Certificate in Religious Education
This certificate prepares students to lead others into the lifelong journey of saying yes to faith with both mind and heart. Students will gain knowledge of the theories of teaching and learning for adults, adolescents, and children and will explore the contemporary documents on Catechetics and Evangelization which ground the educational ministry of the church.
Requirements (24 credits)
| REL110 | God and the World Before Jesus | 4 |
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| REL113 | The Jewish Life of Jesus | 4 |
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| REL153 | Foundations in Lay Ministry | 4 |
| REL230 | Religious Education: Skills and Competencies | 4 |
| REL250 | Controversial Issues | 4 |
| REL280 | Pastoral Internship I | 2 |
| REL320 | What Do Christians Believe | 4 |
Related Requirement
Students are expected to participate in ongoing spiritual formation, which includes appropriate workshops, liturgies, retreats, and days of reflection for personal faith development. More detailed information is given upon acceptance into the program.