Santa Clara University

Description

• The study of the history, nature, process, and goals of catechesis, which is a ministry whose goal is the conversion and strengthening of the faith of the ecclesial community
• Designed to offer students professional preparation for catechetical ministry in parishes, schools, and dioceses

Courses

The six required foundational course areas are:

• Fundamental Theology
• Christology
• Ethics
• Ecclesiology
• Hebrew Bible
• New Testament

The four required Catechetics core courses are:

• CATE 211 Foundations of Catechesis
• CATE 212 The Process of Catechesis
• CATE 216 Liturgical Catechesis
• CATE 224 The Practice of Catechesis

Advanced electives include a broad range of courses, such as:

• CATE 217 Transformative Catechesis
• CATE 275 Introduction to Canon Law
• PLIT 202 Christian Liturgy
• PLIT 232 The Eucharist
• PLIT 262 Teaching the Faith (RCIA)
  
• SPIR 245 Process of Transformation
• SPIR 248 Prayer and Prayer Methods

Catechetics Advising Form (PDF)

Comprehensive Exams

• Required of all degree-status students
• Designed to help students organize and synthesize what they have learned
• Taken after all coursework is completed or during the last quarter of enrollment
• See Comprehensive Exams for further information.

Thesis Option

• For students who plan on pursuing doctoral studies
• A thesis does not act as a substitute for the comprehensive exam
• See Thesis Option for further information.