Continuing Education Courses

Please select from the following links for more information about our Continuing Education courses:

• Course List
• Who Should Enroll
• Program Objectives
• What You Receive
• Endorsements
• Advanced Catechetical Certificate

Continuing Education Course List

Click on any of the course titles for a description and further information of the course

Online Individual

These courses are also available as print based courses. CDU recommends online individual courses (when available) over print courses. Research has shown that adult learners experience greater success in finishing courses when taking classes online. Contact the continuing education registrar at 1.888.254.4238 ext. 713 to determine which learning format best fits your needs.

Online Seminars

Print Based

Who Should Enroll...

Discover what it means to be a Catholic in the third Christian Millennium! This program is designed for busy adults who may never before have engaged in formal and systematic exploration of the Catholic Faith. The courses are aimed at:

1. Parents who are the first and primary teachers of their children,
2. Catechists who could be more effective with a deeper knowledge of the Faith,
3. Busy professionals whose knowledge of the Faith has not kept pace with their careers,
4. RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) converts who hunger to keep growing in their knowledge of the Faith,
5. Catholic school and college alumni who need renewal and updating of Church teaching.

In fact, everyone in the Church today is called to participate in the New Evangelization to experience fully a springtime of the Gospel promised to those whose hearts are ready for the many graces of the new millennium.

You can begin the journey now no matter where you live or work. Don?t delay! The benefit of distance learning is flexibility. Start the Journey today with CDU?s new Continuing Education Courses in Religious Studies.

When you enroll, here's what you receive:

1. A course manual that contains:
   • short, inspiring, easy-to understand lessons;
   • an attractive three-ring binder;
   • a glossary of terms;
   • a bibliography for optional reading;
   • self-check quizzes for optimum learning;
   • inspiring reading assignments;
   • easy written assignments (open book form);
   • a Progress Sheet;
   • request-for-help forms; and
   • pre-printed envelopes for easy mailing.
2. Textbooks and readings (some textbooks are included in your tuition).
3. Personal lesson grading and additional help if necessary.
4. Four months to complete your course.
5. Certificate of Completion signed by Bishop Paul S. Loverde, when you complete your course.
6. CDU's quarterly newsletter.
7. A share in the spiritual benefits of the Masses and prayers offered by the priests at CDU.

Endorsements

"We can only come to love God if we first come to know him. How I wish more Catholic adults would take advantage of The Catholic Distance University!"

"The Catholic Distance University is a jewel in DETC's crown: the dedication and professionalism of the university's staff and faculty, the quality of the educational materials, and expert student services are truly commendable. CDU represents the very finest in the distance learning tradition."