Lay Degree Programs

Christian Theology of God (3 cr.)
Fr. Evan Koop | Mondays, 6:15 – 9:15 p.m.
Explore the Christian understanding of God through Scripture and tradition, engaging key magisterial texts and their implications for the development of Christology, Trinitarian theology, and contemporary questions.

Crisis & Accompaniment (3 cr.)
Dr. Derrick Crim & Mrs. Amy Tadlock | Mondays, 6:15 – 9:15 p.m.
Gain practical skills to accompany those in crisis, integrating trauma awareness with Catholic social teaching, the theology of grace, and the Church as the mystical body of Christ.

Nature & Mission of the Church (3 cr.)
Dr. Christian Washburn | Tuesdays, 6:15 – 9:15 p.m.
Discover the origin, nature, and mission of the Church through Scripture, tradition, and Vatican II, exploring its identity, structure, and call to unity in a diverse world.

Survey of Old Testament Literature (3 cr.)
Dr. Mark Giszczak |  Wednesdays, 6:15 – 9:15 p.m.
Survey the major genres of the Old Testament while learning both classical and contemporary approaches to biblical interpretation within the Catholic tradition.

The Founding of the Mendicant Orders (3 cr.)
Dr. Anthony Thomas | Thursdays, 6:15 – 9:15 p.m.
Explore the rise of the 13th-century mendicant orders—especially the Franciscans and Dominicans—and how their embrace of Gospel poverty responded to new social, ecclesial, and spiritual challenges.

Theology of Pastoral Ministry (3 cr.)
Dr. John Froula | Thursdays, 6:15 – 9:15 p.m.
Explore the Church’s call to pastoral ministry and the distinct roles of clergy and lay ministers, while building the theological foundation and leadership skills needed to serve in today’s Church.