Certificate in Ministry Studies

• Developed by the Center for Ministry Development, the Certificate in Ministry Studies courses are held at the Chancery in Davenport.  The program is a two year formation process for ministers in the areas of Lifelong Catechesis or Youth Ministry.  Successful completion of the 8 courses and associated assignments leads to a Certificate in Lifelong Catechesis or Certificate in Youth Ministry from the Center for Ministry Development.

• Designed by Vibrant Faith as a tool to equip ministry leaders with the vision and resourcees for 21st Century Faith Formation, the Vibrant Faith Institute consists of a foundational year of 3 online courses and Specialized courses in elements of lifelong faith formation.  Successful completion of the foundational year and 3 specialized courses leads to a Certificate in Faith Formation for the 21st Century from Vibrant Faith.

• 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. 

Schedule of Courses

• Location:  Chancery, 780 W Central Park Ave, Davenport
• Time:  9AM-4PM
• Cost:  $25/course

• Registrations must be received 10 days prior to the scheduled course.

• Cancellations must be received at least 8 days prior to the course.  Cancellations received after this time will be assessed a $25 cancellation fee.

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.
• 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
• Cost:  $99/course
• Dates:  Courses are offered six times a year:  January, February, April, June, August, October

• 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 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