*February 16-19 registration period for continuing students. Please check your Workday account and register on your specific enrollment date. Open enrollment begins on February 20 and must be completed by February 28th to avoid a pre-payment hold.
Students must pay tuition in full for any one of all Spring sessions by March 21st.
2026-2027 Course Delivery Modalities and Definitions
| MODE | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| In-Person (IP) | Students attend only in-person in the classroom. |
| Online | Students participate fully online from any location. |
| Mixed-Mode | Some students will attend in-person in the classroom and others will attend fully online from remote locations. |
| Class | Title | Days/ Times |
Instructor | Delivery/ Schedule |
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| LATM 221 |
Enfrentamiento y Encuentro: History and Mission in Latina/o Perspective |
Th |
Robert Lassalle-Klein | Online/Mixed-Mode |
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Course Description: This course explores the colonial and postcolonial history of the Americas, and the role of the Catholic Church in this history. It examines the dynamics of the colonial encounter and the ambivalence of identity in the borderlands (the nepantla) that the colonial encounter creates. The course probes pastoral issues related to the creation of cultural borders, from immigration to detention to family separation, and considers the Christian imperatives of reconciliation and justice in light of these cultural realities. A required course in the Latina/o Ministry emphasis (an elective for other students). |
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| PMIN 203 |
Christology |
M |
Eugene Schlesinger | Online/Mixed-Mode |
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Course Description: This course explores how Christians understand Christ, the Son of God among us. A core Course. |
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| PMIN 206 |
Church History |
Th |
Melissa Ursin | Online/Mixed-Mode |
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Course Description: This course explores the origins of our Christian faith: why do we believe what we believe? How does the history of faith and spirituality matter for ministry today? A core course. |
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| PMIN 212 |
Catholic Social Teaching |
W |
Nicholas Hayes-Mota | Mixed Mode |
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Course Description: This course studies the fundamental principles of Catholic Social Teaching and considers how Christians are called to live in light of these principles. A core Course. |
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| RJUS 224 |
Intercultural Competencies |
M 6 PM - 9 PM |
Vincent Olea | Online |
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Course Description: This course on Intercultural & Interreligious Competencies, will prepare students to cultivate necessary theological, pastoral and ministerial skills to grow in this “true openness and dialogue” called for by Pope Francis to become Missionary Disciples. In this course, students through readings, discussions, papers and presentations will explore important intercultural and interreligious approaches and be able to acquire pastoral knowledge, skills and attitudes to serve effectively people from diverse religious and cultural backgrounds in a wide variety of situations and pastoral settings like prison, jail, hospital, school, military unit and other related institutions. A required course in the Restorative Justice & Chaplaincy emphasis (an elective for other students). |
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| RJUS 227 | Integrative Chaplaincy |
W |
Amanda Quantz | Online |
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Course Description: Effective chaplains are pliable, intrepid caregivers. An integrative approach to chaplaincy equips ministers with the tools needed to navigate complex pastoral situations such as prisons, hospitals, and shelters. They must understand the differences between a dark night of the soul and a mental health crisis. Integrative chaplaincy focuses on helping individuals, families and communities mine their faith traditions for resources that promote healing and wholeness. In addition to essential spiritual care interventions, students will learn about the practice of self-care, a vital skill for chaplains who work in challenging environments. Students will also practice creative approaches to problem-solving within their unique pastoral setting.
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| SPIR 221 | History of Christian Spirituality |
T |
William Dohar | Online |
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Course Description: This course is a study of major traditions and issues in Christian spirituality. It analyzes various spiritualities in terms of their historical context, suppositions, strengths, and weaknesses. An elective course. |
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| SPIR 222 | Ignatian Spirituality |
W |
Fr. Robert Scholla | IP |
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Course Description: This course offers an in-depth study of the elements and dynamics of Ignatian spirituality through the writings of St. Ignatius of Loyola, including his spiritual exercises, autobiography, spiritual journal, and letters. Special emphasis is placed on his rules on discernment as a resource for communal and individual Christian decision-making. An elective course. |
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| YMIN 221 | Reimagining Youth Ministry |
T |
John Rinaldo | Online |
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Course Description: This course explores the historical and contemporary dimensions and challenges of ministry to people in middle school and high school (6th-12th grade). The first part of the course examines the principles, foundations and history of youth ministry and Pastoral Juvenil Hispana with adolescents. The second part of the course addresses the developmental needs of young people and studies their diverse cultural realities in contemporary society. The last section of the course offers practical applications for developing effective ministry and outreach strategies and investigates models of accompaniment of young people—whether active, unchurched or disaffiliated—as they explore their faith and beliefs. A required course in the Youth & Young Adult Ministries emphasis (an elective for other students). |
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