This program is designed for students and Church leaders who desire a deeper understanding of the sacramental life of the Church and the meaning of the liturgy. Grounded in Sacred Scripture, Sacred Tradition, and the teachings of the Catholic Church, the certificate introduces students to the theology of the sacraments and the historical development of the Church’s liturgical life. Participants will explore how the sacraments communicate God’s grace and how the liturgy shapes the spiritual life of the Christian community. The program also provides an introduction to key elements of Catholic doctrine and Scripture, helping students understand how the Church’s sacramental life is rooted in the broader mystery of salvation. Through this formation, students will be equipped to apply the Church’s faith more deeply in their personal lives and within the communities they serve.
Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
SCRPT 210 | Reading Scripture Theologically
| 3 credit hours |
THEO 250
| The Four Pillars of the Catechism
| 3 credit hours |
THEO 350
| Sacraments: Masterworks of God
| 3 credit hours |
THEO 343
| Vatican II: The Church and her Liturgy
| 3 credit hours |
Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
RELED 433
| The Art of Catechesis: Dynamic Renewal
| 3 credit hours |
THEO 390
| Literature and the Sacramental Imagination
| 3 credit hours |
THEO 415
| Theology of Sacred Architecture
| 3 credit hours |
Catholic International University Provides:
An education in Theology can truly awaken and inform you as a human person of God. And by including Catholic Social Teaching in your educational program, Catholic International University provides you with the tools to transform society while respecting the way God created our world and making use of the freedom He has given us.
