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The Mass: History, Theology, and Spirituality
August 9 - 30 with Fr. Paul deLadurantaye, STD

The Mass is the heart of the Catholic community, yet how many of us truly understand this ritual of our Faith? This seminar will give an overview of the historical development of the Mass, a theological reflection on the Faith that is celebrated, and a way of life that revolves around these sacred Mysteries of our Faith. The implementation of the new Roman Missal, addressing the historical and theological reasons for the changes, will also be discussed in this seminar.

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Enrollment is available now through August 12


 

The Catholic School: The Challenge, The Culture, The Charism
September 13 - October 4 with Sr. Mary Brendon, SND, D. Min.

Here is a unique seminar to help all Catholics appreciate the current challenges facing our Catholic schools. These schools provide a culture whose nature is to foster communion with Christ, and whose charism includes critical opportunities for evangelization today. This seminar will explore five defining dimensions of Catholic schools found in the documents of the Second Vatican Council and post-conciliar statements on Catholic education. Participants will:

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Enrollment is available now through September 16



Teaching High School Religion
September 20 - October 11 with Sr. Johanna Paruch, FSGM, PhD

Teaching High School Religion is a three week interactive online seminar that will focus on a survey of theological knowledge, pedagogical theory, and practical ideas needed to support catechists teaching teen-age students in our contemporary world.

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Enrollment is available now through September 23


Historical Books of the Old Testament
October 18 - November 8 with Mark Giszczak

Take a three week journey through the Old Testament to better understand this important biblical history and to see how it fits into biblical theology and Catholic theology. This seminar will cover the period of biblical history from the crossing of the Jordan until the Exile.

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Enrollment is available now through October 21



 

Upcoming Seminars


Authentic Catholic teachings in a flexible three-week format

CDU's online seminars offer authentic Catholic teachings on contemporary topics in a flexible three-week format. Online access to reading assignments, reflection questions, group discussion, and chapel meditations, let you learn where and when it best fits your schedule. Our user-friendly online campus is designed for all levels of computer skills with online access to a help desk for questions.

Tuition for non-credit seminars is $150. Some seminars can be taken to meet undergraduate and graduate program requirements and electives.