs of adults who recognize that religious literacy is a lifelong process of growing in the knowledge and love of God. Responding to the needs of modern people, CDU uses an increasingly popular educational format called distance education. This provides adults with the opportunity to adapt the methods, time, and places of learning to their own situations and schedules. Our curriculum includes Vatican II and other Church documents and abundant readings from Sacred Scripture. The Catechism of the Catholic Church brings the Word of God to us in a language and style rich in meaning for our day. It also is an integral component of the entire curriculum and serves, along with the Bible, as a required text. In the words of Christ himself, The truth will make you free. CDU s singular mission is to bring the truth of Christ and his Church to the world through various innovative methods of distance education. We believe that CDU will assist you in your journey to live out the fullness of God s call to bring the good news of Jesus Christ to a hungry world. Introduction to CDU Communicating the mind and heart of the Church through technology Catholic Distance University (CDU) responds to the need for lifelong spiritual formation and a deeper knowledge of Church teaching. The CDU mission: Using distance education, Catholic Distance University educates learners worldwide in theology, the liberal arts, and faith development for the growth of faith in accordance with the teachings of the Catholic Church. CDU serves Catholics who wish to deepen their faith and individuals who want to pursue professional development: the laity, among them parents and catechists; priests, permanent deacons, and religious. It also welcomes non-catholics who wish to learn more about the Catholic Church. CDU offers degree and non-degree programs using a variety of distance education technologies, including online courses and programs. Institutional Goals of CDU 1. Catholic Distance University provides accredited education that reflects a commitment to academic excellence. This includes qualified faculty, a sound curriculum, and systematic academic programs equivalent to traditional universities. 2. Catholic Distance University s curriculum faithfully transmits the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church following the principles of Ex Corde Ecclesiae and reflects the authentic renewal of the Second Vatican Council and the writings of recent popes in a language that engages the modern idiom and contemporary culture. 3. Catholic Distance University s programs include graduate, undergraduate, diploma, and certificate programs that enhance professional careers and foster lifelong learning. 4. Catholic Distance University uses distance education as an effective means of providing universal access to its educational programs and services, which enables the University to accommodate learners in their various unique circumstances. 5. Catholic Distance University serves the Roman Catholic Church s mission of evangelization through partnerships with dioceses and other Catholic organizations by supporting their educational goals and needs. 6. Catholic Distance University develops strong, supportive relationships among students and faculty through its supervised interactive online campus and alumni activities, striving to deepen each person s relationship to God. 3

Introduction to CDU 4 CDU History Introduction to CDU The Philosophy of CDU 5 The motto of CDU is Joy from the Truth, Gaudium When CDU opened its doors to students in 1983, the school had two staff members, four paper-based courses and a handful of part-time faculty. Almost 30 years later, the school has grown into a university with full and part-time students from all 50 states and 60 countries -- studying graduate and undergraduate theology and continuing education for adult faith formation. Our faculty include world-renowned theologians and scripture experts. Here are highlights of the CDU story: 1983: The school officially opens its doors as the Catholic Home Study Institute (CHSI) and becomes the first catechetical institute in the United States to award the Catechetical Diploma and teach the Faith to adults using distance learning. 1986: CDU gains full accreditation from the Distance Education and Training Council, which is recognized as a national accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education. 1996: The name is changed to The Catholic Distance University as the school expands to offer a fully accredited Master of Arts in Theology program. Ex-corde ecclesiae and CDU The Catholic Church has been operating universities for a thousand years and was involved in education for a thousand years before that. When John Paul II issued the apostolic constitution Ex corde ecclesiae (15 August 1990), he restated the tradition and experience of the Church as it relates to Catholic universities. He explained the role of faith in the working of the faculty, staff, and students. He also described how research and teaching are illuminated by faith. The university, an intellectual community, is intellectual in a uniquely Catholic way because it respects the truth. As Pope Benedict XVI said: "Only in faith can truth become incarnate and reason truly human, capable of directing the will along the path of freedom" (cf. Spe Salvi, 23). It is this faith that nourishes and guides the Catholic university and makes it a genuine intellectual community. The Catholic Distance University takes Ex corde ecclesiae as its guiding light. 2004: CDU adds a Bachelor of Arts in Theology degree completion program for students with ninety or more undergraduate credits. CDU launches innovative online campus and online student life center. 2006: MA degree program is made available totally online. 2008: CDU marks the beginning of its 25th year educating Catholics in the faith. Marianne Evans Mount takes the helm as president with Bishop Paul Loverde serving as chairman of the CDU Board of Trustees. 2010 CDU begins new partnership program with US dioceses that allows dioceses to offer CDU noncredit courses and seminars at a special tuition rate. 2011 A new comprehensive academic management system (CAMS) is installed and students are introduced to MyCDU - a personalized portal where students register for courses, pay balances and view grades. CDU Governance CDU is a nonprofit corporation in the Commonwealth of Virginia governed by a Board of Trustees made up of Catholic clergy and laity under the leadership of the Bishop of Arlington, in whose diocese CDU is based. As a catechetical institute, the bishop has the authority to overrule board decisions in the areas of faith and morals. The university president acts as chief operating officer responsible for day-to-day operations. universities as coming from the heart of the Church in his Apostolic Constitution Ex corde ecclesiae. He stated that [a Catholic university] veritate, so precious to St. Augustine, which is that joy of searching for, The principles that guide CDU are these: 2005: described Catholic shares that gaudium de 2000: CDU offers its first online seminar. 2003: Bishop Paul Loverde, DD, Bishop of Arlington, takes the helm as president and chairman of CDU with Bishop Welsh taking board position of chairman emeritus. De Veritate. John Paul II. Every Catholic university, as a university, is an academic community which, in a rigorous and critical fashion, assists in the protection and advancement of human dignity and of a cultural heritage through research, teaching and various services offered to the local, national and international communities. (art.12) Since the objective of a Catholic university is to assure in an institutional manner a Christian presence in the university world confronting the great problems of society and culture, every Catholic university, as Catholic, must have the following essential characteristics: [1]. A Christian inspiration not only of individuals but of the university community as such; [2]. A continuing reflection in the light of the Catholic faith upon the growing treasury of human knowledge, to which it seeks to contribute by its own research; [3]. Fidelity to the Christian message as it comes to us through the Church; [4]. An institutional commitment to the service of the people of God and of the human family in their pilgrimage to the transcendent goal which gives meaning to life. (art. 13) discovering and communicating truth in every field of knowledge.

6 Introduction to CDU Introduction to CDU 7 The Church has deep roots in distance learning. The first distance educator in the Church was St. Paul who, in the first century A.D., wrote epistles, or letters of instruction, to the early Christian communities. His epistles catechized the early Christians and continue to catechize today as part of Divine Revelation. Distance Learning for Adults Distance learning is a method of education in which instructors and students do not meet in traditional classrooms. Instead, classrooms are recreated in a virtual course room where lectures are presented, students ask questions, and course materials are discussed. When choosing distance learning, adult learners can: Access coursework from any location. When taking a course online, students can fully participate in group discussions from home, on vacation, at a business destination, or anywhere that life may go. Relocate without changing colleges. There is no need to withdraw and transfer to another university (risking the loss of earned credits) if there is a move across the country or around the world. Schedule study time to meet individual needs. Online classes allow students to fit studies into the daily rhythms of a work week and natural preferences for day or night work. Eliminate the need for driving time, parking hassles and classroom dashes. Distance learning allows students to concentrate on studies and not on complicated arrangements for transportation and family care. Learn at a pace that best fits personal learning styles. Achieve educational goals when job or family schedules does not allow for oncampus classes and programs Here are a few things to think about when considering distance education: Do you need a higher level degree for your job but don t have the flexibility to drive to a college campus several nights a week? Would you like the opportunity to continue your education at a time and place that is convenient for your schedule? Does your current schedule simply not allow you to attend on-campus classes every week? Are you comfortable using email and accessing the Internet? Is being part of a learning community something you value? Are you self-motivated? Do you feel comfortable trying new ways to learn? Does the opportunity to interact with adults from all over the world excite you? If you answered "yes" to these questions, then distance education could be for you. CDU Distance Learning Formats Online Group Courses CDU offers three-credit university courses on a semester basis, with classes beginning in September, January, and May. Classes meet asynchronously, which means not at the same time, so students choose the time of day that is most convenient for them to log into their course rooms. Each course is divided into 12 weekly lessons plus two weeks for a proctored final exam. Most three-credit courses also require a term paper. Research shows that interactive group classes offer an optimal learning environment. Our unique Online Campus is designed to encourage interaction with the professor and other students. Each courseroom is like a classroom with each week a lecture being presented for students to read and then discussion of the lecture through posted questions and responses. The courseroom is available 24-hours a day, which means that students can study at times that best fit their schedules. Online Seminars These seminars are designed in three weekly lessons where students read the lecture, post discussion and questions, and complete a one-page written reflection at the end of the seminar. When students take seminars for academic credit, a term paper is required. These seminars are open to degree-earning, university level students as well as other adults who are interested in learning more about the Catholic Faith. Online Individual Courses Several of CDU s noncredit courses are offered in the online individual format. These courses allow students to work at their own pace under the direction of a course instructor. Within 48 hours after enrolling, students taking online individual courses can access all course materials and assignments online, have direct access to the course instructor, but do not have the opportunity to interact with other students. Personal Help No matter which course format you choose, personal help is always available, In fact, many students have told us that they receive more personal attention from their CDU courses through distance learning than they did for courses taught in a traditional classroom. Whether you are a teacher, parent, priest, religious sister, brother, permanent deacon, college student, convert, or simply someone hungry to learn more about the Faith, CDU makes distance learning easy, convenient, and inspiring.

8 Introduction to CDU General Information 9 Accreditation and Membership DETC CDU is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC). The Accrediting Commission of DETC is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as a national accrediting agency. DETC is a recognized member of the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). CDU is an institutional member of CHEA. Contact information for DETC is 1601 18th Street, NW, Suite 2, Washington, DC 20009, 202-234-5100. Military Tuition Programs For military personnel and their spouses and dependents, CDU participates in tuition reimbursement through the U.S. Department of Defense. SCHEV The State Council of Higher Education of Virginia (SCHEV) has certified CDU as a private degree-granting institution in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Title IV School The Secretary of Education has determined that The Catholic Distance University is an eligible institution under The Higher Education Act of 1965. This recognition allows students to consider deferment of certain federal student loans and possible tax credits for tuition payments. Veterans Adminstration Programs For U.S. Military veterans, their spouses and dependents, CDU is a Yellow Ribbon School and fully participates in tuition assistance program of the U.S. Veterans Adminstration. Vatican Congregation for the Clergy The Vatican Congregation for the Clergy has authorized CDU to award the Catechetical Diploma a valuable teaching credential in the Church. CDU was the first Catechetical Institute in the United States to award the Catechetical Diploma and teach the Faith to adults using distance education. United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) In the lay survey conducted by the USCCB, many respondents asked for information on resources that would enable them to learn more about the Catholic faith, especially for those who did not live near a Catholic academic institution. In response to this, the Committee on the Laity surveyed all accredited Catholic colleges, universities, seminaries and schools of theology which offer classes to lay people through distance learning. CDU is on the USCCB list of approved Catholic colleges and universities offering distance education. How to Apply to a CDU Program CDU offers a flexible, year around application process for all programs. Admission requirements vary depending on the program. Please see the program area for more information: graduate programs begin on page 21; undergraduate programs on page 30; noncredit on page 39. Applications for each program can be completed online at http://www.cdu.edu/documents/admissions/admissions.html. How to Register for a Course/Seminar First time students to CDU need to sign-up for MyCDU before registering for a course. Visit CDU website home page and click on New Student Registration (top right of the screen). Follow the directions for New to CDU? Current students logon to MyCDU using their assigned username and password. A link to MyCDU can be found on CDU website s home page (top right of the screen). Course Schedules and Extensions Online Courses All courses taken in the online trimester-based format are designed to be completed in fourteen weeks. Students enrolling in these courses should expect to spend 8-10 hours a week completing lessons, participating in online discussions, and posting assignments. Twelve weeks are allowed for coursework and two weeks for students to take a proctored final exam. Students who take courses online and would like to have printed course materials can print them directly from their computers or have a commercial business provide this service. CDU does not supply printed materials to students taking online courses. Paper Courses Six months is allowed for the completion of each graduate and undergraduate paper course. More than twenty-five years-of experience in distance education has shown that CDU s most successful students typically complete their courses within four months. If a student fails to complete a course in the time allowed, then the course expires and the student is required to enroll again in the same course at the later date. Full tuition is charged and the student needs to submit all remaining course work. There is a charge for any course materials that need to be replaced. Please contact the program registrar for more information....is your one-stop location for accessing and managing your personal CDU information. Find important announcements from CDU staff and faculty and news about upcoming courses and seminars. See what courses are being offered for the upcoming term, register for your courses, view an unofficial transcript, see your grades, check out your schedule, and review your financial account. Review the courses on your schedule for the upcoming term.

10 General Information General Information 11 Textbooks and Church documents may be purchased from CDU s online bookstore. For the most current information about required textbooks, prices and ordering information, visit www. cdu.edu. Grading Scale CDU uses a numerical system of grading, with pluses or minuses. Course grades are determined as follows: Numerical Grade Letter Grade 98-100 A+ 4.25 93-97 A 4.0 90-92 A- 3.75 87-89 B+ 3.5 83-86 B 3 80-82 B- 2.75 77-79 C+ 2.5 73-76 C 2.0 70-72 C- 1.75 65-69 D 1.0 Below 65 F 0 Quality Point Required Grade Averages Other Grading Terms Undergraduate Level To receive college credit at the undergraduate level, a grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or higher must be achieved for each course. Similarly, to earn the BA in theology completion degree or the catechetical diploma, an overall cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher must be achieved. Undergraduate degree students who earn a grade of D or F in one course (GPA of 1.0 or lower) will be placed on academic probation. Students on academic probation will be referred to the undergraduate dean. Graduate Level Graduate students must maintain a B average (GPA of 3.0) to continue in the graduate program and to be awarded the master s degree. Students who earn an average grade of C, D, or F in one course (GPA of lower than 3.0) will be placed on academic probation. Students on academic probation will be referred to the graduate dean. W P P* Au I Withdrawn after the five-day period initiated by student; some assignments turned in Pass Pass and Noncredit final seminar paper received Audit Incomplete for one term; then must be changed to completion grade or failing grade* * At the end of a course, the I or Incomplete grade will be given only in exceptional cases. Instructors will submit a completion plan to the registrars for each student who receives an I for their final grade in the grade book so that the registrars are aware of when students are to complete. Students who receive the Incomplete at the end of a trimester, and then do not complete the online course by the starting date of the next trimester will be given an (F) failing grade. Students who re-enroll in this course and receiving a passing grade, will have the failure grade forgiven and only the passing grade will be on the transcript. Shipping and Handling from CDU If you enroll in an academic credit paper based course, there is a $100 printing/ handling/shipping fee. Course materials sent within the United States are shipped via priority mail. For an extra charge, students can receive them via Federal Express. Students are responsible for providing postage on materials mailed to CDU. Non-course related items purchased from CDU are subject to shipping and handling fees. The online bookstore charges shipping and handling at the time of purchase. Transcripts CDU will issue an official transcript of courses completed for college credit. The transcript will be issued by CDU to a receiving institution at the request of the student. An official transcript will be issued to students in a sealed envelope or sent directly to a receiving institution. The fee for sending a transcript is $10 per address and must be paid in advance. It is the student s responsibility to seek credit transfers for courses completed at CDU. Please contact the registrar for more information. Learning Differences CDU recognizes that learning styles vary, and learning differences exist among students capable of doing university level work. Any student who requests specific accommodations should submit documentation verifying the need for eligibility under the American Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973. This documentation should be sent to CDU admissions 30 days prior to the beginning of a course or program. Documentation must include: The credentials of a qualified professional, such as a physician or licensed psychologist, who can attest to the need for accommodation based on a clinical diagnosis. A qualified professional's description of the following: - the nature of the disability and the accommodation requested; - the diagnostic method used to determine the nature of the disability; - the applicant's current functional limitations; and - the expected progression or stability of the disability. Recommendations for accommodations. CDU will review all requests for accommodation and will determine if the accommodations can be met reasonably and feasibly. CDU will discuss a plan for accommodations with the student and with any involved faculty members. While CDU strives to assist all students, certain services are not feasible. For example, CDU is not able to provide personal tutors, coaches, or assistive technology, and cannot compromise its academic standards or course components. Students may appeal any ruling regarding accommodations by writing to the appropriate (undergraduate or graduate) dean.

12 General Information General Information 13 Students Rights and Responsibilities CDU follows the letter and spirit of pertinent federal and state laws. CDU adheres to guidelines published by the Accrediting Commission of the DETC and takes seriously the responsibility to provide high-quality education. In turn, students are expected to demonstrate personal and intellectual honesty and to conform to all university rules and regulations. CDU complies with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974. No one outside the university shall have access to, nor will the university disclose any information from student records without the written consent of the student except to appropriate personnel within the university, to officials of other institutions at the student s request, to accrediting agencies carrying out accrediting functions, or to persons in an emergency in order to protect the health or safety of students or others. Only members of the university staff acting in the student s educational interest are allowed access to student records. At its discretion, the university may provide directory information in accordance with the provisions of the Act, including student name, address, telephone, date and place of birth, major field of study, dates of attendance, degrees and awards received, the most recent educational institutions attended by the student, and participation in officially recognized activities. Students may withhold directory information by notifying the university in writing. Special Admission Requirements for International Students As a global online university, CDU receives many applications each year from all over the world, and we understand the difficulties students may have in communicating with universities in a different country. Our goal is to make the admissions process as smooth as possible. Contact Admissions at 1.888.254.4238 ext 700 or admissions@cdu.edu to answer questions about special requirements for international students. Bachelor s Degree or Equivalent International students applying for a graduate degree at Catholic Distance University need the equivalent of a bachelor s degree from an accredited college or university. An official transcript must be submitted in an envelope sealed by the institution. International students seeking admission must present an English evaluation (not just a translation) of their credentials. An English translation differs from an English evaluation. The evaluation refers to: the quality of the foreign school attended the equivalency of the student's coursework to our undergraduate degrees the equivalency of the student's international scores into a U.S. equivalent grade There are several recognized agencies throughout the country that provide this service; it typically costs about $100. English language proficiency and testing Applicants whose native language is not English must provide verification of English proficiency by submitting the results of a standardized test that measures language proficiency. Exemptions are granted for students whose native language is English, or who have obtained a four-year undergraduate degree or a graduate degree from an accredited institution in the United States or other English-speaking countries. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Please see the chart below for the minimum TOEFL PBT (paper based test) and ibt (Internet based test) scores. Registration materials for these exams can be obtained from Educational Testing Service. Please have scores sent directly to the CDU. Our TOEFL institutional code number is 6986. TOEFL scores are valid for two years. International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Please see the chart below for the minimum IELTS score. There is no department code or institutional code for CDU. Please have scores sent directly to the Catholic Distance University. IELTS scores are valid for two years. Information about the IELTS exam can be found at the IELTS web site. Minimum Test Scores Test Type Undergraduate Applicant Graduate Applicant TOEFL PBT 500 530 ibt 61 71 IELTS 6.0 6.5 Public witness to the way of Christ, as found in the Gospel and upheld by the Church s Magisterium, shapes all aspects of an institution s life, both inside and outside the classroom. Pope Benedict XVI

14 General Information General Information 15 Academic Conduct Policy Catholic Distance University expects all students to conduct themselves in accord with the Christian principles of justice and charity. Likewise, CDU strives to treat students with the same principles of justice and charity based on the Gospel of Jesus Christ, from which it derives its mission and to which it bears witness. CDU will provide due process in the investigation of any alleged infraction. CDU defines academic misconduct as including the following actions: Any violation of the academic regulations. Cheating: the use of books, notes, or assistance from other students or the giving of such assistance to fulfill requirements tests, exams, or other course related work unless specifically authorized by the professor. Plagiarism: according to the MLA Handbook, Plagiarism is the act of using another person s ideas or expressions in your writing without acknowledging the source...in short, to plagiarize is to give the impression that you have written or thought some thing that you have in fact borrowed from someone else...the most blatant form of plagiarism is to repeat as your own someone else s sentences, more or less verbatim...other forms of plagiarism include repeating someone else s particularly apt phrase without appropriate acknowledgment, paraphrasing another person s argument as your own, and presenting another s line of thinking in the development of an idea as though it were your own. (Joseph Gibaldi and Walter S. Acthlert, MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers, New York: Modern Language Association of America, 1984). Obstruction: engagement in activities that interfere with the educational mission and programs of CDU. Falsification: the modification of academic records, information, or documents without proper authorization. Procedures for reporting and processing academic misconduct are as follows: The faculty member, administrator, or fellow students identifying the academic misconduct must report the complaint in writing with appropriate evidence to the undergraduate or graduate dean. If the dean decides that a hearing is warranted, the student s case will appear before the Academic Committee, the dean, and a member of the student body appointed by the Academic Committee. If the Academic Committee finds that the student did indeed commit an act of academic misconduct, it may impose one of the following penalties: -Dismissal, whereby the student s enrollment is immediately and permanently terminated. -Suspension, whereby the student is asked to leave the university for a specified period of time, ordinarily not less than six months. After this period of suspension, the student may reapply for admission to the university. -Disciplinary Probation, whereby a severe warning is issued to the student indicating that any further instances of academic misconduct will warrant suspension or dismissal. Normally, this penalty is rendered for a student s first major violation of the academic misconduct policy. These penalties are noted upon the student s permanent record. The dean will inform the student in writing of the decision and clearly explain any penalty imposed. The student will have one week to appeal the decision to the president, who in turn will have one week to render a final decision. Academic Complaints The occasion may arise where a student has a complaint against a faculty member or administrator. In Christian charity, the student should attempt to resolve the problem privately and in an informal manner as follows: The student should first confer with the faculty member or administrator and discuss the issue of concern. If the student still does not think his concern has been rectified, he may next confer with the appropriate superior of the faculty member or administrator in question, e.g. conferring with the undergraduate dean over the conduct of a faculty member. If these initiatives are not successful, then the student ought to approach the president who will investigate the student s complaint and render a final course of action. Faculty and Course Evaluations When a course is completed, each student is strongly encouraged to complete a course evaluation with a candid and honest evaluation of the course and the instructor. This information is a vital part of the formal assessment process carried out by the university and helps to improve course materials and instructor teaching skills, and to reward excellence. Disciplinary Conduct Policy Any member of the student body or the faculty and staff may bring an allegation of serious or continued abusive behavior to the attention of the disciplinary committee. Such allegations must be made in writing. The disciplinary committee will determine whether the alleged conduct is appropriate for investigation. If the committee members consider it to be serious enough to warrant examination, they will gather evidence and take testimony from both the person reporting the misconduct and the student accused of misconduct. Both sides will have two weeks in which to present evidence about the case. The disciplinary committee will render a decision within one week of having received all evidence, and will send written notification of its decision to all concerned parties. It will also determine appropriate penalties, which may range from a period of probation to expulsion from the university. A final appeal may be made to the university president within one week of the disciplinary committee's decision. The determination of the president will be final and binding.

16 General Information General Information 17 Financial Aid The Catholic Distance University is committed to assisting students as they pursue a CDU education. The university s financial assistance programs are designed to help students best match financial resources with the many options available. After a student has made the best use of salary and savings, there are three options to help bridge any financial gap that may exist between resources and tuition expenses. Scholarships, Grants, and Other Sources CDU encourages students to search for funding from scholarships, grants, military and veterans tuition assistance, company tuition reimbursement, and parish/diocese tuition assistance. Payment Plans CDU payment plan allows students to manage tuition payments with three or four month payment plans for undergraduate and graduate single course enrollments. At the time of enrollment, students select the option that best meets their budget needs. On or about the 15th day of each month, installments will be charged to a designated credit card/debit card (MasterCard, Visa, American Express or Discover) or students may send checks or money orders for monthly payments. There is a $30 fee to cover processing a payment plan and a down payment of $250 is required at the time of enrollment for both graduate and undergraduate courses. Sallie Mae Private Loans If more funding is needed, CDU encourages students to fill in the remaining need with private loans. SallieMae partners with CDU to help students receive tuition loans at favorable rates. Students work with Sallie Mae to structure length, terms, and pay-back schedules to fit their needs. Log on to www.salliemaeedtrust.com/signature to learn more about the Signature Student Loan to start the application process. Possible Tax Advantages As a Title IV school, students can consider deferment of certain federal student loans and possible tax credits for tuition payments, These tax credits can provide dollar-todollar reductions in your final tax liability. The Lifetime Learning Tax Credit is a tax benefit equal to 20% of a family s tuition expenses, up to $10,000 for post secondary education and training. The Hope Tax Credit, worth up to $1,650, is available for first and second year students enrolled at least half-time in a college program. Students are encouraged to visit the IRS web site at www.irs.gov and talk to their accountants to learn more about possible tax credits. Military Assistance Programs For over 25 years, CDU has provided educational opportunities to service members, veterans, and members of military families. While many universities offer degree programs for the military, CDU is one of the few that addresses the intellectual and spiritual hunger of our students as they come together to form a virtual community united in a pursuit of knowledge, truth, and the love of God. Active participation in government programs As a DETC accredited university, CDU is approved by the Department of Defense for all branches of active duty military to receive tuition assistance (TA) and is approved for the payment of VA educational benefits. To learn more about these programs, visit the U. S. Department of Defense web site. Yellow Ribbon School CDU has entered into an agreement with US Department of Veterans Affairs allowing CDU students to be eligible for Yellow Ribbon program benefits. The Yellow Ribbon GI Education Enhancement program is a provision of the Post 9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008. As a Yellow Ribbon school, veterans and their dependents can take graduate level courses at CDU with tuition expenses fully covered. As a Yellow Ribbon program school, undergraduate and graduate tuition is fully covered for reimbursement. A special feature of this program allows veterans to transfer the Yellow Ribbon benefits to his/er dependents (spouse and child). DANTES To serve military personnel, CDU participates in the tuition assistance program managed by the Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES). Eligible service members should consult their education service officer and the DANTE catalog for CDU course offerings. Chaplains assistants and related personnel will find CDU s programs beneficial for their professional development. Knowledgeable military support office Our staff has years of training and experience in meeting the unique financial and academic needs of military members, veterans, and their families. They are fully trained in government programs including tuition assistance and VA benefits and work closely with service members and their families to maximize benefits available to them. To learn more, call Carol Ciullo, Director of Admissions at 1.888.254.4238 ext. 700. CDU works closely with the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA, and other supporting organizations to provide the type of educational opportunities needed by Catholic military and their families.

18 General Information General Information 19 Diocesan Partnerships Providing opportunities for members of your diocese or organization to learn more about the Catholic faith is a challenge. Constraints such as geography, staffing, time, and money often get in the way of providing a systemic program of study for lay volunteers, parents, catechists, deacons, Catholic schoolteachers, and parishioners. CDU can help meet this ever-growing challenge with our online courses, seminars and degree programs. Currently CDU has partnerships with several dioceses across the United States and Catholic organizations, like the Sovereign Military Order of Malta. Academic Programs CDU offers academic programs for undergraduate and graduate level theology. At the graduate level, a student can focus studies in Sacred Scripture, Philosophy, Ecclesial Service, and Catholic Culture. The university also offers the Catechetical Diploma for those seeking an in-depth program in religious education studies. Many of our partners use CDU s academic programs to train professionals who are already involved in teaching or religious education, preparing for a religious vocation, or studying to be a deacon in the Church. Noncredit Courses and Seminars Faith formation is a lifelong journey. Just as we are required to stay current in our professional lives, the Church calls us to continue growing in knowledge of our faith. CDU s noncredit certificates offer adults carefully designed curriculum of doctrinal, moral, and spiritual formation that combines high quality, faithful teachings in a convenient distance learning format. CDU noncredit courses and seminars provide a great formation tool when used as part of your diocesan formation programs. With everything online, the courseroom is available, day or night, to read a lecture, participate in a group discussion, reflect and pray in the online chapel, and ask questions of the instructor. Most of these courses and seminars only require a three-week time commitment making it easier to fit into demanding schedules. Diocesan Subsidy Plan To keep our programs cost-effective, this plan allows your diocese to subsidize the tuition for noncredit online courses and seminars by paying an annual fee. Noncredit courses and seminars are then offered to members of your diocese at a lower tuition rate which is paid by the student. Your diocese also receives a portal on the CDU website containing information about what courses and seminars at CDU match your diocesan requirements for catechetical certification, diaconate training, or any other certification programs. This plan can be used at the diocesan or parish level. Tuition and Fees Tuition is set by the board of trustees and is subject to change without notice. Tuition for all courses and programs is accepted in U.S. currency only. Tuition may be paid with Master Card, Visa, Discover Card, or American Express, a debit card bearing one of the previous credit card logos, check, or money order. CDU does not bill for tuition, except for pre-approved third-party payments (Contact the finance office for pre-approval). Tuition (effective 7.5.11-6.30.12) Noncredit course Undergraduate course (paper and online) Graduate course (paper and online) Noncredit online seminar Undergraduate online seminar Graduate online seminar Program Application Fees (non-refundable) Advanced Catechist Certificate program (noncredit level) $ 75 Bachelor of Arts degree completion program (undergraduate level) $100 Catechetical Diploma program (undergraduate level) $100 Master of Arts degree program (graduate level) $150 Other Fees Technology fee (all undergraduate and graduate students)* Thesis Direction 210-0000 (final course for MA in Theology students) $350 Transfer from online to paper course (includes course materials) $ 95 Transfer from paper to online course $ 50 Short-term payment plan processing fee $ 30 Copy of official transcript $ 10 Replacement of paper based course manual (undergraduate and graduate) $ 95 Late enrollment fee** $ 100 Academic credit paper courses only: fee for printing/handling/shipping Replacement of paper based course manual (continuing education) $ 50 $165 per course $290 per credit hour $450 per credit hour $165 per seminar $290 per seminar $450 per seminar $25 per credit $100 per course Tuition and fee schedule is effective 7.01.10-6.30.11. Students with unpaid financial obligations at the completion of a course or a degree program will not be awarded a degree, transcript, or course completion certificate until all financial obligations are met. *All students enrolled in a graduate, undergraduate, or Catechetical Diploma course (online or paper) pay a technology fee. Beginning with courses and seminars offered for the January 2012 trimester, the technology fee will be $25 per credit, to be assessed at the time of registration. Beginning July 5, 2011 effective for the remainder of the 2011 calendar year, students who enroll for the first time in 2011 for a 3-credit course that begins in 2011 will be assessed a yearly prorated technology fee of $82.50 at the time of enrollment. **Enrollments that are received 7 or less days before the start of the trimester will be charged this late fee. CDU is not financially supported by the Church. Our tuition reflects the cost of providing high quality, accredited academic programs. CDU s tuition is still lower than many Catholic universities.

20 General Information Master of Arts in Theology 21 CDU Satisfaction and Refund Policy Graduate Programs Online or Practicum (or any fixed-length academic degree course of 16 weeks or less) If CDU is notified of cancellation within five calendar days after midnight of the day on which the enrollment agreement is accepted, an applicant requesting cancellation in whatever manner within this time will be given a refund of all tuition paid to CDU. Students requesting cancellation during subsequent weeks from a start date are entitled to the following: Published length of course Refundable tuition due after 1-6 weeks 1st week=70% 2nd week=40% 3rd week=20% 4th week= 0% 7-10 weeks 11-16 weeks 1st week=80% 2nd week=60% 3rd week=40% 4th week= 20% 5th week=0% 1st week=80% 2nd week=70% 3rd week=60% 4th week=50% 5th week=40% 6th week=30% 7th week=20% 8th week=10% 9th week= 0% *Refundable tuition is the total course tuition minus the registration fee. The registration fee may be either $75 or 20% of the total course tuition, not to exceed $200 Paper Courses (for graduate and undergraduate) We believe you will be completely satisfied with your course. However, if for any reason you discontinue your studies during the period of enrollment (six months), the university has established this liberal cancellation and refund policy for your protection. A student may terminate an enrollment at any time by notifying the university (preferably in writing). If CDU is notified of cancellation within five (5) calendar days after midnight of the day on which the enrollment agreement is accepted, an applicant requesting cancellation in whatever manner within this time will be given a refund of all money paid to CDU. From five calendar days after midnight on the day on which the enrollment agreement is accepted and until the time the university receives the first completed lesson assignment from the student, upon cancellation, the university is entitled to retain a registration fee of $75 or 20% of tuition, whichever amount is higher, not to exceed $200. After CDU receives the first completed lesson assignment and until the student completes half of the course, if the student requests cancellation, the school shall be entitled to the registration fee and charge which shall not exceed the following: Up to and including completion of the first 10% of the course, 10% of the tuition after deducting the registration fee. After completing more than 10% of the course and up to and including completion of 25% of the course, 25% of the tuition after deducting the registration fee. After completing more than 25% of the course and up to and including completion of 50% of the course, 50% of the tuition after deducting the registration fee. If the student completes more than half of the course, the university shall be entitled to retain the total course tuition. Master of Arts in Theology CDU s Master of Arts in Theology provides serious study of dogmatic, moral, and sacramental theology, philosophy, spirituality, and Church history. Many students choose the M.A. solely as a way to increase their knowledge of the Catholic faith, as well as to bring that knowledge to their families, careers, or individual lives. The MA program is also useful for individuals seeking careers in Church work, or who are already involved in teaching or religious education, or are preparing for a religious vocation. Students select from four areas of concentration when earning a MA from CDU. These concentrations enable students to give practical application to their degree. After completing the core curriculum that provides a solid foundation in Catholic theology, MA students focus in one of the concentration areas: Sacred Scripture, Philosophy/Theology, Ecclesial Service, or Catholic Culture Graduate Programs

22 Master of Arts in Theology Master of Arts in Theology 23 Admission Requirements for MA in Theology Online application with $150 non-refundable application fee Proof of a bachelor s degree in any academic discipline from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (or equivalent, for non-u. S. schools) Official transcripts, giving proof of the highest degree earned (Transcripts must be sent directly to CDU from the issuing institution; send to Director of Admissions, Catholic Distance University, 120 East Colonial Highway, Hamilton, VA 20158-9012) Completion of the prerequisite course, The Basics of Catholicism: Faith, Life, & Prayer, unless granted a waiver General Program Requirements for MA in Theology Complete the 19 credits of core curriculum courses (includes Graduate Academic Skills) In consultation with faculty advisor, select a concentration and complete 15 credits in concentration and 5 credits in electives Pass a written comprehensive exam that includes all core courses Pass a written comprehensive exam that includes all concentration courses Complete a research paper of approximately thirty pages on a topic in the concentration, to be submitted after all course work is completed. Students enroll in Thesis Direction and consult with their advisor to select a topic and finish within six months. CDU is truly a learner-centered institution that makes lifelong learning in the faith not only a goal, but a reality for thousands of Catholic adults worldwide who are earning accredited degrees, certificates, and diplomas without leaving the comfort of home. Prerequisite Course for MA in Theology Course No. Course Title Credits 206-0800 The Basics of Catholicism: Faith, Life, & Prayer 3 All MA students are required to take this prerequisite course. Occasionally students qualify for a waiver for the prerequisite course. To receive a waiver, a letter must be submitted to the graduate dean presenting evidence, such as a syllabus or transcript, indicating sufficient background. Core Curriculum for MA in Theology Complete all 5 three credit courses, 3 credits in required philosophy, and Graduate Academic Skills; all courses are online Course No. Course Title Credits 206-0105 Revelation & Faith: Fundamental Theology 3 206-2301 Introduction to Christology 3 206-1001 Theology of the Church (Prerequisite for this course is 206-2301 Introduction to Christology) 206-0307 Fundamental Moral Theology 3 206-0204 Theology of the Sacraments 3 206-1207 Philosophy for Theology** 3 216-1701 Graduate Academic Skills* 1 *Graduate Academic Skills (206-1701) is a 1-credit, 30-lesson course that extends over 3 years or the length of the student's program, whichever comes first. If the student finishes his program in less than 3 years, he completes Academic Skills at the time of graduation. All students are strongly encouraged to include a serious study of scripture in their program, either as part of the concentration or among their electives. ** As of May 2011, Philosophy for Theology (206-1207) replaces the previously offered three one-credit courses Philosophy I, II, and III (206-1203, 206-1204, 206-1205). Student who took Philosophy I, II and III are not required to take 206-1207. Areas of Concentration for MA in Theology Students will take 15 credits within the area of concentration, 5 credits of electives, plus enrollment in Thesis Direction. Students should take no more than 6 credits in a Biblical language for this concentration. All MA students are strongly encouraged to include 6 credits of scripture study. Before selecting an area of concentration, students must get approval from an advisor. They should have completed the core curriculum before formally declaring a concentration. Permission to select a concentration begins with a message to the graduate registrar (gradregistrar@cdu.edu) who will monitor the process and make sure all necessary steps occur in the proper order. Towards the end of their programs, students should also contact the graduate registrar to arrange for approval of their thesis proposals and supervision of the written thesis by faculty advisors. 3 Graduate Programs

24 Master of Arts in Theology Master of Arts in Theology 25 Concentration: Theology for Ecclesial Service This concentration is designed for people who currently work for or who intend to work for the Catholic Church in a professional or volunteer capacity. Deacons, catechetical leaders, Catholic school principals and teachers, music and liturgy directors, pastoral associates, and those involved in social outreach programs will find this a rich and helpful program in both theoretical and practical terms. Ecclesial Service Course List Concentration: Catholic Culture In music, sculpture and painting, literature, and architecture, the Catholic tradition has produced some of the world s greatest works of art. Students in this concentration will not only become more familiar with that great tradition, they will come to understand how the products of the religious imagination express and are connected with the great truths of the faith over the various historical periods in which the Church has added to this proud heritage. Course No Course Title Credits 204-1601 Practicum for Church Work Professionals 3 206-0306 Gospel of Life in Health and Medicine 3 206-0402 Biblical Foundations 3 206-0403 Theology of Scripture (Prerequisite 206-0402) 3 206-0430 Isaiah and the Prophets 3 206-0501 Church History, Part I 3 206-0502 Church History, Part II 3 206-0541 Catholic Martyrs of the Twentieth Century 3 206-0602 The Role of the Laity in the New Evangelization 3 206-0701 Survey of Catholic Spirituality 3 206-0902 Leadership for Catholic Adult Faith Formation 3 206-1101G Catholic Apologetics 3 206-1401 Introduction to the Church s Social Teaching 3 206-1501 Introduction to Canon Law 3 216-1801 Latin I (revised) 3 206-1802 Latin II 3 206-1803 Biblical Greek I 3 206-1804 Biblical Greek II 3 206-2102 The Mind of John Paul II: Theology of the Body 3 206-2501 Principles of Ecclesial Service 3 201-0104 paper Madonna: Mary in the Catholic Tradition 3 201-0203 paper The Historical Development of Marriage 3 211-0901 paper General Catechetics: Methods and Materials 3 Catholic Culture Course List Course No. Course Title Credits 206-0402 Biblical Foundations 3 206-0403 Theology of Scripture (Prerequisite 206-0402) 3 206-0430 Isaiah and the Prophets 3 206-0501 Church History, Part I 3 206-0502 Church History, Part II 3 206-0602 The Role of the Laity in the New Evangelization 3 206-0701 Survey of Catholic Spirituality 3 206-1206 The Modern Crisis of Values and the Catholic Mind 3 216-1801 Latin I (revised) 3 206-1802 Latin II 3 206-1803 Biblical Greek I 3 206-1804 Biblical Greek II 3 206-2202 Catholic Imagination 3 206-2203 Modern Catholic Literature 3 206-2204 Art, Architecture, and Sacred Spaces 3 206-2205 Sacred Music 3 206-2206 Dante's Divine Comedy: Literature, Philosophy, and Theology 3 206-2207 Philosophy of the Human Person* 3 206-2208 Catholicism and Modern American Culture 3 210-0000 Thesis Direction (tuition is $350 for this course) 0 Related online seminars 1 Graduate Programs 210-0000 Thesis Direction (tuition is $350 for this course) 0 Related online seminars 1 * Philosophy of the Human Person (206-2207) is a required course for this concentration

26 Master of Arts in Theology Master of Arts in Theology 27 Concentration: Sacred Scripture More than a mere book, the Bible is a virtual library of texts dating from the earliest recorded history to the century following Christ s death. Students in this concentration will study the sacred texts and their relationship to other disciplines such as archeology, history, theology, and hermeneutics. This program emphasizes both an accurate reading of texts based on the best scholarship and the Bible s position as a living document in the Catholic tradition. Concentration: Philosophy/Theology The Catholic Church possesses a highly sophisticated and elaborate tradition of reflection on the relations between faith and reason. In this concentration, students will be able to look deeply into the great figures in that tradition, from St. Paul to modern philosophers and theologians, with an eye towards both a more profound theoretical understanding as well as the application of theological and philosophical truths to some of the urgent ethical and social questions of the modern world. Philosophy/Theology Course List Sacred Scripture Course List Course No. Course Title Credits 206-0402 Biblical Foundations* 3 206-0403 Theology of Scripture* 3 206-0410 Pentateuch 3 206-0420 History of Israel 3 206-0430 Isaiah and the Prophets 3 206-0440 The Book of Job 3 206-0451 The Gospel of St. John 3 206-0452 Synoptics 3 206-0460 Paul 3 206-0501 Church History, Part I 3 206-0502 Church History, Part II 3 206-0701 Survey of Catholic Spirituality 3 216-1801 Latin I (revised) 3 206-1802 Latin II 3 206-1803 Biblical Greek I 3 206-1804 Biblical Greek II 3 210-0000 Thesis Direction (tuition for this course is $350) 0 Course No. Course Title Credits 206-0106 Introduction to Christianity * 3 206-0306 Gospel of Life in Health and Medicine 3 206-0402 Biblical Foundations 3 206-0403 Theology of Scripture (Prerequisite 206-0403) 3 206-0430 Isaiah and the Prophets 3 206-0501 Church History, Part I 3 206-0502 Church History, Part II 3 206-0541 Catholic Martyrs of the Twentieth Century 3 206-0602 The Role of the Laity in the New Evangelization 3 206-0701 Survey of Catholic Spirituality 3 206-1101G Catholic Apologetics 3 206-1206 The Modern Crisis of Values and the Catholic Mind 3 206-1401 Introduction to the Church s Social Teaching 3 206-1501 Introduction to Canon Law 3 206-1201 Phenomenology: Truth of the World (Prerequisite 206-1207) 3 206-1202 Special Topics in Christian Thought 3 206-2102 The Mind of John Paul II: Theology of the Body 3 216-1801 Latin I (revised) 3 206-1802 Latin II 3 Graduate Programs Related online seminars 1 *Biblical Foundations (206-0402) and Theology of Scripture (206-0403) are required courses for the Sacred Scripture concentration. 206-1803 Biblical Greek I 3 206-1804 Biblical Greek II 3 206-2207 Philosophy of the Human Person 3 206-2901 Introduction to the Church Fathers 3 210-0000 Thesis Direction (tuition for this course is $350) 0 Related online seminars 1 *Introduction to Christianity cannot be used towards a concentration if it was taken as a prerequisite for the program.

28 Master of Arts in Theology Master of Arts in Theology 29 General MA Program Information Transfer Credit and Work Experience CDU normally accepts a maximum of six graduate credits in transfer, and credits must have been earned no more than five years prior to transfer. The graduate dean makes the decision regarding the transfer of credit. An official transcript is required. CDU does not grant graduate credit for work experience. All students who take graduate courses and wish to receive credit and/or a final grade report must have undergraduate transcripts on file. Program Time Limits Students accepted for the MA Program will have five years to complete degree requirements. Proctored Examinations Final examinations and comprehensive examinations for graduate study must be proctored. Each student provides CDU with the name, address, email address, and telephone number of an appropriate person in his or her community who could serve as a proctor, such as a teacher, priest, or sister. CDU will make arrangements to send an examination to the proctor. Students are notified when examinations are sent. Proctors certify that the examination was administered according to accepted procedures and return the examination to CDU for grading. The time and place for administering the exam will be arranged between the proctor and student. Academic Probation Students must maintain a GPA of 3.0 to continue in the graduate program. Students who have a GPA lower than 3.0 will be on academic probation. The graduate dean will review incidents of academic probation on an individual basis. Students will remain on academic probation until their GPA returns to a 3.0 or better. If a student fails a course, she may not retake the examination. At the discretion of the graduate dean, and in consultation with the professor, students may rectify deficiencies by completing remedial assignments and examinations. A course extension of one year will be granted (for a fee) to complete all remedial work and any additional examinations. Upon failure of a comprehensive examination, one retake examination will be allowed. Exceptions to these regulations will be referred to the Academic Committee. Leave of Absence For serious reasons, a student may apply for a leave of absence until able to resume study. During this leave, elapsed time does not accrue toward the maximum completion time allowed for finishing the degree. A letter requesting leave should be addressed to the graduate dean. Graduate Library Resources Course authors provide bibliographies and supplemental reading lists with course materials. This information is useful for term papers and course work. Woodstock Theological Library has granted borrowing privileges to full-time CDU students. The library, located on the campus of Georgetown University in Washington, DC, has 195,000 volumes and 700 periodicals. Local students may visit the library in person and distant students may use the inter-library loan system. Full-time program students are welcome to call the librarians for personal assistance. A CDU student ID card is needed for library loans. Delta Epsilon Tau: International Honor Society for Distance Learning CDU, the first distance university in the Church to highlight academic achievement, is Virginia s Alpha Chapter of Delta Epsilon Tau. To be invited for admission into the honor society, graduates must have demonstrated academic excellence by attaining an overall GPA of 3.8 (on a 4.0 scale) during their graduate studies. Each student who accepts the invitation to join the Delta Epsilon Tau Honor Society will receive an official certificate of membership, a Delta Epsilon Tau Gold Key lapel pin, a congratulatory letter, and a narrative of the Honor Society as well as reference letters (upon request). Withdrawing From a Course or a Program A student may terminate enrollment in the M.A. program or an individual course at any time by notifying the university; however, a student is advised to do so in writing. Refunds will be granted on request, according to the Program Satisfactory Policy (See Section I on the Course Enrollment form and page 16 of this catalog.) Taking Graduate Level Courses Without Applying to the Program Are you working on a master s degree at another school and in need of a theology course? Or, are you an adult simply seeking greater knowledge of the Catholic faith? CDU offers the option of taking graduate courses and seminars without applying to our academic program. A copy of an undergraduate degree is all that is needed to enroll in a graduate level courses. Assignments, testing, and tuition are the same for non-program students. Any CDU graduate level course or seminar successfully completed can be applied toward a future CDU degree program. Course descriptions for graduate level courses offered at CDU. If you plan to transfer course credits from CDU to a graduate degree-granting institution, CDU strongly recommends checking with the receiving institution prior to enrolling in your course. Please keep in mind that each receiving institution, including CDU, reserves the right to evaluate transcripts for course transfer. Graduate Programs

30 Graduate Certificate in Sacred Scripture Graduate Certificate in Sacred Scripture 31 General Program Requirements for Graduate Certificate Completion of 2 required Scripture Courses Completion of 9 elective credits from Scripture Courses Completion of 3 elective non-scripture Seminars Graduate Certificate Course List Graduate Certificate in Sacred Scripture This new certificate program is designed for adults with an undergraduate degree who wish to deepen their knowledge of Sacred Scripture without the commitment to an academic degree. The 18-credit curriculum does not require prior theological education and credits earned can be applied to CDU's Master of Arts in Theology. Required Courses for Graduate Certificate in Sacred Scripture Both Scripture Courses are Required Course No. Course Title Credits 206-0402 Biblical Foundations 3 206-0403 Theology of Scripture 3 Elective Courses for Graduate Certificate in Sacred Scripture Select from the courses below for a total of 9 required credits. Students are also required to take 3 elective non-scripture seminars. Course No. Course Title Credits 206-0410 Pentateuch 3 206-0430 Isaiah and the Prophets 3 206-0451 Gospel of St. John 3 206-0452 Synoptics 3 206-0460 Letters of St. Paul 3 Choose 3 non-scripture Online Seminar Courses Graduate Programs

32 Graduate Certificate in Sacred Scripture Graduate Certificate in Sacred Scripture 33 Apply to the Graduate Certificate In Sacred Scripture Spend some time reading the Sacred Scripture section on the CDU web site Contact Admissions at 1.888.254.4238 ext 700 or admissions@cdu.edu to answer questions about the program. CDU's director of admissions will discuss the various options available to best meet your academic and professional goals and will help you start the application process. Complete an online application and pay the non-refundable $75 application fee Provide proof of a bachelor's degree in an academic discipline from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U. S. Department of Education, or its equivalent for non-u.s. schools. Official transcripts validating a bachelor's degree are needed before you can be accepted into the MA program. For more on how to submit transcripts If you already hold a master's degree or doctoral degree in some other discipline, please provide an unofficial transcript or other indicator of where and when you earned an advanced degree. CDU will notify program students of their acceptance into the Sacred Scripture certificate program. Applications are accepted on a rolling-basis. Earning and Transferring Academic Credit If you plan to transfer course credits from CDU to a graduate degree-granting institution, CDU strongly encourages checking with the receiving institution prior to enrolling in your course. Please keep in mind that each receiving institution, including CDU, reserves the right to evaluate the transcript for course transfer. Program Time Limits Students accepted into the graduate level Certificate in Sacred Scripture have 3 years to complete the certificate. Proctored Examinations Final examinations and comprehensive examinations for graduate study must be proctored. Each student provides graduate registrar with the name, address, email, and telephone number of an appropriate person in his or her community who could serve as a proctor, such as a librarian, a teacher, a priest, or sister. The registrar will make arrangements to send an examination to the proctor. Students are notified when examinations are sent. Proctors certify that the examination was administered according to accepted procedures and return the examination to CDU for grading. Proctors are requested to verify student identification before the student is given the final exam. The time and place for administering the exam will be arranged between the proctor and student. Details can be found in the Proctored Exam Form. on an individual basis, will review incidents of academic probation. A student will remain on academic probation until his GPA returns to a 3.0 or better. If a course is failed, retake examinations are not allowed. At the discretion of the graduate dean, and in consultation with the professor, remedial work may be assigned with examinations in order to rectify deficiencies. Upon failure of a comprehensive examination, one retake examination will be allowed. Exceptions to these regulations will be referred to the graduate dean. Leave of Absence For serious reasons, a student may apply for a leave of absence (up to one year) until he or she is able to resume study. During this leave, elapsed time does not accrue toward the maximum completion time allowed for finishing the degree. A letter requesting leave should be addressed to the graduate dean. Graduate Library Resources Course authors provide bibliographies and supplemental reading lists with course materials. This information is useful for term papers and course work. Borrowing privileges to full-time CDU students have been granted to Woodstock Theological Library, with 195,000 volumes and 700 periodicals. Local students may visit the library in person and distant students may use the inter-library loan system. Full-time program students are welcome to call the librarians for personal assistance. A CDU student ID card is needed for library loans. The faculty and staff of CDU have prepared an online reference library for CDU students. This library can be found in the CDU Online Campus. Withdrawing From a Course or a Program A student may terminate enrollment in the Sacred Scripture Certificate program or an individual course at any time by notifying the university; however, a student is advised to do so in writing for his or her own protection. Refunds will be granted on request, according to the program satisfactory policy. Written withdrawal request should be sent to: Graduate Register, The Catholic Distance University, 120 East Colonial Highway, Hamilton, VA 20158. Visit the website www.cdu.edu to view CDU's satisfaction and refund policy. Graduate Programs Academic Probation Students must maintain a GPA of 3.0 to continue in the graduate program. Students who have a GPA lower than 3.0 will be on academic probation. The graduate dean,

Bachelor of Arts in Theology Completion Program 34 Undergraduate Programs Bachelor of Arts in Theology Completion Program 35 BA in Theology Admissions Requirements Online application with $100 non-refundable application fee Official transcript(s) from all prior accredited postsecondary education (recognized by the United States Department of Education or equivalent, for non-u.s. schools). Transcripts must be sent directly to CDU from the issuing institution(s); sent to Director of Admissions, The Catholic Distance University, 120 East Colonial Highway, VA 20158-9012. Acceptance into the program is either full or provisional. For full acceptance, the applicant must have completed 88 general education credits including 44 core credits. For provisional acceptance, the applicants must be working towards the completion of the 88 required credits. CDU provides the opportunity to work on both at the same time. To be accepted as a provisional student, an applicant must have completed 60 undergraduate credits. In order to qualify for acceptance into the BA degree completion program, students must have completed 88 college credit hours including the 44 core academic requirements listed below. Additional courses that complete the required 88 credit hours are electives. To assist with calculating credits, a student may download the Basic Course Requirement Worksheet in the BA program section of CDU s web site (under general information). Bachelor of Arts in Theology Degree Completion Program Oral and Written Communications (English, Literature, Speech) 6 Social Sciences (History, Sociology, Economics, Political Science) 12 Natural Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Geology) 8 CDU s offers a degree completion program for a Bachelor of Arts in Theology. It is Math and Information Technology (Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Usage) 6 designed for students who have not completed a bachelor s degree, but who have earned Foreign Languages (Modern, Classical) 6 a minimum of 88 undergraduate credits (including general education requirements.) Humanities and Fine Arts (Arts, Music, Philosophy) 6 Once accepted into CDU s program, BA students take 38 additional credits in theology to earn an accredited BA degree in theology. CDU offers the following online courses to meet general education requirements: Course No. Course Title GE Area Credits This theology degree will help students expand their knowledge of the Catholic faith 116-1801 Latin I* Foreign Languages 3 and develop the skills needed to demonstrate competency in explaining the essential 106-1802 Latin II* Foreign Languages 3 teachings of the Catholic Church using Sacred Scripture, Sacred Tradition, and 106-1803 Biblical Greek I* Foreign Languages 3 Magisterial documents, with emphasis on the Catechism of the Catholic Church and the 106-1804 Biblical Greek II* Foreign Languages 3 106-2501 Basic English Grammar and Composition I Oral and Written Comm. 3 106-2701 Western Civilization, Part I Social Sciences 3 106-0503 Church History: From Early Christians to Middle Ages Social Sciences 3 Documents of Vatican II. *These language classes cannot be used for both foreign language general education requirements and B.A. program electives. Students can also take related online seminars for general education requirements. Undergraduate Programs General Education Requirements Needed to Enroll in BA program

36 Bachelor of Arts in Theology Completion Program Bachelor of Arts in Theology Completion Program 37 General Program Requirements for BA in Theology Completion of 88 general education requirements including 44 core academic requirements (see page 31 for details) Completion of 38 credits at CDU to include 30 core credits and 8 elective credits Completion of required Undergraduate Academic Skills Course Curriculum For BA Program Required Course for BA in Theology Complete all 10 three-credit courses; all courses are online Course No.- Course Title Credits 106-0101 God, Man, and the Universe 3 106-0203 Sacraments: Masterworks of God 3 106-0304 Catholic Fundamental Moral Theology, Part A 3 116-0305 Catholic Fundamental Moral Theology, Part B 3 106-0404 Survey of the Old Testament 3 106-0406 Survey of the New Testament 3 106-0603 The Four Constitutions of Vatican II 3 106-1702 Undergraduate Academic Skills* 3 116-0102 Jesus Christ: God, Man, and Savior 3 116-0800 Fundamentals of Catholic Doctrine 3 *Undergraduate Academic Skills (106-1702) is a 3-credit, 30-lesson course that extends over 3 years or the length of the student's program, whichever comes first. Tuition for this course is a one-time three-undergraduate credit billed at the time of enrollment. CDU offers inspiring courses and programs to meet every educational need and level. Our courses are annotated to the Catechism of the Catholic Church and many recent magisterial documents. Elective Courses for BA in Theology Select from the courses below for a total of 8 required credits; unless noted, all courses are online Course No. Course Title Credits 106-0105 Introduction to St. Thomas Aquinas 3 106-0503 Church History: Early Christians to the Middle Ages 3 116-1801 Latin I (revised) 3 106-1802 Latin II 3 106-1803 Biblical Greek I 3 106-1804 Biblical Greek II 3 106-1101 Catholic Apologetics 3 106-0701 Survey of Catholic Spirituality 3 116-0104 Madonna: Mary in the Catholic Tradition 3 101-0203 paper Historical Development of Marriage in the Church 3 101-0502 paper Early and Medieval Church History 3 101-0601 paper Vocation and Mission of the Laity 3 Related online seminars 1 Credit Transfer and Work Experience For theology credits, CDU will accept a maximum of six transfer undergraduate credits, providing they meet the requirements of the program (Catholic theology from a Catholic institution). Credits must have been earned no more than five years prior to transfer. If they are accepted, these six credits may apply to the 36 credits required for the major in theology. An official transcript is required. CDU does not grant undergraduate credit for work experience. Proctored Examinations Final examinations must be proctored. Students provide CDU with the name, address, telephone number, and email address of one appropriate person in their community who could serve as proctor, such as a librarian, teacher, priest, or sister. Students are notified when examinations are sent to the proctor. Proctors certify that the examination was administered according to accepted procedures and return the examination to CDU for grading. The time and place for administering the exam will be arranged between the proctor and student. Program Time Limits Students accepted into the BA program have six years to complete the degree requirements. This applies to both full and provisional acceptance. Undergraduate Programs

Bachelor of Arts in Theology Completion Program 38 Catechetical Diploma 39 Academic Probation Undergraduate students are required to maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher. An undergraduate student whose cumulative GPA falls below 2.0 is automatically placed on academic probation. During probation, a student must attain a semester GPA of at least 2.0; further, the student must raise the cumulative GPA to the 2.0 or higher level in order to be removed from academic probation. Leave of Absence For serious reasons, a student may apply for a leave of absence until he or she is able to resume study. During this leave, elapsed time does not accrue toward the maximum completion time allowed for finishing the degree. A letter requesting leave should be addressed to the undergraduate dean. Undergraduate Library Resources Course authors provide bibliographies and supplemental reading lists with course materials. This information is useful for term papers and course work. Woodstock Theological Library has granted borrowing privileges to full-time CDU students. The library, located on the campus of Georgetown University in Washington, DC, has 195,000 volumes and 700 periodicals. Local students may visit the library in person and distant students may use the inter-library loan system. Full-time program students are welcome to call the librarians for personal assistance. A CDU student ID card is needed for library loans. Catechetical Diploma The Catechetical Diploma is for everyone. The final commission Christ gave to his followers, to make disciples of all nations, is as true today as it was 2000 years ago. Each person, from consecrated religious to business executive, is called to share the Gospel message of God s love. Delta Epsilon Tau: International Honor Society for Distance Learning CDU, the first distance university in the Church to highlight academic achievement in distance education, holds Virginia s Alpha Chapter of Delta Epsilon Tau. To be invited for admission into the honor society, graduates must have demonstrated academic excellence by attaining an overall GPA of 3.8 (on a 4.0 scale) during their undergraduate studies. CDU provides a systematic program of study to help lay volunteers, religious, priests, parents, teachers and business leaders become true catechists those trained to teach the Faith with authority. Students who successfully complete this program of study will be awarded a special ecclesiastical teaching certificate the Catechetical Diploma, awarded by the authority of the Vatican Congregation for the Clergy. Each honored graduate who accepts the invitation to join the Delta Epsilon Tau Honor Society will receive an official certificate of membership, a Delta Epsilon Tau Gold Key lapel pin, a congratulatory letter, and a narrative of the Honor Society, as well as reference letters (upon request). Undergraduate Programs The undergraduate dean will review incidents of academic probation on an individual bases. Students will remain on academic probation until their grade point average returns to 2.0 or better. If a student fails a course, he may not retake the examination. At the discretion of the undergraduate dean, and in consultation with the professor, a student may rectify deficiencies by completing remedial assignments and examinations. A course extension of one year will be granted for a fee to complete all remedial work and any additional examinations. Exceptions to these regulations will be referred to the Academic Committee.

40 Catechetical Diploma Catechetical Diploma 41 Admissions Requirements for Catechetical Diploma Online application and non-refundable $100 application fee to CDU Submit with the application, proof of a high school diploma and copy of a transcript for any undergraduate credit work completed (a high school diploma is all that is required to apply for this program) Submit a letter of recommendation from your parish priest with the application form Program Requirements for Catechetical Diploma Complete 36 credits 33 core credits and 3 elective credits Complete Catechetical project, such as an essay, research paper or lesson plan Pass a comprehensive (closed-book) examination when all courses and project are completed Complete all requirements within 5 years from the date of acceptance into the program Course Curriculum for Catechetical Diploma Required Courses for Catechetical Diploma Complete all 11-three credit courses; unless noted, all courses are online Course No. Course Title Credits 106-0101 God, Man, and the Universe 3 116-0102 Jesus Christ: God, Man, and Savior 3 106-0203 Sacraments: Masterworks of God 3 106-0304 Catholic Fundamental Moral Theology, Part A 3 116-0305 Catholic Fundamental Moral Theology, Part B 3 106-0404 Survey of the Old Testament 3 106-0406 Survey of the New Testament 3 106-0603 The Four Constitutions of Vatican II 3 106-0701 Survey of Catholic Spirituality 3 106-0903 101-0901 paper General Catechetics for Evangelization (may be taken instead of 101-0901) General Catechetics: Methods and Materials (may be taken instead of 106-0903 116-0800 Fundamentals of Catholic Doctrine 3 3 3 Elective Courses for Catechetical Diploma Select from any of the courses below for a total of 3 elective credits Course No. Course Title Credits 101-0203 paper Historical Development of Marriage in the Church 3 101-0401 paper Introduction to Sacred Scripture 3 101-0502 paper Early and Medieval Church History 3 101-0601 paper Vocation and Mission of the Laity 3 106-0105 online Introduction to St. Thomas Aquinas 3 106-0503 online Church History: Early Christians to Middle Ages 3 106-1101 online Catholic Apologetics 3 116-0104 online Madonna: Mary in the Catholic Tradition 3 Related online seminars 1 Program Time Limits Students accepted into the Catechetical Diploma Program have five years from the date of acceptance to complete the requirements. CDU recommends, however, that students complete the program earlier. Academic Probation To earn the Catechetical Diploma, an overall cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher must be achieved. Students who earn a grade of D or F in one course (GPA of 1.0 or lower) will be place on academic probation. Students on probation will be referred to the dean of catechetical programs. At the discretion of the dean, and in consultation with the professor, a student may rectify deficiencies by completing remedial assignments and examinations. Proctored Examinations Final examinations must be proctored. Students provide CDU with the name, address, telephone number, and email address of one appropriate person in their community who could serve as a proctor, such as a librarian, teacher, priest, or sister. Students are notified when examinations are sent to the proctor. Proctors certify that the examination was administered according to accepted procedures and return the examination to CDU for grading. The time and place for administering the exam will be arranged between the proctor and student. Undergraduate Library Resources Course authors provide bibliographies and supplemental reading lists with course materials. This information is useful for term papers and course work. Woodstock Theological Library has granted borrowing privileges to full-time CDU students. The library, located on the campus of Georgetown University in Washington, DC, has 195,000 volumes and 700 periodicals. Local students may visit the library in person and distant students may use the inter-library loan system. Full-time program students are welcome to call the librarians for personal assistance. A CDU student ID card is needed for library loans. Undergraduate Programs

42 Catechetical Diploma Associate of Arts in Catholic Studies 43 Taking undergraduate courses and seminars without applying to the program If you plan to transfer course credits from CDU to a undergraduate degree-granting institution, CDU strongly recommends checking with the receiving institution prior to enrolling in a course. Please keep in mind that each receiving institution, including CDU, reserves the right to evaluate transcripts for course transfer. CDU s global community includes all 50 states and 60 countries around the world Associate of Arts in the Liberal Arts with a Concentration in Catholic Studies CDU's new Associate of Arts in the Liberal Arsts degree program provides a high quality entry-level associate degree in liberal arts with an emphasis on the Catholic intellectual tradition. Our AA offers a fully online liberal arts program for the professional development of catechists, parents, aspiring Catholic school teachers, professional career-seekers in the Catholic Church, and anyone else who may later seek a higher degree in liberal arts. Upon completion of this degree, students have the option to earn a bachelor's degree in theology at CDU. Undergraduate Programs CDU offers the option of earning undergraduate college credit without applying to a program. Please refer to page 67 to view a complete list of undergraduate courses offered by CDU. A copy of a high school diploma is all CDU requires for undergraduate courses. Assignments, testing, and tuition are the same for non-degree seeking students. Any CDU undergraduate level course successfully completed can be applied toward a future CDU degree program.

44 Associate of Arts in Catholic Studies Associate of Arts in Catholic Studies 45 Admissions Requirements for Associate of Arts in Liberal Studies Complete an application form and submit with a non-refundable $50 application fee to CDU Submit with the application, proof of a high school diploma or GED equivalent and copy of a transcript for any undergraduate credit work completed. (A high school diploma is all that is required to apply for this program.) Program Requirements for Associate of Arts in Liberal Studies Complete 60 credit: 18 general education credits, 18 religious studies credits, and 24 elective credits Complete all requirements within four (4) years from the date of acceptance into the program Course Curriculum for Associate of Arts in Liberal Studies General Required Courses Complete all six three-credit courses Course No. Course Title Credits 106-1703 Academic and Research Skills for Associate** 3 106-1805 Spanish I* 3 106-2501 English Grammar and Composition 3 106-2701 Western Civilization, Part I 3 106-3001 General Mathematics* 3 106-3101 Nutrition* 3 * Course offered in collaboration with Lexington College ** Academic Skills (106-1703) is a two-year course that all AA students enroll in at the beginning of the program. Tuition for this course is a one-time, three-credit fee billed at the time of enrollment. Religious Studies Required Courses Complete all six three-credit courses Course No. Course Title Credits 106-0308 Ethics and Morality 3 106-0404 Survey of the Old Testament 3 106-0406 Survey of the New Testament 3 106-0503 Church History: From the Early Christians to the Middle Ages 3 106-0801 Catechism of the Catholic Church, Part I 3 106-0802 Catechism of the Catholic Church, Part II 3 Electives Select from the courses listed below and/or undergraduate online seminars for a total of 24 credits Course No. Course Title Credits 106-1202 Introduction to Philosophy and Logic 3 106-1203 Elements of Philosophy of the Human Person 3 106-2702 Western Civilization, Part II 3 106-3002 Introduction to Statistics* 3 106-3201 Elements of Economics 3 116-0801 Latin I 3 Online Undergraduate Seminars 3 Program Time Limits Students accepted into the Associate of Arts have four years from the date of acceptance to complete the requirements. Student ID Cards Student ID cards will be issued to all students upon acceptance into the AA program. This card is needed for library loans from the Woodstock Theological library and can also be used for general college student discounts. Cards are mailed four to six weeks after acceptance into a program. Credit Transfer and Work Experience CDU will accept up to 30 general education credits from other accredited colleges and universities providing these credits meet the requirements of the program. Within these 30 transfer credits, the undergraduate dean may accept up to six (6) religious studies credit. Students are required to submit an official transcript of all undergraduate courses completed at other institutions. Credits may be from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the US Department of Education. Credits must have been earned no more than five (5) years prior to transfer. If accepted, these credits may apply to general education course requirements only. CDU does not grant undergraduate credit for work experience. All credit transfers need to have prior approval by the undergraduate dean. Earning and Transferring Academic Credit If you plan to transfer course credits from CDU to a undergraduate degree-granting institution, CDU strongly recommends checking with the receiving institution prior to enrolling in a course. Please keep in mind that each receiving institution, including CDU, reserves the right to evaluate transcripts for course transfer. Undergraduate Programs

46 Associate of Arts in Catholic Studies Noncredit Programs 47 Academic Probation To earn the Associate of Arts, an overall cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher must be achieved. Students who earn a grade of D or F in one course (GPA of 1.0 or lower) will be place on academic probation. Students on academic probation will be referred to the undergraduate dean. At the discretion of the dean, and in consultation with the professor, a student may rectify deficiencies by completing remedial assignments and examinations. Noncredit Programs Proctored Examinations Final examinations must be proctored. Students provide CDU with the name, address, telephone number, and email address of one appropriate person in their community who could serve as a proctor, such as a librarian, teacher, priest, or sister. Students are notified when examinations are sent to the proctor. Proctors certify that the examination was administered according to accepted procedures and return the examination to CDU for grading. The time and place for administering the exam will be arranged between the proctor and student. Leave of Absence For serious reasons, a student may apply for a leave of absence until he or she is able to resume study. During this leave, elapsed time does not accrue toward the maximum completion time allowed for finishing the degree. A letter requesting leave should be addressed to the undergraduate dean. Undergraduate Library Resources Course authors provide bibliographies and supplemental reading lists with course materials. This information is useful for term papers and course work. Woodstock Theological Library has granted borrowing privileges to full-time CDU students. The library, located on the campus of Georgetown University in Washington, DC, has 195,000 volumes and 700 periodicals. Local students may visit the library in person and distant students may use the inter-library loan system. Full-time program students are welcome to call the librarians for personal assistance. A CDU student ID card is needed for library loans. Taking undergraduate courses and seminars without applying to the program CDU offers the option of earning undergraduate college credit without applying to a program. Please refer to page 67 to view a complete list of undergraduate courses offered by CDU. A copy of a high school diploma is all CDU requires for undergraduate courses. Assignments, testing, and tuition are the same for non-degree seeking students. Any CDU undergraduate level course successfully completed can be applied toward a future CDU degree program. Faith formation is a lifelong journey. Just as we are required to stay current in our professional lives, the Church calls us to continue growing in knowledge of our faith. CDU s continuing education programs offer adults carefully designed curriculum of doctrinal, moral, and spiritual formation that combines high quality, faithful teachings in a convenient distance learning format. CDU s continuing education program includes five Noncredit Certificate programs, Diocesan Subsidy plans, and non-degree courses for adult enrichment and catechist formation in the Faith. Noncredit Programs

48 Noncredit Certificate Programs Certificate in the Catechism of the Catholic Church 49 Noncredit Certificate Programs at CDU Truth means more than knowledge: knowing the truth leads us to discover the good. (Pope Benedict XVI 2008) Far from being just a communication of factual data 'informative' the loving truth of the Gospel is creative and life-changing 'performative.' (cf. Spe Salvi, 2) The Catholic Distance University recognizes the desire that many Catholic adults have - the urge to study the Faith in order to integrate it into the current culture and to share the Faith with others. Catholic adults, by nature of their Baptism are called to an ongoing reflection on the 2000 year heritage the Church has recorded and developed in order to integrate the Faith into contemporary society. In response, CDU offers several noncredit certificate programs designed to provide a systematic approach to Catholic doctrine, Sacred Scripture, Catholic morality, Church history, and catechetical principles and methods. Certificate in Catechism of the Catholic Church Basic Certificate in Catechetics Advanced Certificate in Catechetics Basic Certificate in Sacred Scripture Basic Certificate in Church History Program Time Limits Students accepted into a noncredit certificate program have two years from the date of acceptance to complete the requirements. Leave of Absence For serious reasons, a student may apply for a leave of absence until he or she is able to resume study. During this leave, elapsed time does not accrue toward the maximum completion time allowed for finishing the degree. A letter requesting leave should be addressed to the dean of catechetical programs. Certificate in the Catechism of the Catholic Church Pope Benedict reminds Catholics that the Catechism of the Catholic Church is a precious and indispensable tool for the task of evangelization. Those who study the Catechism will be able to give reasons for what they believe, and in this way, assist the numerous people who are experiencing a crisis of Faith in our contemporary society. Most dioceses of the United States require catechists to have a basic course on the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Those who achieve the CDU Certificate in the Catechism of the Catholic Church will have the confidence and ability to assist others in using the Catechism of the Catholic Church to find answers to questions about Church doctrine, liturgical life, Christian morality and prayer. Program Requirements for the Certificate in the Catechism of the Catholic Church Completion of five courses in the Catechism of the Catholic Church Series Catechism of the Catholic Church series These courses are offered in the online individual format Course No. Course Title CEUs 306-0800 Introduction to the Catechism 2.0 306-0801 The Profession of Faith 2.0 306-0802 The Celebration of the Christian Mystery 3.0 306-0803 Life in Christ 3.0 306-0804 Christian Prayer 2.0 Noncredit Programs Withdrawing From a Course or a Program A student may terminate enrollment in a course or program at any time by notifying the university; however, a student is advised to do so in writing for his or her own protection. Refunds will be granted on request, according to the program satisfactory policy. Written withdrawal request should be sent to: Continuing Education Registrar, The Catholic Distance University, 120 East Colonial Highway, Hamilton, VA 20158.

50 Basic Certificate in Catechetics Advanced Certificate in Catechetics 51 Basic Certificate in Catechetics Advanced Certificate in Catechetics This catechetical formation program aims to help catechist acquire the essential knowledge and skills needed to hand on the Faith. Ideally, this initial formation should precede the beginning of your catechetical ministry. Catechists who complete these basic courses and seminars should have the confidence and skills to be a parish catechist. Program Requirements Completion of four theology courses on the Catechism of the Catholic Church Completion of one catechetical methods course Completion of one Scripture seminar Catechism of the Catholic Church series All four courses are offered in the online individual format Course No. Course Title CEUs 306-0801 The Profession of Faith 2.0 306-0802 The Celebration of the Christian Mystery 3.0 306-0803 Life in Christ 3.0 306-0804 Christian Prayer 2.0 Catechetical Course This is a required course. Course No. Course Title CEUs 306-0905 Basic Catechetics for Discipleship, Part 1 1.0 Scripture Course This is a required course. Course No. Course Title CEUs 302-0408 Introduction to Scripture and the Gospel Message 1.0 Those who teach with authority change lives. Children, young people, and adults eagerly respond to knowledgeable and trained catechists. This training takes commitment, dedication, confidence, and zeal. With the Advanced Certificate in Catechetics (ACC) program, CDU can help lay volunteers, religion teachers, and parents become true catechists those trained to teach the Faith with wisdom and knowledge. Program Requirements Prerequisite program: Basic Certificate in Catechetics Completion of 1 required catechetical online seminar Completion of any 2 Scripture online seminars Completion of 1 online seminar or course on Church History Completion of 1 online seminar on Social Teachings Completion of 1 online seminar on Spirituality Catechetical Seminar This is a required course. Course No. Course Title CEUs 302-0927 Forming Disciples for Community and Mission: Basic Tasks of Catechesis 1.0 Scripture Online Seminars Two seminars on Sacred Scripture are required. Course No. Course Title CEUs 302-0441 Wisdom Books of Old Testament 1.0 302-0604 The Way Catholics Use Scripture: Pope Benedict s Verbum Domini 1.0 302-0460 Acts of the Apostles 1.0 302-0470 The apocalypse: Probing the Book of Revelation 1.0 Noncredit Programs

52 Advanced Certificate in Catechetics Basic Certificate in Sacred Scripture 53 Online Church History Seminars/Courses One seminar on the Church s History is required. Basic Certificate in Sacred Scripture Course No. Course Title CEUs 306-0522 Early American Catholic History, 1492-1808 1.0 306-0523 The Rise of American Catholicism, 1808-1908 1.0 306-0524 Modern American Catholic History, 1908-Present 1.0 302-0525 The Inquisition 1.0 302-0511 The True Story of the Crusades 1.0 302-0527 Pius XII: In Defense of Truth 1.0 Online Social Teaching Seminar One seminar on the Church's Social Teachings is required. Course No. Course Title CEUs 302-0303 Bioethics the Catholic Approach 1.0 302-1406 Critical Issues in Social Teachings 1.0 Online Spirituality Seminars One seminar on Spirituality is required. Course No. Course Title CEUs 302-0704 Classics in Spirituality 1.0 302-1303 Liturgy of the Hours 1.0 Pope Benedict XVI strongly encourages Christians to read and reflect on the Bible, pointing out the significance of the Scriptures as the basis for ecumenical discussion, and the importance of being knowledgeable about the strong connections between the Old and New Testaments. This Basic Certificate in Sacred Scripture will indicate that one has obtained an overview of the structure and content of the Bible as well as the Catholic approach to the use of Sacred Scripture. Program Requirements Completion of 2 required Scripture seminars Completion of any 2 Scripture seminars focusing on the Old Testament Completion of any 2 Scripture seminars focusing on the New Testament Required Scripture Seminars Course No. Course Title CEUs 302-0408 Introduction to Scripture and the Gospel Message 1.0 302-0604 The Way Catholics Use Scripture: Pope Benedict s Verbum Domini 1.0 Old Testament Seminar Course No. Course Title CEUs 302-0441 Wisdom Books of the Old Testament 1.0 New Testament Seminar Offerings Two seminars are required Noncredit Programs Course No. Course Title CEUs 302-0708 Living Advent: Reflecting on the Infancy Narratives 1.0 302-0460 Acts of Apostles 1.0 302-0470 The Apocalypse: Probing the Book of Revelation 1.0

54 Basic Certificate in Church History Subsidy Plan 55 Basic Certificate in Church History Subsidy Plan The Catholic Church has been an integral part in the development of civilizations since the time of the Apostles. In today s society, Catholics need to know the history of the Church to intelligently respond to questions and inaccurate facts promoted by the media. Those who complete this certificate program will be able to describe the history of the Church in America and portray correctly the role and activities of the Church during several historical periods in the last 2000 years. CDU welcomes the opportunity to partner with your diocese, parish, or group to provide high quality online programs in adult faith formation. With an online option from CDU, you can increase the number of adults who receive solid formation and certification through programs from CDU that are delivered in a convenient, flexible, and adult-friendly format. Program Requirements Completion of three History of the Church in America online independent study courses Completion of three elective Church History online seminars History of the Church in America Courses Required online courses. Course No. Course Title CEUs 306-0522 Early American Catholic History, 1492-1808 1.0 306-0523 The Rise of American Catholicism, 1808-1908 1.0 306-0524 Modern American Catholic History, 1908-Present 1.0 Church History Online Seminars Three elective Church History seminars are required Course No. Course Title CEUs 302-0525 The Inquisition 1.0 302-0511 The True Story of the Crusades 1.0 302-0527 Pius XII: In Defense of Truth 1.0 Subsidy Plan To keep our online programs cost-effective, this plan allows groups to subsidize the tuition for noncredit online courses and seminars by paying an annual fee. Noncredit online courses and seminars are then offered to group members at a lower tuition rate which is paid by the member. Catechetical Subsidy Plan partners receive a portal on the CDU website containing information about what courses and seminars at CDU match the requirements for catechetical certification, diaconate ongoing training, or other certification programs. This portal provides a focal point making it easy to access information about your programs. CDU s marketing department will help to promote seminars and courses to maximize the number of adults who benefit from the subsidy. Online courses and seminars that can be used for Subsidy Plans Course No. Course Title CEUs 306-0800 Introduction to the Catechism 2.0 306-0801 The Profession of Faith 2.0 306-0802 The Celebration of the Christian Mystery 3.0 306-0803 Life in Christ 3.0 306-0804 Christian Prayer 2.0 306-0601 Mary, Mother of the Redeemer, Mother of the Church 1.0 Noncredit Programs Taking noncredit courses and seminars without applying to a certificate program CDU offers the option of taking noncredit courses and seminars without applying to a program. Noncredit courses offered by CDU 306-0905 Basic Catechetics for Discipleship, Part I 1.0 306-0522 Early American Catholic History, 1492-1808 (online individual) 1.0 306-0523 The Rise of American Catholicism, 1808-1908 (online individual) 1.0 306-0524 Modern American Catholic History, 1908-Present (online individual 1.0 Related online seminars 1.0

56 Course Descriptions Graduate Course Descriptions 57 Course Numbering System CDU courses are identified by a seven-digit numbering system. The first three digits refer to general categories and the last four refer to a specific course. The first number identifies the level (1 for undergraduate, 2 for graduate, 3 for noncredit). The second number refers to the edition (original or revision). The third number indicates the format (print, audiotape, online, video). The fourth and fifth numbers refer to the department or discipline. The last two digits refer to the specific course. Note The Catechism of the Catholic Church, (Libreria Editrice Vaticana), Second Edition (electronic text with biblical hyper links available online at: www.vatican.va) is a required text for all CDU courses as is the Bible. We recommend the Revised Standard Version-Catholic Edition. Ignatius Press publishes this version, commonly referred to as the Ignatius Bible. Electronic text available online: http://etext.lib.virginia.edu/rsv.browse.html The most current edition of A Manuel for Writers of Research Papers, Thesis, and Dissertation by Kate Turabian is alos a standard required text. Other required textbooks are listed with each course and can be purchased through our online bookstore. Graduate Courses 201-0104 Paper Madonna: Mary in the Catholic Tradition A survey of teachings on the Blessed Mother beginning with Biblical portraits of Mary, and continuing through the Madonnas of the Fathers of the Church, the great medieval theologians, and the mariologists of the modern and contemporary periods. On the master's level, further examination and reflections upon the Biblical Madonnas, the development of the Marian dogmas in Sacred Tradition and their special significance today. The special relationship between Mary and the Holy Spirit, the place of Marian doctrine and devotion in the ecumenical and interfaith dialogues and in the Catechism of the Catholic Church will be examined. Madonna: Mary in the Catholic Tradition, Fr. Frederick M. Jelly, O.P. Mary in the New Testament, Brown, Donfried, Fitzmyer,Reumann, Editors Mary, Mirror of the Church, R. Cantalamessa Theotokos, Michael O Carroll The Thousand Faces of the Virgin Mary, George H. Tavard Dogmatic Constitution on the Church, (Lumen Gentium), Vatican II Devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary, (Marialis Cultus), Paul VI Mother of the Redeemer (Redemptoris Mater), John Paul II Guardian of the Redeemer (Redemptoris Custos), John Paul II Behold Your Mother, Woman of Faith, N.C.C.B. Mary in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, Fr. Frederick M. Jelly, O.P. Norms for Judging Apparitions & Private Revelations, Fr. Frederick M. Jelly, O.P. Anthology of Readings 201-0203 Paper The Historical Development of Marriage This course presents a comprehensive presentation of marriage: the history and development of marriage theology through the documents of Vatican II and Pope John Paul II. Includes lessons focusing on marriage in Canon Law, wedding liturgies, and marriage and family as the "way" of evangelization. Required Text: Theology of the Body, John Paul II What God Has Joined, Fr. Peter J. Elliott On Christian Marriage (Casti Connubi), Pius XI The Role of Christian Family in Modern World (Familiaris Consortio), John Paul II Anthology of Readings 201-0401 Paper Sacred Scripture This course offers a comprehensive summary of essential concepts for Biblical study and their use in catechesis: inspiration, inerrancy, and canonicity. Lessons trace the origin of the Bible and the transmission of the text, explain the different versions of the biblical texts, explore the major Church documents on Scripture, introduce the science of hermeneutics and its various disciplines, describe scientific contributions, and analyze the effect of your presuppositions on interpretation. Readings from Scripture are used as illustrations. The Anthology contains a commentary on the Church documents, readings from Introduction to the New Testament, and material on the geography of Israel. God's Word to Israel, Joseph Jensen, O.S.B. The Interpretation of the Bible in The Church, Pontifical Biblical Commission On the Study of the Sacred Scripture (Providentissimus Deus), Leo XIII Promotion of Biblical Studies (Divino Afflante Spiritu), Pius XII Dogmatic Constitution on Divine Revelation (Dei Verbum), Vatican II Biblical Exegesis and Church Doctrine, Fr. Raymond E. Brown Recent Discoveries of the Biblical World, Fr. Raymond E. Brown The Critical Meaning of the Bible, Fr. Raymond E. Brown The New Jerome Biblical Commentary, Fr. Raymond E. Brown, S.S., Joseph A. Fitzmyer, S.J., Roland E. Murphy, O.Carm. Anthology of Readings 204-1601 Paper - Practicum for Church Work Professionals This program is open to students actively employed in churchrelated work or in Catholic schools who can verify that they will work a minimum of 150 job hours within one 12-week period. The field study project is intended to enhance the quality of work done by Church professionals, and is designed to help good Church workers become even greater assets to their parishes and schools by helping them to benefit from exercises in planning, action, and reflection.to enroll in this course, student must have prior approval from either the graduate academic dean or the dean of students. 206-0105 Online Revelation & Faith: Fundamental Theology In the first article of the third chapter of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, the Church gives us a splendid definition of theology, in paragraph #158: Graduate Courses

58 Graduate Course Descriptions Graduate Course Descriptions 59 Graduate Courses Faith seeks understanding : it is intrinsic to faith that a believer desires to know better the one in whom he has put his faith and to understand better what he has revealed; a more penetrating knowledge will in turn call forth a greater faith, increasingly set afire by love. The grace of faith opens the eyes of your hearts to a lively understanding of the contents of Revelation: that is, of the totality of God s plan and the mysteries of faith, of their connection with each other and with Christ, the center of the revealed mystery. The same Holy Spirit constantly perfects faith by his gifts, so that Revelation may be more and more profoundly understood. In the words of St. Augustine, I believe in order to understand; and I understand, the better to believe. This quote could in fact be the motto of Catholic Distance University, at least for the theology department of CDU. In fact, the first three words of the quote, faith seeks understanding, is the most widely accepted definition of theology in the Catholic tradition: faith seeking understanding: fides quaerens intellectum. This brief definition embodies the very essence of theology. To be a theologian or a student theologian means to embody in yourself the three distinct but interrelated parts of that definition: faith, seeking, and then finally understanding. Please note: To play the audio files presented in this course, students must have media player software such as RealPlayer, Windows Media Player, or QuickTime Player, or else have an MP3 player such as an ipod. Alternatively, a written transcription of each lesson is provided online in the courseroom. It is highly recommended that students have a high-speed Internet connection to allow for downloading the large audio files used in this course. Required Text: Faith, Science & Reason: Theology on the Cutting Edge, Christopher T. Baglow,Midwest Theological Forum, 2009. This book may be ordered directly from Dr. Baglow s website: http://pelicanconnection.net/products-page/ A Concise Dictionary of Theology Revised and expanded edition.o Collins, Gerald and Edward G. Farrugia New York: Paulist Press, 2000. ISBN 0809139294 Pilgrim Fellowship of Faith: The Church as Communion. Ratzinger, Joseph. San Francisco: Ignatius Press, 2005. Consecrated Phrases: A Latin Theological Dictionary. Bretzke, James T.Collegeville: Liturgical Press, 2003. ISBN 0814658806 The Inerrancy of Scripture and Other Essays. Lohfink, Norbert.Berkeley: BIBAL Press, 1992. ISBN 0941037207 The Size of Chesterton s Catholicism. Fagerberg, David W. Notre Dame: Univ. of Notre Dame Press, 1998. ISBN 0268017654 Recommended Text: The Shape of Catholic Theology, Aidan Nichols, Collegeville, MN: Liturgical Press, 1991. 206-0106 Online Introduction to Christianity Introduction to Christianity is a course that covers the basic themes of the Catholic faith. The course is laid out in terms of the articles of the Apostle s Creed and will follow the text written by Joseph Ratzinger (now Pope Benedict XVI) that is entitled Introduction to Christianity. It is designed to help the modern Catholic understand the faith more deeply within the modern context. When students finish this course they will be able to explain the Faith and grasp the fundamental themes in Catholicism, such as the notion of faith itself, the understanding of the divine Trinity, the nature and role of Jesus Christ as Savior, the nature of the Church, and the operation of the Church in the world. Please note: Because this course uses audio and flash technology, it is highly recommended that students have a high-speed internet connection and a flash player such as Adobe Flash or the Safari flash plug-in (MAC). Most will find that they already have flash. Otherwise, it is freely available on the web at http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/. Download assistance is available. A written transcription of each lesson is provided in the course room. Required Text: Introduction to Christianity 2nd edition, Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger 206-0204 Online Theology of the Sacraments The course is designed to introduce the student to the study of the sacraments. The course will begin set forth a systematic approach to an understanding of the sacraments and issues related to the study of the sacraments. There will also be an analysis of each of the sacraments and their significance for the life of the faith. At the end of this course the student should be able to describe fundamental issues related to the study of the sacraments, analyze key theological issues surrounding the sacraments and articulate the relationship of the sacraments to Roman Catholic understanding of the faith. In addition, the student should be able to describe an integrative sacramental theory and an understanding of the significance of each sacrament as understood in the Roman Catholic tradition. Required Text: TBA 206-0306 Online Gospel of Life in Health and Medicine This is an overview of the various ethical and religious issues that confront us all in modern societies. It is divided into three parts. The first examines the relationship between ethics and health care, paying special attention to listening to nature s design and its implications for health, the art of healing, and health care institutions. The second part presents the theology of the body, NaPro (Natural Reproductive) Technology, contraception and sterilization, cloning, abortion, and other elements of the New Manichaeanism. Part Three covers the end of life, the technology of the body, euthanasia, medical procedures, medical experimentation, organ donation, the dehumanization of the embryo, the culture of death, and many other topics. Required Text: Ethical Principle in Catholic Health Care, Edward James Furton, Boston: The National Catholic Bioethics Center, 1999. Catechism of the Catholic Church,2nd Edition, Libreria Editrice Vaticana Declaration on Euthanasia, Vatican Charter for Health Care Workers, Vatican, Pontifical Council for Pastoral Assistance to Health Care Workers, June 2001 Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Facilities, U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops Nutrition and Hydration: Moral and Pastoral Reflections, April 1992, U.S. Bishops' Committee for Pro-Life Activities Of Human Life, Humanae Vitae, Paul VI On the Christian Meaning of Human Suffering, Salvifici Doloris, John Paul II The Role of the Christian Family in the Modern World, Familiaris Consortio, John Paul II The Gospel of Life, Evangelium Vitae, John Paul II Anthology of Readings Also available in paper format as 201-0306 206-0307 Online Fundamental Moral Theology Moral theology comes alive and grows in the hearts and minds of people and transforms the way in which they make sense of life into the way in which Jesus, crucified and risen, makes sense of life (the Beatitudes). With the help of readings by moral theologian Fr. Servais Pinckaers and others, students should be able to discover and understand that the foundations (the Triune God's creating, redeeming, and sanctifying activities) and components (conscience, character, and prudence) of moral theology come together in a person's repentance and continuing conversion. The Holy Bible (Revised Standard Edition) The Sources of Christian Ethics, Servais Pinckaers, O.P. Halfwits, Gerard Goggins Mere Christianity, C.S.Lewis Catechism of the Catholic Church (Revised Vatican Edition), Libreria Editrice Vaticana Values in a Time of Upheaval, Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger On the Christian Meaning of Human Suffering, John Paul II The Pursuit of Happiness, Servais Pinckaers, O.P. Splendor of Truth (Veritatis Splendor), John Paul II The Holy Spirit in Life of Church & World (Dominum et Vivificantem), John Paul II Online Anthology Readings Recommended Text: Euthyphro, Plato 206-0402 Online Biblical Foundations This course is an introduction to the academic study of the Bible. After being grounded in modern Church teachings about the nature of divine revelation, its relationship to tradition, and guidelines for interpretation, students will study Biblical interpretation in the Church and in the world, as it has evolved down through the ages. The class will start with the Church fathers and the medieval scholastics and discuss what can be learned in their experiences in wrestling with the Biblical text. Then students will consider how the post- Enlightenment discussion of the Bible evolved, how modern critical methods arose, what questions these methods were intended to answer, and the extent to which they succeeded and failed. Finally, the class will discuss ways that Catholics can learn from and build upon what has been done in the past to advance the goals of Biblical interpretation in the Church. Catholic Church Documents on the Bible: Providentissimus Deus; Divino Afflante Spiritu; Dei Verbum; Historicity of the Gospels; Le Bible et Christologie (translated by Fitzmyer into English as Scripture and Christology); Interpretation of the Bible in the Church.(This text is available online.) St. Augustine. On Christian Doctrine. (Available online) Hugh of St Victor. Didascalicon: A Medieval Guide to the Arts. Ed. Jerome Taylor. New York: Columbia University Press, 1991 Brown, Raymond. The Critical Meaning of the Bible. Mahwah, NJ: Paulist Press, 1981 Marshall, I. Howard. I Believe in the Historical Jesus. Vancouver: Regent College Publishing, 2001. (Earlier editions are acceptable.) Neill, Stephen and Tom Wright. Interpretation of the New Testament 1861-1986. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1988 Wright, N.T. The New Testament People of God. Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 1992 Bauckham, Richard. Jesus and the Eyewitnesses. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2008. Yarchin, William. History of Biblical Interpretation: A Reader. Peabody, Mass: Hendrickson, 2004. 080104815X 206-0403 Online Theology of Scripture - Prerequisite 206-0402 Theology of Scripture will focus on the theological understanding of the Scriptures in the Catholic Church. In Dei Verbum, the Second Vatican Council says that Sacred tradition and Sacred Scripture form one sacred deposit of the word of God, committed to the Church. (DV 10) In fact this is an extremely complex statement. The Scriptures do not simply float unconnected with the Tradition of the Church and the community of the Church and its Magisterium. Students will use the Apostolic Exhortation Verbum Domini to provide the structure of the course and then examine some issues in more detail, such as for example, the theology of the Suffering of Christ. Dei verbum http://www.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_const_19651118_deiverbum_en.html Verbum domini http://www.vatican.va/holy_father/benedict_xvi/ apost_exhortations/documents/hf_ben-xvi_exh_20100930_verbumdomini_en.html Graduate Courses

60 Graduate Course Descriptions Graduate Course Descriptions 61 Graduate Courses Henri de Lubac Scriptures in the Tradition Paperback: 268 pages Publisher: The Crossroad Publishing Company (February 1, 2001) Language: English ISBN-10: 9780824518714 ISBN-13: 978-0824518714 Joseph Ratzinger Behold the Pierced One Paperback: 128 pages Publisher: Ignatius Press (February 1987) Language: English ISBN-10: 0898700876 ISBN-13: 978-0898700879 Yves Congar O.P. The Meaning of Tradition Ignatius Press 2004 San Francisco ISBN 978-1-58617-021-9 206-0410 Online Pentateuch Future course under development 206-0420 Online History of Israel Future course under development. 206-0430 Online Isaiah and the Prophets This course provides an introduction to the Old Testament prophets with a special focus on the prophecy of Isaiah. It will begin with a brief study of Church teachings about reading the Bible generally, the Old Testament specifically, and the necessary beginning of all Catholic Biblical interpretation with the historical dimension of the inspired text. Thus, students will become thoroughly grounded in the rise, division, decline, narrow survival, eventual destruction, and God s promised restoration of the Davidic monarchy as well as the inextricable relationship between history and Biblical prophecy. The beginning period of the course will also include an introduction to reading Hebrew poetry in translation and the importance of literary genre in Biblical interpretation. The actual text of Isaiah will be studied in the second part of the course. Since the book of Isaiah s historical span is awesome and its text has profound relationships to other Biblical prophets, students will work through the entire book while noting parallel ideas in other prophets as well. Since Isaiah s prophetic words are rightly famous, students will also study the ways in which the book of Isaiah has profoundly influenced the New Testament as well as the later Church. Students who complete this course should be able to: identify the salient points of the history of the Davidic monarchy from the time of David to the Babylonian exile and the relevance of history for understanding and interpreting the prophets; explain the phenomenon of prophecy in Israel and what made this phenomenon unique in the ancient world; understand the great challenges and great benefits that go with reading Israel s prophets as Christian scripture; identify the main characteristics of Hebrew poetry, its difference from prose and the importance of literary genre in Biblical interpretation; give an overview of the careers of Israel s major prophets as well as selected members of the so-called minor prophets; grasp the details of the life and times of Isaiah the prophet and their relationship to the book of Isaiah; gain an appreciation of theological themes in the book of Isaiah and the influence of these themes on the expectations of the New Testament authors; and gain an appreciation of how the book of Isaiah has influenced the Church down through the centuries. Please note: To play the video files all students must have media player software such as QuickTime Player, or else have an MP4 player such as an ipod. It is highly recommended that students have a high-speed Internet connection to allow for downloading the large video files used in this course. Required Text: The Holy Bible, Catholic edition, Revised Standard Version At least two (2) biblical commentaries, at least one (1) of which must be a critical commentary; i.e. one that looks closely at the text in the original language. 206-0440 Online The Book of Job Future course under development 206-0451 Online The Gospel of St. John This course on the Gospel of St. John is designed to help students gain a familiarity with the Biblical text of the fourth Gospel. Students read and study the Gospel of St. John examining its primary theological and literary characteristics. Important secondary materials will guide this study. In addition to employing the best of modern critical interpretation, the Gospel of St. John is to be read here within the framework of the Church s living Tradition. Students who complete this course should be able to demonstrate a good understanding of the fourth Gospel s major theological themes, symbols, and literary techniques. The Holy Bible (Revised Standard Edition) The Gospel According to John: A Literary and Theological Commentary, T. Brodie, 1997 edition The Hour of Jesus, I. De la Potterie, 1990 edition Gospel of St. John, Navarre Bible, 2005 edition Jesus of Nazareth, Benedict XVI (Doubleday, 2007) The Jerome Biblical Commentary, or The New Jerome Biblical Commentary Optional Recommended Text: Gospel According to St. John, Rudolf Schnackenburg. 3 Volumes The Gospel According to John, Raymond Brown. (2 volumes: Anchor Bible 29 and 29A) The Constitutions on Divine Revelation (Dei verbum), Vatican Council II 206-0452 Online Synoptics Future course under development 206-0460 Online Paul Future course under development 206-0501 Online Church History, Part I This course offers an overview of the rise and spread of the Church from the time of its founder, Jesus Christ, through persecution and acceptance in the Roman empire to the fall of the Empire and the beginnings of Christian states. The course continues through the Carolingian period, considering the confrontation with Islam and ends around the year 1200. Various facets of early Christian life are considered both in original and secondary sources. These include art, liturgy, theology, political life and ethics. This course includes audio lectures with written transcripts. Required Text: Spirit of Early Christian Thought: Seeking the Face of God, Robert L. Wilken 206-0502 Online Church History, Part II The second half of the Church History track takes the student through the height of the Christian Middle Ages, through the Renaissance, and into the Reformation. It deals in depth with the Counter Reformation and the explosion of Catholic missions. The problem posed by the Enlightenment and modern history to the Church is also examined. Finally, a picture of the Church in the twentieth century emerges. This course will include audio lectures. Required Text: Owen Chadwick, A History of Christianity, St. Martin's Griffin, 1995 206-0541 Online Catholic Martyrs of the Twentieth Century In the twentieth century, Catholics were persecuted and martyred in greater numbers than at any time in history. From Mexico to Spain, China to the Soviet Union, Nazi Germany to El Salvador, governments and individuals sought to destroy the faith and its institutions. This course will guide you through the inspiring and little known story of the modern martyrs. Special attention is given to St. Maximilian Kolbe, St. Theresa Benedicta of the Cross (Edith Stein), Charles de Foucauld, and many other heroic men and women of our time. Catholic Martyrs of the Twentieth Century, Robert Royal Four Witness: The Early Church in Her Own Words-Clement of Rome, Ignatius of Antioch, Justin Martyr, Irenaeus of Lyon, Rod Bennett On the Teaching of Christian Doctrine (Acerba Animi), Pius XI On the Persecution of the Church in Mexico (Iniquis Afflictisque), Pius XI On Atheistic Communism (Divini Redemptoris), Pius XI On Oppression of the Church in Spain (Dilectissima Nobis), Pius XI On the Church and the German Reich (Mit Brennender Sorge), Pius XI 206-0602 Online The Role of the Laity in the New Evangelization Since the Second Vatican Council, the Church has emphasized the importance of the laity to the Church in carrying out the full Christian mission in the modern world. This course describes in concrete terms how the Catholic laity should understand and carry out their special vocation in their everyday lives. Students who complete this course should be able to trace the history of Church teaching about the laity, identify current issues related to the role of the laity in the mission of the Church, and define the responsibilities of the laity for evangelizing culture. To Hunt, To Shoot, To Entertain: Clericalism and the Catholic Laity, Russell Shaw, Ignatius Press, 1993. Personal Vocation: God Calls Everyone by Name, Germain Grisez and Russell Shaw, OSV Publishing, 2003. Understanding Your Rights: Your Rights and Responsibilities in the Catholic Church, Russell Shaw, Servant Publications, 1994. Ministry Or Apostolate: What Should the Catholic Laity Be Doing? Russell Shaw, OSV Publishing, 2002. Graduate Courses

62 Graduate Course Descriptions Graduate Course Descriptions 63 Graduate Courses 206-0701 Online Survey of Catholic Spirituality This course is an introduction to the evolution and development of Catholic spirituality from the earliest days of the Church to the present time. Beginning with the teachings of Christ as recorded in the Gospels, the lessons of this course offer a testimony to the rich variety of Christian practices illustrated in the lives and teachings of the outstanding masters of the spiritual life. Students who complete this course should be able to identify the common thread that constitutes the authentic tradition of Catholic doctrine and life. Christian Spirituality in the Catholic Tradition, Jordan Aumann, O.P. The Imitation of Christ, Thomas à Kempis Dogmatic Constitution on the Church (Lumen Gentium), Vatican II Dogmatic Constitution on Divine Revelation (Dei Verbum), Vatican II Anthology of Readings 206-0800 Online The Basics of Catholicism: Faith, Life, and Prayer Prerequisite course The Basics of Catholicism: Faith, Life, and Prayer is a study of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. This course presents an organic synthesis of the essential and fundamental content of Catholic doctrine, as regards both faith and morals, in the light of the Second Vatican Council and the whole of the Church's tradition. The structure of the course is built on the four pillars of faith: Part One, the Profession of Faith; Part Two, the Celebration of the Christian Mystery; Part Three, Life in Christ; and Part Four, Christian Prayer. Each part includes a study of the Catechism content, its catechetical significance and spiritual insights. Students who complete this course should be able to study theology in the context of the Catechism and present Catholic teaching using accurate language and appropriate documentation. The Catechism of the Catholic Church, Liberia Editrice Vaticana, 1997 Compendium: Catechism of the Catholic Church, USCCB, 2006 Some Aspects of Christian Meditation, Sacred Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. Use following link: It is no longer available in booklet form. http://www.ewtn.com/library/curia/cdfmed.htm. 206-0902 Online Leadership for Catholic Adult Faith Formation This course is designed to assist participants as both adult learners and facilitators of adult faith formation programs in identifying and appropriating key knowledge, skills, and methodologies in their approach to and administration of effective adult faith formation. Students engage in reflection on their own adult faith formation experience, and that of others, through assigned readings and lectures, self assessment exercises, interaction with role models, and project design and/or delivery experiences. Those who complete this course should be able to describe and apply what constitutes good praxis in Catholic adult faith formation, and some of the related skills and methodologies for effectiveness in organizing, implementing, and evaluating it. Co-Workers in the Vineyard of the Lord. Washington, D.C.: United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, 2005 Adult Learning Methods a Guide for Effective Instruction, 3rd edition, Michael W. Galbraith,. Malabar, FL: Krieger Publishing, 2004 The Adult Learner, 5th ed, Knowles, Malcolm, Holton, Elwood and Swanson, Richard. Woburn, MA: Butterworth- Heinemann Publications, 1998 National Directory for Catechesis. Washington, D.C.: United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, 2005 Leader s Guide to Our Hearts Were Burning Within Us A Pastoral Plan for Adult Faith Formation in the United States, Washington, D.C.: United States Catholic Conference, 2000 Recommended Text: Catechism of the Catholic Church, 2nd edition, Libreria Editrice Vaticana General Directory for Catechesis, Washington, DC: United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, 1997 United States Catholic Catechism for Adults, Washington, D.C.: United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, 2006 206-1001 Online Theology of the Church - Prerequisite 206-2301 The Theology of the Church (Ecclesiology) course explains how the Church understands herself as the Spouse of Christ, and how she understands her mission to the world. The vision of the Church is that of the Second Vatican Council and it looks towards our participation in the wedding feast of the lamb in the New Jerusalem. Students who complete this course will better understand the Church and so will be able to see more clearly the role of the Church in their life, in the life of their family, and in society at large. Please note: Because this course uses audio and flash technology, it is highly recommended that students have a high-speed internet connection and a flash player such as Adobe Flash or the Safari flash plug-in (MAC). Most will find that they already have flash. Otherwise, it is freely available on the web at http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/. Download assistance is available. Alternatively, a written transcription of each lesson is provided online in the course room. Splendor of the Church, Henri de Lubac,Ignatius Press, 1999 Dogmatic Constitution on the Church, (Lumen gentium), Vatician II On the Study of Holy Scripture, (Providentissimus deus), Leo XIII Church of the Eucharist, (Ecclesia de eucharistia), John Paul II Apostolic Exhortation on the Laity, (Christifideles laici), John Paul II The Gift of the Redemption, (Redemptionis donum), John Paul II Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern World, (Gaudium et spes), Vatican II The Role of the Christian Family in the Modern World (Familiaris consortio), John Paul II On Social Concern, (Solicitudo rei socialis), Pius XI 206-1101G Online Catholic Apologetics Apologetics is the branch of theology concerned with an explanation and defense of the Catholic Faith. While examining the foundations, authoritative sources and modern problems associated with belief, as well as the relationship of apologetics to faith, theology, catechesis, liturgy, spirituality and the Church's mission, at the graduate level the course focuses more intensely on how an apologetic is developed and presented. Emphasis is given to the study of practical methodology associated with actually conducting an apologetic in contemporary society. Note: this is not an apologetic methods course, but rather a study of apologetics. Vatican Council II, Volume 1, Austin Flannery, O.P. Handbook of Christian Apologetics, Peter Kreeft and Ronald K. Tacelli Catholicism and Reason, Fr. Edward J. Hayes, Msgr. Paul J. Hayes, and James J. Drummey Catholicism and Fundamentalism, Karl Keating On Evangelization in the Modern World (Evangelii Nuntiandi), Paul VI On Catechesis in Our Time (Catechesis Tradendae), John Paul II Mission of the Reedemer (Redemptoris Missio), John Paul II To Teach as Jesus Did, USCCB To Reach Full Knowledge of the Truth, Bishop John J. Myers Anthology of Readings 206-1201 Online Phenomenology: Truth of the World Phenomenology: Truth of the World will offer an introduction to phenomenology which is a philosophy that interprets reality according to certain presuppositions and establishes certain principles about objective reality and the knowing subject. This course will focus on phenomenology from the point of view of the Swiss theologian Hans Urs von Balthasar. The main reason for spending time on this philosophy from his perspective is that, in it, he has explained some features of Thomas Aquinas De Veritate (On Truth). Secondly, the methods of phenomenology underlie much of the work of Pope John Paul II, so this course will be helpful in that regard as well, even though John Paul II works more from the insights of Max Scheler. Pre-requisite for this course: 206-1207 Philosophy for Theology Hans Urs von Balthasar, Theologic I: Truth of the World (San Francisco: Ignatius Press, 2000) 206-1202 Online Special Topics in Christian Thought Future course under development 206-1206 Online The Modern Crisis of Values and the Catholic Mind 3 graduate credit This course revolves around two basic presuppositions: 1) Nihilism, a philosophical position asserting the negation of all value and meaning, is the pervading cultural ethos of the post- Christian modern world and how 2) Christianity in general, and Catholicism in particular, offer the only viable alternative to the nihilistic culture of death so present today. The current cultural crisis of nihilism is complicated and multi-faceted. For this reason, this course draws upon several disciplines, including philosophy, literature, and theology to analyze the roots and consequences of nihilism and the Catholic response to it. The course will proceed in three general movements. First, students will study Friedrich Nietzsche the famous German philosopher, to gain a clear understanding of what nihilism means as a philosophical position impacting culture. Selections from The Basic Writings of Nietzsche and Thus Spoke Zarathustra will be studied. Second, course participants will read several modern literary works that dramatically exemplify the horrific cultural consequences of nihilism, including Crime & Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky and several short works by the American Catholic writer Flannery O Connor. Third, this course will focus on the Magisterium of the Church, by reviewing key sections of the encyclicals Gaudium et Spes and Fides et Ratio to appreciate how the Church offers modern men and women a hopeful response to the spiritual disease of nihilism. Required Text: Thus Spoke Zarathustra: A Book for None and All, F. Nietzsche, trans. Walter Kaufmann, Penguin Books. Basic Writings of Nietzsche, F. Nietzsche, trans. Walter Kaufmann, Modern Library. Crime and Punishment, Ed. F. Dostoevsky, George Gibian, Norton Critical Edition (3rd edition). A Good Man Is Hard to Find and Other Stories, Flannery O'Connor, A Harvest Book, Harcourt, Brace & Co. Graduate Courses

64 Graduate Course Descriptions Graduate Course Descriptions 65 Graduate Courses 206-1401 Online Introduction to the Church s Social Teaching This course offers an introduction to modern Catholic social teaching (CST) - a rich current of thought that began with Pope Leo XIII and has continued down to Pope John Paul II. The course explores CST s foundations in the Holy Trinity, the Church, Sacred Scripture, and Tradition, and focuses on papal writings of the last hundred years. Key Catholic concepts such as solidarity, subsidiarity, the common good, Christian anthropology, and a culture of life receive special attention. In addition to social, political, and economic questions, this course aims to help students understand CST s consistency and originality, as well as its special opportunities for everyone to respond to Vatican II s universal call to holiness. Required Text: Catechism of the Catholic Church (2nd Edition), Libreria Editrice Vaticana On the Christian Meaning of Human Suffering (Salvifici Doloris), John Paul II On the Condition of the Working Classes (Rerum Novarum), Leo XIII On Establishing Universal Peace in Truth, Justice, Charity, and Liberty, (Pacem in Terris), John XXIII The Gospel of Life (Evangelium Vitae), John Paul II On Human Work (Laborem Exercens), John Paul II On the Hundredth Anniversary of Rerum Novarum (Centesimus Annus), John Paul II Letter to Families from Pope John Paul II, February 2, 1994. Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern World (Gaudium et Spes), Vatican II The Redeemer of Man (Redemptor Hominis), John Paul II. The Role of the Christian Family in the Modern World (Familiaris Consortio), John Paul II The Social Agenda: A Collection of Magisterial Documents, Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace, Libreria Editrice Vaticana, 2000 On Social Concern (Sollicitudo Rei Socialis), John Paul II On Social Reconstruction (Quadragesimo Anno), Pius XI The Splendor of the Truth (Veritatis Splendor), John Paul II 206-1501 Online Introduction to Canon Law This course discusses canon law within the context of the Church s daily ministry. Major topics include general principles used in the application of canon law, definition of key terms employed by canonists, the Church s structure, the Church s teaching office, and the sacraments. This course will help students understand not only the basics of canon law but how to apply it within their day-to-day ministry and apostolate. Required Text: Surprised by Canon Law, Pete Vere and Michael Trueman, Servant Books, 2004 The Pastoral Companion: A Canon Law Handbook for Catholic Ministry, Fourth Edition. John M. Huels, J.C.D. Quincy: Franciscan Press, 2002 One of the Following Recommended Text: Code of Canon Law Annotated, Second Edition. Edited by Ernesto Caparros and Helene Aube, Montreal: Wilson & Laflreaur, 2004 The Canon Law: Letter and Spirit. Prepared by the Canon Law Society of Great Britain and Ireland in association with the Canadian Canon Law Society, Collegeville: Liturgical Press, 1995 [currently out of print] New Commentary on the Code of Canon Law. Edited by John P. Beal, James A. Coriden, and Thomas J. Green, Mahwah: Paulist Press, 2002 206-1802 Online Latin II This course builds on the grammar and vocabulary already studied in Latin I, and demonstrates the essential importance of drill, memorization, and appreciation of the benefits of a highly inflected language. Students read brief selections of prayers, psalms, Christian authors, and liturgical texts while honing their skills in the ancient language of the Roman Catholic Church. Students who complete this course should be able to translate and use demonstrative, personal, relative, and intensive pronouns and adjectives; understand and form the infinitive mood and the participle; form adverbs, compare adjectives and adverbs, use the irregular verbs possum, volo, nalo, malo, eo; understand and use deponent verbs and indirect statement; identify and use cardinal and ordinal numerals; use a more extensive vocabulary, and apply the grammatical concepts studied to ecclesiastical and liturgical Latin. New Second Steps in Latin, Michael Klaassen, Mary Allen, Thomas Kent, Elizabeth Kennedy Klaassen, Mary van Dyke Konopka, Lee T. Pearcy 206-1803 Online Biblical Greek I This course is an introduction to the Greek language as it appears in the texts of both the Old and New Testaments. While emphasis will be on the basic morphology of nouns and verbs and most frequently used words in Biblical Greek, the students will also learn all the basic pronouns and prepositions, the three noun declensions, all the tenses in which finite Greek verbs appear, many of the basic rules of Greek syntax, and, finally, the commonly used Greek participle. Following the traditional deductive model of learning an ancient language, the focus is on learning paradigms and principal parts of Greek verbs, gaining fluency in reading Biblical texts, as well as hearing, pronouncing, and reciting the Greek words using audio files. Students also experience an inductive feel for how the language works in practice by working through translation and grammar exercises drawn from both Old and New Testaments of the Greek Bible. The course assumes no previous knowledge of Greek. The first lesson begins with the alphabet. The course only assumes ability to read English. Please note: All students are required to download and install Greek fonts to allow for full participation in typing the Greek language in the online course room. Instructions will be provided (the downloaded file is "zipped" and will require unpacking with a compression utility such as WinZip or 7-Zip). In addition, to play the audio files all students must have media player software such as RealPlayer, Windows Media Player, or QuickTime Player, or else have an MP3 player such as an ipod. It is highly recommended that students have a high-speed Internet connection to allow for downloading the large audio files used in this course. The Complete Vocabulary Guide to the Greek New Testament, Warren C. Trenchard, Zondervan; Revised edition (November 1, 1998) A Primer of Biblical Greek, N. Clayton Croy, 1999 206-1804 Online Biblical Greek II This course builds upon the foundation of Biblical Greek I. Students receive reinforcement of basic Greek grammar and morphology learned in the first course. The practice of hearing and reciting paradigms and principal parts is continued throughout this course. Students who successfully complete this course will have the ability to read (with the aid of a dictionary) the four Gospels of the New Testament and any narrative section of the Septuagint. With practice, students will eventually be able to graduate to more discursive texts of the Bible, such as the Pauline epistles; and poetic texts, such as the psalms and the prophets. Please note: All students are required to download and install Greek fonts to allow for full participation in typing the Greek language in the online course room. Instructions will be provided (the downloaded file is "zipped" and will require unpacking with a compression utility such as WinZip or 7-Zip).In addition, to play the audio files all students must have media player software such as RealPlayer, Windows Media Player, or QuickTime Player, or else have an MP3 player such as an ipod. It is highly recommended that students have a high-speed Internet connection to allow for downloading the large audio files used in this course. The Complete Vocabulary Guide to the Greek New Testament, Warren C. Trenchard, Zondervan; Revised edition (November 1, 1998) A Primer of Biblical Greek, N. Clayton Croy, 1999 206-2102 Online The Mind of John Paul II: Theology of the Body John Paul II s Theology of the Body is rightly recognized as a milestone in the Church s response to the problems of the modern age. Using Pope John Paul II s Wednesday audiences dealing with this topic together with a introduction, this course offers a methodical study of the Pope s rich teaching. The first half of this course will focus on the main aspects of a theology of the body that is respectful of the profound understanding of the body that lies in the Scriptures. This half concludes with a study of the body and purity in art and the media. Then in the second half of the course students will examine the Sacrament of Marriage and how it reveals and, at the same time, relies on, a theology of the body. Please note: Because this course uses audio and flash technology, it is highly recommended that students have a high-speed internet connection and a flash player such as Adobe Flash or the Safari flash plug-in (MAC). Man and Woman He Created Them: A Theology of the Body, John Paul II, (archives by Michael M. Waldstein, Boston: Pauline Books and Media, 2006) 206-2202 Online Catholic Imagination Future course under development 206-2203 Online Modern Catholic Literature Future course under development 206-2204 Online Sacred Art, Architecture and Sacred Spaces Future course under development 206-2205 Online Sacred Music Future course under development 206-2206 Online Dante: Literature, Philosophy, and Theology This course is a general introduction to the Divine Comedy and several minor works by the great medieval poet, Dante Alighieri (1265-1321). The Divine Comedy is a compendium of medieval theology, philosophy, and Christian culture. This course will provide an overview of Dante s great poem and the elements in Christian culture that enabled him to explain the love that moves the sun and other starts. Students who complete this study of The Divine Comedy should be able to explain how love plays a central role in the Christian universe as conceived by Dante and the ways in which each person s choices on earth lead to eternal beatitude, or its loss. This edition of The Portable Dante, Dante Alighieri (Author), Mark Musa (Editor, Translator, Contributor)(Amazon carries copies of this book. http://www.amazon.com/portable-dante-penguin- Classics/dp/0142437549/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie= UTF8&qid=1288451631&sr=1-1) Dante Alighieri: Divine Comedy, Divine Spirituality (The Crossroad Spiritual Legacy Series) (Paperback) by Robert Royal # ISBN-10: 0824516044 # ISBN-13: 978-0824516048 Graduate Courses

66 Graduate Course Descriptions Undergraduate Course Descriptions 67 Graduate Courses 206-2208 Online Catholicism and Modern American Culture Future course under development. 206-2301 Online Introduction to Christology - Prerequisite for 206-1001 This course provides an introduction to Catholic theology of Jesus Christ. Upon completion of this course, you will have probed the biblical witness to the mystery of Jesus; read important selections from the history of Christology, including those from the great councils of the first centuries of the Church; and examined contemporary systematic questions. Introduction to Christology will provide a catechetical overview of the Church s teaching on Christ, as well as an opportunity to engage in mature theological inquiry concerning this great mystery of the faith. Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, (Available at www.vatican.va) Holy Bible (The Ignatius Bible), 2nd ed., recommended) Jesus Christ: Fundamentals of Christology, 2nd ed. Roch Kereszty, O. Cist, NY, Alba House, 2002. Mystery of the Kingdom: On the Gospel of Matthew, Edward P. Sri, Emmaus Road Publishing, 2000. Redemptor Hominis, Pope John Paul II, (Available at www.vatican.va) Dominus Iesus, Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, (Available at www.vatican.va) Redemptoris Mater, John Paul II (Available at www.vatican.va) Jesus of Nazareth, Benedict XVI 206-2501 Online Principles of Ecclesial Service Future course under development 216-1701 Online Graduate Academic Skills 1 graduate credits This course is designed to help master s degree students succeed in graduate level coursework. By building on the writing and information management skills taught in undergraduate Academic Skills, the course prepares students for writing comprehensive exams, researching capstone project papers, and mastering the communication skills they need at the postgraduate level. The atmosphere in the Academic Skills course room is designed to be helpful and welcoming, and to provide each student with a motivational support system. Assignments are evaluated on a pass/fail basis. Required Text: Turabian s Manual for Writers, Kate Turabian, curent edition, 216-1801 Online Latin I (revised) Each lesson in this course in Latin consists of a lecture (comprised of both a written and an audio component), vocabulary, and assigned exercises from the textbook. Besides these requirements, the student is expected to memorize each paradigm as it is encountered. As new concepts are encountered, the lecture will provide detail not given in the textbook, as well as each concept s application to both English and Latin. The vocabulary is drawn from traditional liturgical books; i.e., the Missale Romanum and the Breviarium Romanum. Rather than primarily preparing the student to read Julius Caesar s Gallic Wars, as the traditional Latin curriculum dictates, the course instead is geared toward reading knowledge of the Vulgate Bible, the Missal, and the Breviary. Though the vocabulary acquired is derived largely from the preconciliar liturgical books, it will be equally applicable to both the Extraordinary and Ordinary Forms of the Roman Rite, as well as the other historical uses of the Latin Rite. The grammatical instruction acquired in the course provides the foundation upon which further study of Latin, be it classical or ecclesiastical, liturgical or canonical, can build. At completion of the course, the student will have studied: - All five declensions of nouns. - The great majority of verb forms. - The agreement of the noun with the adjective. - The agreement of the verb with the subject. - The personal, reflexive, demonstrative and intensive pronouns. - Participles, gerundives and gerunds. - The more common irregular verbs. - The basic uses of the subjunctive. Please note: To play the audio files all students must have media player software such as RealPlayer, Windows Media Player, or QuickTime Player, or else have an MP3 player such as an ipod.it is highly recommended that students have a highspeed Internet connection to allow for downloading the large audio files used in this course. Required Text: Latin Grammar: For the Reading of the Missal and the Breviary, Scanlon, Cora Carroll, and Charles L. Scanlon. Originally published by B. Herder Book Co., 1944. Reprinted Rockford, Ill.: TAN Books and Publishers, Inc., 1976. ISBN- 10: 0-89555-002-4. Optional Texts: (one of the following dictornaries is recommended) A Dictionary of the Psalter: Containing the Vocabulary of the Psalms, Hymns, Canticles, and Miscellaneous Prayers of the Breviary Psalter, Britt, Matthew, originally published by Benziger Bros., 1928. Available in various reprints 501 Latin Verbs: Fully Conjugated in all the Tenses in a New Easy-to-Learn Format Alphabetically Arranged, Prior, Richard E. and Joseph Wohlberg, Hauppauge, N.Y.: Barron's Educational Series, 2008. # ISBN-10: 0764137425 # ISBN- 13: 978-0764137426 Cassell's Latin Dictionary: Latin-English, English-Latin, Simpson, Donald Penistan, London: Cassell; New York: Macmillan, 1977. ISBN-10: 0025225707 Dictionary of Ecclesiastical Latin: with an Appendix of Latin Expressions Defined and Clarified. Stelten, Leo. Peabody, Mass.: Hendrickson, 1995. ISBN-10: 1565631315. 210-0000 Online Thesis Direction A research project of approximately thirty pages to be focused on the concentration and to be submitted after all course work is completed. Students must consult their program advisor to select a topic and will then have six months to finish. Papers that go beyond that period will require re-enrollment and additional fees Tuition for this course is $350 211-0901 Paper General Catechetics: Methods and Materials At the masters level, this course offers a more extensive study of the principles of catechetics as developed in the Catechism of the Catholic Church and significant encyclicals related to catechetical activity. The student is provided with practical opportunities for reviewing materials and programs presently used in the work of catechetics. This enables students to become acquainted with methodologies that utilize the analysis of media, the rites of the sacraments, and your own parish catechetical and social concern activities. Through this course, the student should be equipped with information and skills to develop and direct a catechetical program. Required Text:s: The First Catechetical Instruction, St. Augustine The Mystery We Proclaim, 2nd ed., Catechesis for the Third Millennium, Monsignor Francis D. Kelly On Evangelization in the Modern World (Evangelii Nuntiandi), Paul VI Our Hearts Were Burning Within Us, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Dies Domini (The Day of the Lord), John Paul II Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, II Vatican Council General Directory for Catechesis, Congregation for the Clergy National Directory for Catechesis, USCCB Catechesis in Our Time (Catechesi Tradendae), John Paul II Anthology of Readings Online seminars may be taken for graduate credit and earn one graduate credit. Please visit the course description section in this catalog or visit www. cdu. edu for a schedule of seminars. Undergraduate Courses 101-0203 Paper Historical Development of Marriage in the Church This course is a comprehensive presentation of marriage as a natural institution including the history of marriage in the Church and the development of marriage theology through Vatican II and Pope John Paul II. Lessons on marriage in Canon law, wedding liturgies, and the vocation of marriage and family are included. What God Has Joined, Fr. Peter J. Elliott Theology of Christian Marriage, Walter Kasper On Christian Marriage (Casti connubi), Pius XI The Church in the Modern World (Gaudium et spes),vatican II Of Human Life, Humanae vitae, Paul VI The Role of Christian Family in Modern World (Familiaris consortio), John Paul II Anthology of selected readings 101-0401 Paper Introduction to Sacred Scripture This course offers a comprehensive preparation in essential scriptural concepts for biblical studies and for use in catechesis: inspiration, inerrancy, and canonicity. Course lessons trace the origin of the Bible and the transmission of the text, explain the different versions of the texts, explore the major Church documents on Scripture, introduce the science of hermeneutics and its various disciplines, describe scientific contributions, and analyze the effect of your presuppositions on interpretation. Readings from Scripture are used as illustrations. On the Study of the Sacred Scripture (Providentissimus deus), Leo XIII Promotion of Biblical Studies (Divino afflante spiritu), Pius XII On Divine Revelation (Dei Verbum), Vatican II Biblical Exegesis and Church Doctrine, Fr. Raymond E. Brown Recent Discoveries of the Biblical World, Fr. Raymond E. Brown The Critical Meaning of the Bible, Fr. Raymond E. Brown Anthology of selected readings 101-0502 Paper Early and Medieval Church History This course is an introduction to the Church's history from apostolic times to the fourteenth century focusing on the Undergraduate Courses

68 Undergraduate Course Descriptions Undergraduate Course Descriptions 69 Undergraduate Courses time of the apostles and the Church Fathers, development of the papacy, early persecutions, first councils, monasticism and the cult of the saints, the Dark Ages, Byzantium and the Separation of the Christian churches, the Crusades and the Middle Ages. How to Read Church History, Vol. 1, Jean Comby 101-0601 Paper Vocation and Mission of the Laity This course explores the nature of the Church and how the lay members of the faithful share in the priestly, prophetic and kingly mission of Christ. The rights, duties and spirituality of the laity are examined in the light of the mission of the Church as a whole, and in the light of individual and group apostolates in the world today. On the Front Lines, Fr. Jordan Aumann, O.P. Vatican Council II, Volume 2, Fr. Austin Flannery, O.P. The Lay Members of Christ's Faithful People (Christifideles Laici), John Paul II Catechism of the Catholic Church (2nd edition), Libreria Editrice Vaticana Anthology of selected readings 101-0901 Paper General Catechetics: Methods and Materials This course provides fundamental, broad-based principles and methods with suggested applications for the teaching of catechetics. Each lesson draws upon Scripture for reflection and provides real life examples of the lesson's theme in action. Themes include: the catechetical ministry, principles of human and moral development, sacramental preparation, guidelines for preserving authentic content while adapting the presentation, incorporation of liturgy and prayer, components of lesson planning and effective class management, and the significance of catechetics for acting upon the social teachings of the Church. General Directory for Catechesis, United States Catholic Conference of Catholic Bishops National Directory for Catechesis, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops On Catechesis in Our Time (Catechesi tradendae), John Paul II An anthology of selected readings, worksheets and practical suggestions for teaching the Catholic Faith 106-0101 Online God, Man, and the Universe An introduction to doctrinal theology, this course examines the fundamental teachings of the Catholic Church as contained in the first article of the Apostles' Creed God the Creator, original sin, and the fall of man. Lessons include an introduction to Revelation, the relationship between Scripture and Tradition, the development of doctrine, the Trinity, divine providence, the angels, Satan, forms of atheism, the origin and fall of man, and the dignity of the human person. The Catholic Catechism, Fr. John A. Hardon, S.J. The Teaching of Christ, 5th Edition, 2004, Bishop Donald W. Wuerl, Ronald Lawler, OFMCap, Thomas Comerford Lawler Some False Opinions Which Threaten (Humani Generis), Pius XII Online anthology of selected readings Also available in paper format 101-0101 106-0105 Online Introduction to St. Thomas Aquinas This course is a basic introduction to the thought of Saint Thomas Aquinas. By looking at the backgrounds of some of the concepts that he uses along with selected articles from the Summa Theologica, his most well-known work, the student will be able to glimpse how Aquinas developed his thought. The course includes biographical material as well as historical material that will help make the period more comprehensible. The lion s share of the course, however, will be spent studying articles from the Summa on God, Man, Jesus Christ, and the Sacraments. In each case, we will look at St. Thomas' way of thinking through a problem in a logical way. The object of the exercise is to watch a good theologian at work and to thereby learn something about the theological method. Please note: Because this course uses audio and flash technology, it is highly recommended that students have a high-speed internet connection and a flash player such as Adobe Flash or the Safari flash plug-in (MAC). Most will find that they already have flash. Otherwise, it is freely available on the web at http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/. Download assistance is available. lternatively, a written transcription of each lesson is provided online in the courseroom. Required Text: Aquinas s Summa, Jean-Pierre Torrell O.P., Washington DC: CUA Press, 2005, ISBN 13:978-0-8132-1398-9 Knowing the Love of Christ, Michael Dauphinais & Matthew Levering,Notre Dame IN: University of Notre Dame Press, 2002, ISBN 0-268-03302-1 Summa Theologica There are two excellent versions on the web: (1) http://newadvent.org/summa/ (2) http://www.ccel.org/ccel/aquinas/summa.html 106-0203 Online Sacraments: Masterworks of God The Church has been entrusted with the saving action of the passion, death, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus Christ. In the liturgy the Church proclaims and makes present the Paschal Mystery, and through the sacraments, communicates its life-giving power and saving grace for the salvation, holiness, and transformation of the community of faith. This course begins with the Paschal Mystery and the Church s liturgy as the broad context of the study of the sacraments. The work of the Holy Trinity in the liturgy is examined, and the doctrinal foundation of the Church s understanding of the sacraments is presented. Because the sacraments communicate their power through visible signs and are encountered through their celebration, the course will examine the meaning of ritual in the sacramental encounter and the importance of fully conscious, and active participation in the Church s liturgy. Each sacrament will be examined from the perspective of its liturgical rites; that is, proceeding from the visible ritual sign to the invisible mystery of faith (mystagogy and Lex orandi, Lex credendi). The nature and doctrinal elements of each sacrament as well as its relationship to the Holy Eucharist will be emphasized. The course will conclude with a discussion of other sacramentals and the importance of the sacramental life in relation to the call to holiness. Please note: Because this course uses audio and flash technology, it is highly recommended that students have a high-speed internet connection and a flash player such as Adobe Flash or the Safari flash plug-in (MAC). A written transcription of each lesson is provided online in the courseroom. Catechism of the Catholic Church The Rites of the Catholic Church Volume One Study Edition. Collegeville, MN: The Liturgical Press, 1990. God is Near Us: The Eucharist, The Heart of Life, Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger, San Francisco: Ignatius Press, 2003. Sacred Mysteries: Sacramental Principles and Liturgical Practice,Dennis C.Smolarski, S.J., Paulist Press, 1995. 106-0304 Online Catholic Fundamental Moral Theology, Part A This course is an introduction to the foundations of Catholic morality in the creating, redeeming and sanctifying activity of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Course lessons explore how Catholic morality is our graced response to God as members of the Body and Bride of Christ, the Church. It emphasizes the intimate link between spirituality and morality. On the Christian Meaning of Human Suffering, John Paul II Mother of the Redeemer (Redemptoris Mater), John Paul II Letter to Families From Pope John Paul II, John Paul II Splendor of Truth (Veritatis Splendor), John Paul II Pocket Catholic Dictionary, Fr. John A. Hardon, S.J. Anthology of Selected Readings Also available in paper format 101-0304 116-0305 Online Catholic Fundamental Moral Theology, Part B Building on the study of the foundations of Catholic morality in Part A, this course explores the three components of Catholic morality: motives (the cardinal and theological virtues), actions (the various dimensions of the human act that call for moral responsibility), and norms (the eternal, natural, civil and divine laws). The course's climax includes a synthesis of the three components in the Church's teaching about the formation and operation of conscience and a look at the challenge of being Catholic in the third millennium. Of Human Life (Humanae Vitae), Paul VI The Holy Spirit in Life of Church & World (Dominum et Vivificantem), John Paul II Declarations on Euthanasia, Sacred Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith (SCDF) The Gospel of Life (Evangelium Vitae), Pope John Paul II Anthology of selected readings Also available in paper format 101-0305 106-0308 Online Ethics and Morality This undergraduate course introduces students to the morality and virtue-based Christian Ethics. Through an exploration of the virtues as expressed by the Catholic Church in the Catechism and the writings of St. Thomas Aquinas, students will examine moral actions and the virtuous life. This course will help students to understand happiness as the goal of every person and how moral and virtuous actions lead to true happiness. Introducing Moral Theology: True Happiness and the Virtues William C. Mattison III, Brazos Press: Grand Rapids, MI, 2008). ISBN: 978-1-58743-223-1 Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC). Please refer to The Vatican on-line version, which can be found at: http://www.vatican.va/archive/eng0015/_index.htm Summa Theologiae of St. Thomas Aquinas. Please refer to the following online versions: http://newadvent.org/summa/ http://www.ccel.org/ccel/aquinas/summa.html. 106-0404 Online Survey of the Old Testament This survey course will familiarizes the student with the basic structure and contents of the Old Testament, studying its Undergraduate Courses

70 Undergraduate Course Descriptions Undergraduate Course Descriptions 71 Undergraduate Courses basic divisions, major characters, themes, and its principal events. This course provides the student with a way to understand the meaning and purpose of the Old Testament, providing a framework which will help the student bring order to the many events in the Old Testament, as well as appreciate the purpose and meaning of these events and their overall design. As the first Word of God to His people, the Old Testament lays the foundation for the Christian faith. It is in this Hebrew narrative that such concepts as covenant, messiah, salvation history, and creation are first encountered and explained. By going through this course, the student will become familiar with the basic plan of salvation history. Required Text: The Holy Bible 106-0406 Online Survey of the New Testament The New Testament is the record of the definitive historical intervention of God in human history and the subsequent continuation of this incarnation by means of the Church. This course is a detailed analysis of the content and the theological meaning of the primary texts of the Church i.e., the New Testament. This course has four major emphases. The first area of study examines the historical record of Jesus life through the three Synoptic Gospels, supplemented by the theological analysis provided by the Gospel of John. The second area studies the life of the early Church (Acts of the Apostles), examines the structures and self-understanding of the early Church as well as its fundamental grasp of the nature and work of Christ. The third area of study examines the epistles, especially their contribution to the development of Christology, soteriology, and ecclesiology. The final area looks at the apocalyptic book, Revelation, and its meaning for the Church. Through this course, the student will become familiar with the texts and theology of the New Testament, basic interpretations of key Biblical ideas, and their interrelationship. Required Text: The Holy Bible 106-0503 Online Church History: From the Early Christians to the Middle Ages Church History: From the Early Christians to the Middle Ages is the first of two undergraduate survey courses covering the whole of Catholic History. This first course examines the central themes and events in the life of the Church from the days of the Apostles to the end of the Middle Ages. Students will study the great events of the Church s past, the development of Christian thought and belief, and the immense contributions of popes, saints, theologians, and common Christians to the progress of the Faith through the ages. Those who complete this course should be able to describe the key issues and topics related to the development of the Christian Church from the time of Christ to the end of the Middle Ages; explain the patterns of Church life from Pentecost to the start of the Renaissance and have a familiarity with the most important leaders, events, and writings; and build on the course foundation to delve deeper into Church history and to pursue other courses and seminars on specific topics related to the broader tapestry of Early and Medieval Christianity. Required Text: The Holy Bible The Catholic Church Through the Ages, John Vidmar, O.P., (Paulist Press, 2005). Selected Anthology Readings, to be provided 106-0603 Online The Four Constitutions of Vatican II The second Vatican Council (1963-1965) was the major event in the Church in the twentieth century. It is also perhaps the most misunderstood event as well. This course examines the four constitutions (the highest ranking documents issued by a council): two on the Church, one on divine Revelation, and one on the Sacred Liturgy. The two constitutions on the Church deal with the way the Church works (People of God, Hierarchy, Laity, Religious and so on) and then the way in which the Church carries the mission of Christ to the world. The Constitution on Divine Revelation considers the way God reveals himself to us through the Sacred Scriptures and the Tradition of the Church. A person s faith is the response to God s revelation; so this is an important constitution. By the end of this part of the course, students should be able to explain the role of Scripture and the role of Sacred Tradition, and see how these impact each person. The Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy explains what the Church s liturgy is and how a person participates in it. Upon completion of this part of the course students should be able to describe the different elements of authentic participation in the Church s worship of God. Please note: Because this course uses audio and flash technology, it is highly recommended that students have a high-speed internet connection and a flash player such as Adobe Flash or the Safari flash plug-in (MAC). Most will find that they already have flash. Otherwise, it is freely available on the web at http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/. Download assistance is available. A written transcription of each lesson is provided in the course room. Vatican II: Renewal Within Tradition, edited by Matthew L. Lamb and Matthew Levering, Oxford University Press (2008). Dogmatic Constitution on the Church (Lumen gentium) Dogmatic Constitution on Divine Revelation (Dei verbum) Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy (Sacrosanctum concilium) Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern World (Gaudium et spes) 106-0701 Online Survey of Catholic Spirituality This course provides an introduction to the origin and development of Christian asceticism, identifying the early and subsequent spiritual schools and their leaders. Lessons trace the emergence of western monasticism with emphasis on Augustine and Benedict, and continue with the development of spirituality through the subsequent centuries to modern times. Christian Spirituality in the Catholic Tradition, Fr. Jordan Aumann, O.P. Anthology of selected readings 106-1101 Online Catholic Apologetics Apologetics seeks to give the reasons for what we believe as Catholic Christians. This course examines the foundations for belief, the authoritative sources for belief, and the modern problems associated with belief. Consideration is also given to how apologetics is related to faith, theology, catechesis, liturgy, and the Church's mission. A few of the most important apologies are noted and treated briefly. Note: This is not an apologetic methods course, but rather a study of apologetics. Vatican Council II, Volume 1, Fr. Austin Flannery, O.P. Handbook of Christian Apologetics, Peter Kreeft and Ronald K. Tacelli On Evangelization in the Modern World (Evangelii nuntizndi), Paul VI On Catechesis in our Time (Catechesis tradendae), John Paul II To Teach as Jesus Did, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Anthology of selected readings 106-1702 Online Undergraduate Academic Skills 1 undergraduate credits This course is designed to help bachelor s degree students succeed in their college coursework. By the end of this course, students will be able to meet attainable goals in four areas: grammar, composition, information organization, and time and task management. Students post one short assignment per month, ten months a year for three years for a total of thirty lessons. Students enroll in the course at the beginning of their academic programs and pay tuition for 3 credits. After that, students maintain enrollment in this course by paying the annual technology fee. The atmosphere in the Academic Skills courseroom is designed to be helpful and welcoming, and to provide each student with a motivational support system. Assignments are evaluated on a pass/fail basis. Required Text: none 106-1703 Online Academic and Research Skills for Associates 1 undergraduate credits This course sustains students in their college work by giving them a comprehensive skills platform for academic success. In addition to providing writing opportunities to students who are beginning their college studies, the course s study skills aid in memorization, organization, time management, and goal setting. This writing program does not replace a course in grammar; students should register for a separate course in basic English usage. Students who complete this course should be able to produce college-level research papers, organize information for course exams and balance the competing time commitments of school, family, work, and community. Required Text: Turabian, Kate L. A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations - the Chicago Style Guide for Students and Researchers (Chicago: University of Chicago Press, most recent edition) ISBN-13:9780-226-82337-9 and ISBN-10:0-226-823337-7. 116-1801 Online Latin I (revised) Each lesson in this course in Latin consists of a lecture (comprised of both a written and an audio component), vocabulary, and assigned exercises from the textbook. Besides these requirements, the student is expected to memorize each paradigm as it is encountered. As new concepts are encountered, the lecture will provide detail not given in the textbook, as well as each concept s application to both English and Latin. The vocabulary is drawn from traditional liturgical books; i.e., Undergraduate Courses

72 Undergraduate Course Descriptions Undergraduate Course Descriptions 73 Undergraduate Courses the Missale Romanum and the Breviarium Romanum. Rather than primarily preparing the student to read Julius Caesar s Gallic Wars, as the traditional Latin curriculum dictates, the course instead is geared toward reading knowledge of the Vulgate Bible, the Missal, and the Breviary. Though the vocabulary acquired is derived largely from the preconciliar liturgical books, it will be equally applicable to both the Extraordinary and Ordinary Forms of the Roman Rite, as well as the other historical uses of the Latin Rite. The grammatical instruction acquired in the course provides the foundation upon which further study of Latin, be it classical or ecclesiastical, liturgical or canonical, can build. At completion of the course, the student will have studied: - All five declensions of nouns. - The great majority of verb forms. - The agreement of the noun with the adjective. - The agreement of the verb with the subject. - The personal, reflexive, demonstrative and intensive pronouns. -Participles, gerundives and gerunds. - The more common irregular verbs. - The basic uses of the subjunctive. Please note: To play the audio files all students must have media player software such as RealPlayer, Windows Media Player, or QuickTime Player, or else have an MP3 player such as an ipod.it is highly recommended that students have a high-speed Internet connection to allow for downloading the large audio files used in this course. Required Text: Latin Grammar: For the Reading of the Missal and the Breviary.Scanlon, Cora Carroll, and Charles L. Scanlon. Originally published by B. Herder Book Co., 1944. Reprinted Rockford, Ill.: TAN Books and Publishers, Inc., 1976. ISBN-10: 0-89555-002-4. Optional Texts:(one of the following dictonaries is recommended) A Dictionary of the Psalter: Containing the Vocabulary of the Psalms, Hymns, Canticles, and Miscellaneous Prayers of the Breviary Psalter, Britt, Matthew, originally published by Benziger Bros., 1928. Available in various reprints 501 Latin Verbs: Fully Conjugated in all the Tenses in a New Easy-to-Learn Format Alphabetically Arranged, Prior, Richard E. and Joseph Wohlberg, Hauppauge, N.Y.: Barron's Educational Series, 2008. # ISBN-10: 0764137425 # ISBN-13: 978-0764137426 Cassell's Latin Dictionary: Latin-English, English-Latin, Simpson, Donald Penistan, London: Cassell; New York: Macmillan, 1977. ISBN-10: 0025225707 Dictionary of Ecclesiastical Latin: with an Appendix of Latin Expressions Defined and Clarified. Stelten, Leo. Peabody, Mass.: Hendrickson, 1995. ISBN-10: 1565631315. 106-1802 Online Latin II This course builds on the grammar and vocabulary already studied in Latin I, and demonstrates the essential importance of drill, memorization, and appreciation of the benefits of a highly inflected language. Students read brief selections of prayers, psalms, Christian authors, and liturgical texts while honing their skills in the ancient language of the Roman Catholic Church. Students who complete this course should be able to translate and use demonstrative, personal, relative, and intensive pronouns and adjectives; understand and form the infinitive mood and the participle; form adverbs, compare adjectives and adverbs, use the irregular verbs possum, volo, nalo, malo, eo; understand and use deponent verbs and indirect statement; identify and use cardinal and ordinal numerals; use a more extensive vocabulary, and apply the grammatical concepts studied to ecclesiastical and liturgical Latin. New First Steps in Latin, Lee Pearcy, Mary Allen, Thomas Kent, Michael Klaassen, Mary Van Dyke Konopka, Alexander Pearson 106-1803 Online Biblical Greek I This course is an introduction- to the Greek language as it appears in the texts of both the Old and New Testaments. While emphasis is on the basic morphology of nouns, verbs, and most frequently used words in Biblical Greek, the students will also learn all the basic pronouns and prepositions, the three noun declensions, all the tenses in which finite Greek verbs appear, many of the basic rules of Greek syntax, and, finally, the commonly used Greek participle. Following the traditional deductive model of learning an ancient language, the focus is on learning paradigms and principal parts of Greek verbs, gaining fluency in reading Biblical texts, as well as hearing, pronouncing, and reciting the Greek words using audio files. Students will also experience an inductive feel for how the language works in practice by working through translation and grammar exercises drawn from both Old and New Testaments of the Greek Bible. The course assumes no previous knowledge of Greek. The first lesson begins with the alphabet. The course only assumes ability to read English. Please note: All students are required to download and install Greek fonts to allow for full participation in typing the Greek language in the online course room. Instructions will be provided (the downloaded file is "zipped" and will require unpacking with a compression utility such as WinZip or 7-Zip). In addition, to play the audio files all students must have media player software such as RealPlayer, Windows Media Player, or QuickTime Player, or else have an MP3 player such as an ipod. It is highly recommended that students have a high-speed Internet connection to allow for downloading the large audio files used in this course. The Complete Vocabulary Guide to the Greek New Testament, Warren C. Trenchard, Zondervan; Revised edition (November 1, 1998) A Primer of Biblical Greek, N. Clayton Croy, 1999 106-1804 Online Biblical Greek II This course builds upon the foundation of Biblical Greek I. Students receive reinforcement of basic Greek grammar and morphology learned in the first course. The practice of hearing and reciting paradigms and principal parts is continued throughout this course. students become proficient in both grammar and vocabulary. In grammar, they work with the widely-used participles, infinitives, verbs in subjective mood, and imperatives, as well as mastering the conjugations and principal parts of the most common irregular verbs. In vocabulary, students learn all the words that occur more than twenty times in the New Testament, as well as words which occur often in the Gospels. Students read block selections from the Gospels and are taught to analyze the basics of the New Testament critical apparatus to form their own educated judgments concerning its textual problems. Students who successfully complete this course will have the ability to read (with the aid of a dictionary) the four Gospels of the New Testament and any narrative section of the Septuagint. With practice, students will eventually be able to graduate to more discursive texts of the Bible, such as the Pauline epistles; and poetic texts, such as the psalms and the prophets. Please note: All students are required to download and install Greek fonts to allow for full participation in typing the Greek language in the online course room. Instructions will be provided (the downloaded file is "zipped" and will require unpacking with a compression utility such as WinZip or 7-Zip). In addition, to play the audio files all students must have media player software such as RealPlayer, Windows Media Player, or QuickTime Player, or else have an MP3 player such as an ipod. It is highly recommended that students have a high-speed Internet connection to allow for downloading the large audio files used in this course. The Complete Vocabulary Guide to the Greek New Testament, Warren C. Trenchard, Zondervan; Revised edition (November 1, 1998) A Primer of Biblical Greek, N. Clayton Croy, 1999 106-2501 Online Basic English Grammar & Composition I This course is part one of a two part series. Students who complete this course will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the basic elements of English grammar and apply its principles to the writing of sentences and paragraphs for college level study. Required Text: A Manual for Writers, current ed. Kate L. Turabian, University of Chicago Press 106-2701 Online Western Civilization, Part I Western Civilization I is the first of two undergraduate survey courses covering the whole of Western history. This first course examines the central themes in the development of Western Civilization, from the rise of the major cultures in the Near East to the Crusades and the flowering of medieval life and culture. Students will study the great civilizations of Mesopotamia, Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece and Rome, the conversion of the Roman Empire, and the emergence of Christendom during the Middle Ages. Required Text: How the Catholic Church Built Western Civilization, Thomas Woods Recommended Text: The Making of Europe: An Introduction to the History of European Unity, Christopher Dawson 116-0102 Online Jesus Christ: God, Man, and Savior This course examines the fundamental teachings of the Catholic Church as contained in the second article of the Apostles' Creed Jesus Christ. Students who complete this study of Christ should be able to readily describe the scriptural foundations for Church teaching on Christ, be able to explain the doctrinal and historical developments on the natures and person of Jesus Christ, trace Mary s role in salvation history, and identify the grace of the Holy Spirit as an application of Christ s redemptive work. The course culminates in offering students insights on how to apply the reflections of this course to their own individual spiritual lives. Please note: This Course has a prerequisite course. Students are to have completed God, Man, and the Universe Catechism of the Catholic Church (2nd edition), Libreria Editrice Vaticana The Teaching of Christ, Bishop Donald W. Wuerl, Fr. Ronald Lawler, O.F.M. Cap., Thomas Comerford Lawler The Father's Son, Fr. James T. O'Connor Redeemer of Man (Redemptor Hominis), John Paul II Also available in paper format 111-0102 116-0104 Online Madonna: Mary in the Catholic Tradition This course studies Mary as the Madonna that our teaching Church assures us is a faithful likeness of what has been handed down by the Tradition from the biblical portraits of Mary, through the patristic madonnas of the Fathers of the Church, and of the great medieval theologians - especially of Marian doctrine and devotion. Madonna: Mary in the Catholic Tradition, Fr. Frederick M. Jelly, O.P. Undergraduate Courses

74 Noncredit Course Descriptions Noncredit Course Descriptions 75 Noncredit Courses Dogmatic Constitution on the Church, (Lumen gentium), Vatican II Devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary,(Marialis cultus), Paul VI Mother of the Redeemer,Redemptoris mater, John Paul II Behold Your Mother, National Conference of Catholic Bishops Guardian of The Redeemer,(Redemptoris custos), John Paul II Anthology of selected readings Also available in paper format 101-0104 116-0800 Online Fundamentals of Catholic Doctrine Fundamentals of Catholic Doctrine presents an organic synthesis of the essential content of Catholic doctrine as presented in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. The structure of the course is built on the four pillars of faith: Part One, the Profession of Faith; Part Two, the Celebration of the Christian Mystery; Part Three, Life in Christ; and Part Four, Christian Prayer. Students who complete this course should be able to present Catholic teaching using accurate language and appropriate documentation. Students should also be so familiar with the Catechism and its significance for catechesis and spirituality that they are able to integrate it into every aspect of their lives, whether it be their prayer life, their relationships, their parish service, or their professional careers. The Catechism of the Catholic Church, 2nd ed., 1997 Compendium: Catechism of the Catholic Church, USCCB, 2006 Some Aspects of Christian Meditation, Sacred Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith (Use following link because it is no longer available in booklet form. http://www.ewtn.com/library/curia/cdfmed.htm Online seminars may be taken for undergraduate credit and earn one undergraduate credit. Please visit the course description section in this catalog or visit www.cdu.edu for a schedule of seminars. Noncredit Courses 301-0401 Paper Introduction to the Bible: Part I 25 clock hours/2.5 continuing education units Part 1 is a study of the concepts of inspiration, inerrancy, the development of the official list of the books of the Bible, and the various versions of the Bible. It also examines briefly the major pronouncements of the Church regarding the Bible and begins to study interpretation. The Holy Bible. Catechism of the Catholic Church,1997 Edition. 301-0402 Paper Introduction to the Bible: Part II 30 clock hours/3.0 continuing education units Part II is devoted to the study of Bible interpretation. It covers the various types of criticism and analyses, which are used to interpret biblical texts and will summarize the various schools of exegesis. 301-0403 Paper Wisdom: A Journey with God to God 35 clock hours/3.5 continuing education units This course provides a brief overview of the seven books which comprise the Wisdom Literature in the Old Testament. A lesson on each book provides an explanation of the text and describes how this ancient literature can be applied to your daily life experience. Required Text: The Holy Bible. 301-0901 Paper Catechetical Foundations: Part I 35 clock hours/3.5 continuing education units Part I of a four-part series concentrates on the vocation of the catechist and the attention to the developmental level of those who are being catechized for an effective teaching of the Faith. Students who complete this course should be able to define the role of catechesis in the work of evangelization, identify the characteristics and formation of a catechist, explore effective teaching principles related to the various stages in human development, review catechetical resources, and analyze the reflection needed for teaching the Faith. Catechism of the Catholic Church, Libreria Editrice Vaticana General Directory for Catechesis, Congregation for the Clergy Catechesi Tradendae (On Catechesis in Our Time), Pope John Paul II 301-0902 Paper Catechetical Foundations: Part II 35 clock hours/3.5 continuing education units Part II of this catechetics series addresses the stages of moral development and the Christian vocation to put Faith into action. Students who complete these lessons should be able to adapt a catechesis that follows the principles of moral development; apply the various models and methods for teaching moral development; and integrate a catechesis of the Church s social teachings with appropriate social action Catechism of the Catholic Church, Libreria Editrice Vaticana General Directory for Catechesis, Congregation for the Clergy Catechesi Tradendae (On Catechesis in Our Time), Pope John Paul II 301-0903 Paper Catechetical Foundations: Part III 35 clock hours/3.5 continuing education units Part III of this four-part series focuses on teaching prayer, the sacraments, and liturgy. Students who complete this course should be able to clarify the fundamentals for the first reception of the sacraments of Penance, Eucharist, and Confirmation as well as for a life-long devotion. They should be able to prepare groups for liturgical celebrations, and teach prayers appropriate for each level of catechetical formation. Catechism of the Catholic Church, Libreria Editrice Vaticana General Directory for Catechesis, Congregation for the Clergy Catechesi Tradendae (On Catechesis in Our Time), Pope John Paul II 301-0904 Paper Catechetical Foundations: Part IV 35 clock hours/3.5 continuing education units Part IV examines some fundamental catechetical skills necessary to evangelize effectively. Students who complete this course should be able to describe the guidelines for adapting the Christian message to different learning styles, ethnic backgrounds, etc. They should also be able to explain the fundamentals for preparing and giving effective catechetical presentations, including the basic principles of classroom management and discipline. Catechism of the Catholic Church, Libreria Editrice Vaticana General Directory for Catechesis, Congregation for the Clergy Catechesi Tradendae (On Catechesis in Our Time), Pope John Paul II 303-0501 Paper Great Moments in Church History (EWTN) 50 clock hours/5.0 continuing education units Based on the popular book Triumph: The Power and the Glory of the Catholic Church, this video-course explores the spectacular story of the Catholic Church from the early Church to the twilight years of Pope John Paul II. In this video-based course, Fr. C. John McCloskey interviews Triumph's author, H.W. Crocker, about the history of the Catholic Church and how the Church has shaped world history over the past 2000 years as no other institution has. These two master communicators bring history alive with verve, humor and insight. Lessons are presented in 13 video interviews. Triumph: The Power and the Glory of the Catholic Church, H. W. Crocker, III Recorded DVD series broadcast on EWTN or request DVD set from CDU 303-0805 Paper The Catholic Moral Challenge for the New Millennium: Part I (EWTN) 15 clock hours/1.5 continuing education units This is the first of a two-part series based on Part Three of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, "Life in Christ." It provides a general overview of the principles of morality as taught by the Catholic Church. It consists of five lessons and four audio/cd lectures that cover: the meaning of moral acts; the difference between good and evil; and the formation of conscience. Required text: Audio tapes/cds 303-0806 Paper The Catholic Moral Challenge for the New Millennium: Part II - The Ten Commandments (EWTN) 20 clock hours/2.0 continuing education units This is the second of the two-part series based on Part Three of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, "Life in Christ." It builds on the principles taught in the first course by applying these precepts specifically to the Ten Commandments. It consists of ten lessons and nine video lectures, which explain the meaning of the commandments and describe the virtues needed to respond to God's call to live in Christ. Required text: Audio tapes/cds $20 additional 306-0601 Online Individual Mary: Mother of the Redeemer, Mother of the Church 10 clock hours/1.0 continuing education units Using Chapter Eight of Lumen Gentium and John Paul II s encyclical: Mary Mother of the Redeemer, students who successfully complete this course should be able to explain the movement of the Church s teachings about Mary from privilegecentered to sharing-oriented, interpret and describe the concept Noncredit Courses

76 Noncredit Course Descriptions Noncredit Course Descriptions 77 Noncredit Courses of Mary s role as model and archetype of the Church, and, apply criteria described in these documents for an authentic devotion to Mary as Mother of our Savior and all the redeemed, and summarize the spiritual benefits of such a devotion. Dogmatic Constitution on the Church (Lumen Gentium) Mother of the Redeemer (Redemptoris Mater) 306-0800 Online Individual Introduction to the Catechism 20 clock hours/2.0 continuing education units This introductory course takes an interesting look at the catechetical apostolate (the work of teaching the Faith) and traces its development from the early Church to Vatican II. Students who complete this course should be able to explain the historical development of catechisms with particular emphasis on the Catechism of the Catholic Church, and identify the role of this Catechism for the work of evangelization. This course provides helpful background information for anyone involved with the RCIA and other faith formation ministries. On Catechesis in Our Time (Catechesi Tradendae), John Paul II. Catechism of the Catholic Church,1997 Edition. 306-0801 Online Individual The Profession of Faith 20 clock hours/2.0 continuing education units Students will explore the deeper meaning behind the words we say in the Nicene Creed (every Sunday) and in the Apostle s Creed (before each Rosary) and learn how and why these creeds, which represent the profession of faith of traditional Christianity were written. Students who complete the three lessons of this course should be able to explain the historical and dogmatic development of the creed, and to relate the heretical fads of the early Church with similar heresies still with us today. Required Text: Catechism of the Catholic Church,1997 Edition Recommended Text: The Faith Explained,, 3rd ed, Fr. Leo J. Trese, Princeton: Scepter Publishers, 2000 306-0802 Online Individual The Celebration of the Christian Mystery 30 clock hours/3.0 continuing education units Christ instituted, for our justification, the seven Sacraments, which were foreshadowed in the Old Testament. This course provides an overview of the Sacraments in light of their three categories: Sacraments of Initiation, Sacraments of Healing, and the Sacraments at the Service of Communion. Students who complete the three lessons of this course should be able to explain in detail the content of each Sacrament within the context of liturgy and Scripture, and to describe the emphasis that catechesis should place on teaching the communal dimension of the Sacraments. Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1997 Edition The Faith Explained, 3rd ed, Fr. Leo J. Trese, Princeton: Scepter Publishers, 2000 306-0803 Online Individual Life in Christ 30 clock hours/3.0 continuing education units Living a life in Christ entails the transformation of our intellect and will by the Holy Spirit so that we put on the mind of Christ and will what Christ wills. The course on pillar three of the Catechism is devoted to man s vocation of life in the Spirit and examines how to live the Christian life within the context of the call to holiness. Students who complete this course should be able to explain the sources of Christian morality and the moral responsibilities required by the Ten Commandments and the teachings of the Church. They will also be able to identify many important concepts that illuminate God s loving purpose behind the gift of His Commandments. Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1997 Edition The Faith Explained, 3rd ed, Fr. Leo J. Trese, Princeton: Scepter Publishers, 2000 praying so that it transforms their relationship with God. They will be able to relate prayer to living the Christian life; to explain the revelation of prayer in the Old and New Testaments; to trace the development of prayer in the Christian tradition; to identify ways of overcoming obstacles to prayer, and finally to summarize the main truths that are contained in the Our Father. Catechism of the Catholic Church,1997 Edition The Faith Explained,, 3rd ed, Fr. Leo J. Trese, Princeton: Scepter Publishers, 2000 306-0905 Online Individual Basic Catechetics for Discipleship, Part I 10 clock hours/1.0 continuing education units Basic Catechetics for Discipleship, Part I introduces students to the vocation of a catechist and the most pragmatic skills needed to develop a catechetical lesson or presentation. Students will briefly explore the history, tasks, and documents related to catechetics in order to appreciate the preparation required for a catechist. Students who successfully complete this course should be able to identify the preparation they need to be a catechist, describe the elements and underlying principles needed to create an effective and faithful catechetical lesson or presentation. Catechism of the Catholic Church, Libreria Editrice Vaticana http://www.vatican.va/archive/eng0015/_index.htm General Directory for Catechesis, Congregation for the Clergy http://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/congregations/cclergy/ documents/rc_con_ccatheduc_doc_17041998_directory-forcatechesis_en.html National Directory for Catechesis, United States Catholic Conference of Bishops(This is not available online) Online seminars may be taken as noncredit. Please see list in this catalog or visit www.cdu.edu for a schedule of seminars. CDU offers inspiring courses and programs to meet every educational need and level. Our courses are annotated to the Catechism of the Catholic Church and many recent magisterial documents. Noncredit Courses 306-0804 Online Individual Christian Prayer 20 clock hours/2.0 continuing education units This course invites students to make the objective realities of doctrine, worship, and life in Christ an integral part of the personal relationship we should all have with the living God. Students who complete these four inspiring lessons will be given new understandings to help them adapt their own way of

78 Master Course List Master Course List 79 Master Course List Graduate Courses 201-0104 Madonna: Mary in the Catholic Tradition 201-0203 The Historical Development of Marriage 201-0401 Sacred Scripture 204-1601 Practicum for Church Work Professionals 206-0105 Revelation & Faith: Fundamental Theology 206-0106 Introduction to Christianity 206-0204 Theology of the Sacraments 206-0306 Gospel of Life in Health and Medicine 206-0307 Fundamental Moral Theology 206-0402 Biblical Foundations 206-0403 Theology of Scripture 206-0410 Pentateuch 206-0420 History of Israel 206-0430 Isaiah and the Prophets 206-0440 The Book of Job 206-0451 The Gospel of St. John 206-0452 Synoptics 206-0460 Paul 206-0501 Church History, Part I 206-0502 Church History, Part II 206-0541 Catholic Martyrs of the Twentieth Century 206-0602 The Role of the Laity in the New Evangelization 206-0701 Survey of Catholic Spirituality 206-0800 The Basics of Catholicism: Faith, Life & Prayer 206-0902 Leadership for Catholic Adult Faith Formation 206-1001 Theology of the Church 206-1101 Catholic Apologetics 206-1201 Phenomenology: Truth of the World 206-1202 Special Topics in Christian Thought 206-1206 The Modern Crisis of Values and the Catholic Mind 206-1207 Philosophy for Theology 206-1401 Introduction to the Church s Social Teaching 206-1501 Introduction to Canon Law 206-1701 Graduate Academic Skills 216-1801 Latin I 206-1802 Latin II 206-1803 Biblical Greek I 206-1804 Biblical Greek II 206-2102 The Mind of John Paul II: Theology of the Body 206-2202 Catholic Imagination 206-2203 Modern Catholic Literature 206-2204 Art, Architecture, and Sacred Spaces 206-2205 Sacred Music 206-2206 Dante s Divine Comedy: Literature, Philosophy, & Theology 206-2208 Catholicism and Modern American Culture 206-2301 Introduction to Christology 206-2501 Principles of Ecclesial Service 206-2901 Introduction to the Church Fathers 210-0000 Thesis Direction 211-0901 General Catechetics: Methods and Materials Greek 617 Advanced Biblical Greek Language Lab Undergraduate Courses 101-0203 Historical Development of Marriage in the Church 101-0401 Introduction to Sacred Scripture 101-0502 Early and Medieval Church History 101-0601 Vocation and Mission of the Laity 101-0901 General Catechetics: Methods and Materials 106-0101 God, Man, and the Universe 106-0203 Sacraments: Masterworks of God 106-0304 Catholic Fundamental Moral Theology, Part A 106-0305 Catholic Fundamental Moral Theology, Part B 106-0404 Survey of the Old Testament 106-0406 Survey of the New Testament 106-0105 Introduction to St. Thomas Aquinas 106-0503 Church History: Early Christians to the Middle Ages 106-0603 The Four Constitutions of Vatican II 106-0701 Survey of Catholic Spirituality 106-1101 Catholic Apologetics 106-1701 Undergraduate Academic Skills 106-1703 Academic and Research Skills for the AA degree 106-1801 Latin I 106-1802 Latin II 106-1803 Biblical Greek I 106-1804 Biblical Greek II 106-2501 Basic English Grammar & Composition I 106-2701 Western Civilization, Part I 116-0102 Jesus Chris: God, Man, and Savior 116-0104 Madonna: Mary in the Catholic Tradition 116-0800 Fundamentals of Catholic Doctrine Greek 417 Advanced Biblical Greek Language Lab Noncredit Courses 301-0401 Introduction to the Bible, Part I 301-0402 Introduction to the Bible, Part II 301-0403 Wisdom: A Journey with God to God 301-0901 Catechetical Foundations: Part I 301-0902 Catechetical Foundations: Part II 301-0903 Catechetical Foundations: Part III 301-0904 Cathectical Foundations: Part IV 303-0501 Great Moments in Church History (EWTN) 303-0805 The Catholic Moral Challenge for the New Millennium: Part I (EWTN) 303-0806 The Catholic Moral Challenge for the New Millennium: Part II (EWTN 306-0522 Early American Catholic History, 1492-1808 306-0523 The Rise of American Catholcisim, 1808-1908 306-0524 Modern American Catholic History, 1908 - Present 306-0601 Mary: Mother of the Redeemer, Mother of the Church 306-0800 Introduction to the Catechism 306-0801 The Profession of Faith 306-0802 The Celebration of the Christian Mystery 306-0803 Life in Christ 306-0804 Christian Prayer 306-0905 Basic Catechetics for Discipleship, Part I Online Seminars 2012 Online Seminars 102-0525, 202-0525, 302-0525 Online The Inquisition Jan. 16 - Feb. 6 with Matthew Bunson Area of Study: Church History 102-0927, 202-0927, 302-0927 Online Forming Disciples for Community and Mission: Basic Tasks of Catechesis February 6-27 with Brian Pizzalato Area of Study: Catechetical 102-0302, 202-0302, 302-0302 Online Bioethics: The Catholic Approach Feb. 13 - Mar. 5 with William Sauders Area of Study: Theology, Morality, Social Sciences 102-0704, 202-0704, 302-0704 Online Classics in Spirituality: In Prayer and the Spiritual Life Feb. 20 - Mar. 12 with Fr. Bevil Bramwell Area of Study: Spirituality 102-1407, 202-1407, 302-1407 Online Threats to Religious Freedom in America Mar. 5-26 with Dr. Robert Royal Area of Study: Theology, Catholic Culture 102-0212, 202-0212, 302-0212 Online Eucharistic Devotions Mar.12 - Apr. 2 with Stephen Kass Area of Study: Spirituality, Theology 102-0441, 202-0441, 302-0441 Online Wisdom Books of the Old Testament Apr. 16 - May 7 with Robert Miller Area of Study: Sacred Scripture 102-0709, 202-0709, 302-0709 Online The Our Father: Gateway to Scripture April 23 - May 14 with Gregory Glazov, PhD Area of Study: Sacred Scripture 102-0511, 202-0511, 302-0511 Online The True Story of the Crusades May 7-28 with Matthew Bunson Area of Study: Church History 102-0604, 202-0604, 302-0604 Online The Way Catholics Use Scripture: Pope Benedict s Verbum Domini June 4-25 with Fr. Bevil Bramwell Area of Study: Theology, Christology Try an online seminar from CDU and like so many others, you will find answers, wisdom, and inspiration for your Faith. Our seminars offer a quality faith formation experience in your home, at your computer, on your schedule. Online Seminars

80 2012 Online Seminars Faculty 81 Online Seminars 102-0930, 202-0930, 302-0930 Online Catholic School: The Challenge, the Culture, the Charism June 18 - July 9 with Sr. Mary Brendon Zajac Area of Study: Catholic Identity, Catechetical 102-0460, 202-0460, 302-0460 Online Acts of the Apostles July 30 - August 20 with Fr. Thomas Lane Area of Study: Sacred Scripture 102-2602, 202-2602, 302-2602 Online Youth Evangelization and Apostolic Formation Aug. 6-27 with William Marcote Area of Study: Catechetical 102-0208 202-0208, 302-0208 Online Conscience Formation and Sacrament of Penance Sept. 10 - Oct. 1 with Fr. deladurantaye Area of Study: Catechetical 102-0408, 202-0408, 302-0408 Online Introduction to Scripture and the Gospel Message Oct. 1-22 with Peter Brown Area of Study: Sacred Scripture 102-1406, 202-1406, 302-1406 Online Crucial Issues in Social Teachings Oct. 15 - Nov. 5 with Robert Royal Area of Study: Theology, Morality, Social Sciences 102-0527, 202-0527, 302-0527 Online Pius XII: In Defense of Truth Oct. 29 - Nov. 19 with Matthew Bunson Area of Study: Church History 102-1303, 202-1303, 302-1303Online Liturgy of the Hours Nov. 12 - Dec. 3 Area of Study: Spirituality 102-0470, 202-0470, 302-0470 Online The Apocalypse: Probing the Book of Revelation Nov. 26 - Dec. 17 Area of Study: Sacred Scripture Online seminars are offered at the graduate, undergraduate, and noncredit levels. Course numbers beginning with 202 are graduate level; course numbers beginning with 102 are undergraduate level; course beginning with 302 are taken as noncredit. See www.cdu.edu for more on seminar requirements. Faculty Joseph C. Atkinson, STD B.A., King s College, Nova Scotia; B.Ed., Acadia University, Nova Scotia; B.Th., McGill University, Quebec; M.Div., Montreal Diocesan Theological College, Quebec; S.T.L., S.T.D., Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family, Washington, D.C. Christopher T. Baglow, PhD BA in Theology, Franciscan University, Steubenville, OH; MA in Theology, University of Dallas, Dallas, TX; PhD in Theology, Duquesne University, Pittsburg, PA Jason Boffetti, PhD PhD in Politics, Catholic University of America, Washington, DC David Bonagura, MA BA in Theology, St. Joseph's Seminars, New York, NY; MA in Education, Molloy College in Rockville Center, NY Fr. Bevil Bramwell, OMI., PhD U.Ed and B.Sc., University of Natal (South Africa); S.T.B. Gregorian University; S.T.L. Weston Jesuit School of Theology; Ph.D. Boston College, MA Peter Brown, PhD candidate B.A., Yale University; M.A. in Theology, Franciscan University in Steubenville; currently working on Ph.D. in Biblical Studies, The Catholic University of America, Washington, DC Matthew E. Bunson, DMin, PhD B.A. in History; M.A. in theology with specializations in Pastoral Theology and Church History; Ph.D. of Ministry, Graduate Theological Foundation, Notre Dame; currently working on Ph.D. in Church history Fr. Paul deladurantaye, STD Ph.D. in Sacred Theology, Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and the Family The Catholic University of America, Washington, DC; Ph.D. in theology from Boston College, MA Fr. Richard M. Guest, MDiv B.S. in biology, A.B. in theology, Loyola University, Chicago; M.A. (Hebrew Bible), Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN; M.Div., Mount St. Mary s Seminary, Emmitsburg, MD Raymond Hain, PhD BA in philosophy, Christendom College, VA; MA in philosophy, University of Notre Dame, IN PhD in philosophy, University of Notre Dame, IN Daniel Hauser, PhD B.A., Marquette University; M.A., Harvard Divinity School; Ph.D., Marquette University Joshua Hood, PhD candidate B.A in classics with concentration in Latin literature and minor in religious studies, University of Alabama; currently, a doctoral candidate at the Catholic University of America, Washington, DC Michael Hoonhout, PhD BA in Liberal Arts. St. John's Seminary College, Camarillo, CA; Masters-in-Course, Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA; PhD in Systematic Theology, Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA Stephen Kass, MA B.A. in geology, University of Rochester, NY; M.S. in nuclear engineering with a minor in materials science, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC; M.A. in systematic theology, Immaculate Conception Seminary and School of Theology at Seton Hall University, NJ Lawrence J. King, MA BS in Mathematics from St. Mary's College of California MS in Mathematics from University of Washington MA in Theology from the Dominican School of Philosophy & Theology Patrick Fagan, Ph.D. B.S. in sociology and social administration, Dip. Psych. in Working towards doctorate in Systematic Theology at Catholic University of America psychology, University College, Dublin; Ph.D., American University Fr. Thomas Lane, SSL, STD B.A. in ancient classics;, BA in theology, diploma in coun- Angela Franks, PhD B.A., University of Dallas, Dallas, TX; M.A.in philosophy from seling, National Seminary and Pontifical University, Ireland, St. Patrick s College, Kildare; license in Sacred Scripture,

82 Faculty Faculty 83 Pontifical Biblical Institute, Rome; Ph.D. degree in Theology, Pontifical Gregorian University. Damian Lenshek, MA B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Yale University, New Haven, CN; MA in Theology, Ave Maria University, Naples, FL; Ph.D. coursework in Historical Theology, Catholic University of America, Washington, DC Sister Mary Anne Linder, FSE, MTh B.A., Mundelein College, Chicago, IL; M.E.,Wayne State University, Detroit, MI; M.Th., John Paul II Institute, Washington, DC. William E. May, PhD B.A. and M.A. in philosophy, Catholic University of America, Washington D.C.; Ph.D., Marquette University, MI Daniel Meola, BA B.A. in theology with a minor in philosophy, Catholic University of America, Washington, DC; currently a graduate student at the John Paul II Institute for Marriage and Family in CDU s faculty and adminstration have the highest academic and professional expertise in their chosen field Washington, D.C. studying for his M.T.S. in Person, Marriage, and Family Robert Miller, SFO, PhD B.A. in biblical and Near Eastern studies, Kent State University; M.A in biblical and Near Eastern studies, University of Michigan; pi.d in biblical and Near Eastern studies, University of Michigan. MI Daniel Mulhall, MA B.A. in political science from Bellarmine University, Louisville, KY; M.A. in adult christian community development, Regis University, Denver, CO; M.A. in theology from Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C. Cyrus Olsen, III, DPhil B.A. in Comparative History of Ideas, University of Washington, Seattle, WA; M.Phil. in Systematic Theology, University of Oxford, England; D.Phil. in Systematic Theology, University of Oxcford, England Sr. Johanna Paruch, F.S.C.M., PhD B.A. in theology and elementary education, St. Louis CDU faculty and adminstration at the 2009 Academic Convocation Mass held as part of the university s Annual Gala celebration. University; M.A. and Pontifical Catechetical Diploma through the Angelicum, Rome, Ph.D. at Maryvale Institute, Birmingham, England Brian Pizzalato, PhD candidate. B.A. in Theology and Philosophy, Franciscan University, Steubenville, OH; M.A. in Theology & Christian Ministry, Franciscan University, Steubenville, OH; M.A. in Philosophy, Franciscan University, Steubenville, OH; M.A. in Biblical Studies, Augustine Institute, Denver, CO; Ph.D. candidate, Maryvale Institute, Birmingham, U.K. Donald Prudlo, PhD B.A. in history, Christendom College, Front Royal, VA.; M.A. in Systematic Theology, Notre Dame Graduate School of Christendom College, Alexandria, VA.; Ph.D. in Religious Studies, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA Robert Royal, PhD B.A. and M.A., Brown University, Providence, RI; Ph.D. in comparative literature, Catholic University of America, Washington, DC William Saunders, JD B.A., University of North Carolina, Wilmington, NC; M.A., Harvard Law School, Cambridge, MA; J.D., Harvard Law School, Cambridge, MA Sister Mary Margaret Ann Schlather, SND, B.A. in elementary education, Notre Dame College, South Euclid, Ohio; M.Ed. in elementary administration, Cleveland State University, Cleveland, Ohio; M.A. in religious education, Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas, Rome. Randall Smith, PhD BA, Cornell College, Mt. Vernon, Iowa; MA in Theology, University of Dallas, Dallas, TX; PhD in Theology, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN Marlom de la Torre, MA BA in Theology and a BS in Mental Health/Human Services, Franciscan University of Steubenville, Steubenville, Ohio; MA in Theology with a concentration in Catechetics, Franciscan University of Steubenville, Steubenville, Ohio; MA in Education Administration and Curriculum, Univerisity of St. Mary, Leavenworth, KS Kristen Towle, PhD BA in Catholic Studies and Spanish from the University of St. Thomas PhD from Ave Maria University Aaron Urbanczyk, PhD BA in English, Franciscan University of Steubenville, Steubenville, OH; MA in Philosophy, Franciscan University of Steubenville, Steubenville, OH; PhD in English, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL Jeremy Wilkins, PhD B.A. in religious studies; Washington University, St. Louis, MO; B.A. in sacred theology and a M.Div, Regis College at University of Toronto, Ontario; Ph.D. in systematic and historical theology, Boston College, MA; currently completing a Licentiate in sacred theology from St. Mary's Seminary and University, Baltimore, MD Jacob Wood, PhD candidate. M.A in Theology St. Mary's College, University of St. Andrews, St. Andrews, Scotland; a doctoral candiate in Systematic Theology, Catholic University of American, Wasthington, DC Fr. Jerry Wooton, MA B.S., St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, Philadelphia, PA, M.Div. and M.A., St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, Philadelphia, PA Sr. Mary Brendon Zajac, SND, DMin B.S., Notre Dame College of Ohio, South Euclid, Ohio; M.A. in theology, Walsh University, North Canton, OH; M.Ed., Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH; D.Min., St. Mary Seminary and Graduate School of Theology, Wickliffe, OH