Formation Opportunities

Certificate Program in Youth Ministry Studies

• Initially developed by the Center for Ministry Development, and now administered by EQ Saints, the Certificate Program in Youth Ministry Studies is a two year formation process for ministers.  Successful completion of the 8 courses and associated assignments leads to a Certificate in Youth Ministry.

St. Ambrose University - Master of Pastoral Theology
 

• St. Ambrose University offers individuals the opportunity to earn a Master of Pastoral Theology degree.  Students gather one weekend a month and have reading and writing assignments between gathered sessions. 

 

STEP at the University of Notre Dame- Certificates in Catholic Theology

• Certificates in Catholic Theology require individuals to complete a particular series of STEP courses and complete a final assignment.  Offered in the disciplines of Catechesis, Doctrine, History, Liturgy and Scripture, the Certificate Program offers individuals the opportunity to specialize in a particular discipline.
• View the Course Catalog
• More Information on the Diocesan Partnership with STEP
• Cost:  $74.25/course
• Dates:  Courses are offered six times a year:  January, February, April, June, August, October

STEP at the University of Notre Dame

• STEP offers a series of online courses for adult learners.  Each course runs between 5-7 weeks in length, is moderated by a trained facilitator, and offers learners the opportunity to select a topic of interest for growing their understanding of the Catholic Faith.
• View the Course Catalog
• More Information on the Diocesan Partnership with STEP
• Cost:  $74.25/course
• Dates:  Courses are offered six times a year:  January, February, April, June, August, October

VLCFF from the Institute for Pastoral Initiatives at the University of Dayton
 

• VLCFF at the University of Dayton offers courses designed for adult learners in ministry areas. Each course is 5 weeks in duration and participants are graded on their submissions by the course facilitator.
• The Certificate Program from VLCFF offers Certificates in Catechesis, Adult Formation Leadership, Social Justice, Marianist Studies, Foundations for Leadership in Ministry, Youth Ministry and Special Needs.
• View the Course Catalog
• Cost:  $105/course
• Dates:  Courses are offered seven times a year:  January, March, April, May, July, September, October

My Catholic Faith Delivered

• My Catholic Faith Delivered offers individuals the opportunity to study on their own time, through video and reading presentations.  Participants have one year from the date of purchase to complete a course.
• Adult Courses are available in Foundations (The Four Pillars of the Catechism), Catechesis, The Didache Series,  Living Catholic, Scripture, and Theology of the Body.
• Courses are also available for High School and Elementary Students (Note: These do not take the place of enrollment in a parish-based faith formation program or Catholic School)
• Cost:  $33/course (some slightly less, some slightly more)
• Dates:  Anytime throughout the year

Augustine Institute Short Courses

• The Augustine Institute offers short courses on a variety of topics.  Students study on their own time, utilizing video and text presentations.
• View the Course Catalog
• Cost:  $59/course or $23/month for an All-Course Subscription 
• Dates:  Anytime throughout the year

Seven Mile Chats - A podcast where host Julia Strukely discusses a Scripture Passage of her guest's choosing each week.  Seven Mile Chats is a reference to a Gospel passage in Luke where two friends walk and have a conversation about Jesus during which he appears to them.  Seven Mile Chats is meant to be a conversation between friends in hopes that some kind of light or insight will appear from the discussion.
Listen on any of the following:
 

• Apple Podcasts
• Google Podcasts
• Spotify
• Sticher