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Those who teach with authority change lives. Children, young people, and adults eagerly respond to knowledgeable and trained catechists. This training takes commitment, dedication, confidence, and zeal. With the Advanced Certificate in Catechetics (ACC) program, CDU can help lay volunteers, religion teachers, and parents become true catechists – those trained to teach the Faith with wisdom and knowledge.
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Program Requirements
- Prerequiste program: Basic Certificate in Catechetics
- Completion of 1 required catechetical online seminar
- Completion of any 2 Scripture online seminars
- Completion of 1 online seminar or course on Church History
- Completion of 1 online seminar on Social Teachings
- Completion of 1 online seminar on Spirituality
Course List For Advanced Certificate in Catechetics
| Catechetical Seminar
This seminar is required for the Advanced Certificate in Catechesis
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| Course No.
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Course Title |
Course Format |
CEUs |
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Forming Disciples for Community and Mission: Basic Tasks of Catechesis
Feb. 6 - 27, 2012 |
online seminar
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1.0 |
| Scripture Online Seminars
Two seminars on Sacred Scripture are required |
| Course No.
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Course Title |
Course Format |
CEUs |
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Wisdom Books of Old Testament
Apr. 16 - May 7, 2012
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online seminar
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1.0 |
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The Way Catholics Use Scripture: Pope Benedicts's Verbum Domini
June 4 - 25, 2012
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online seminar
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1.0 |
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Acts of the Apostles
July 30 - Aug. 20, 2012
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online seminar
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1.0 |
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The Apocalypse: Probing the Book of Revelation
Nov. 26 - Dec. 17, 2012
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online seminar
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1.0 |
| Online Church History Seminars/Courses
One seminar on the Church's History is required |
| Course No.
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Course Title |
Course Format |
CEUs |
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Early American Catholic History 1492-1808 |
online independent study |
1.0 |
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The Rise of American Catholicism 1808-1908 |
online independent study |
1.0 |
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Modern American Catholic History
1908 - Present |
online independent study |
1.0 |
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The Inquisition
Jan. 16 - Feb. 6, 2012 |
online seminar
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1.0 |
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The True Story of the Crusades
May 7 - 28, 2012 |
online seminar
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1.0 |
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Pius XII: In Defense of Truth
Oct. 29 - Nov, 19, 2012 |
online seminar
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1.0 |
Online Social Teaching Seminars in 2012
One seminar on the Church's Social Teachings is required |
| Course No. |
Course Title |
Course Format |
CEUs |
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Bioethics: The Catholic Approach
Feb. 13 - Mar. 5, 2012
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online seminar
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1.0 |
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Threats to Religious Freedom in America
March 5 - 26, 2012
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online seminar
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1.0 |
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Critical Issues in Social Teachings
Oct. 15 - Nov. 5, 2012
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online seminar
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1.0 |
Online Spirituality Seminars in 2012
One seminar on Spirituality is required |
| Course No. |
Course Title |
Course Format |
CEUs |
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Classics in Spirituality
Feb. 20 - Mar. 12, 2012
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online seminar
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1.0 |
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Our Father, Hail Mary: Gateways to Scripture
Feb. 20 - Mar. 12, 2012
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online seminar
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1.0 |
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Liturgy of the Hours
April 23 - May 14, 2012
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online seminar
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1.0 |
Program Time Limits
Students have two years to complete the Advanced Certificate in Catechetics program (this does not include the two years taken to complete the Basic Certificate in Catechetics).
Leave of
Absence
For serious reasons, a student may apply for a leave of absence
until he or she is able to resume study. During this leave, elapsed
time does not accrue toward the maximum completion time allowed
for finishing the degree. A letter requesting leave should be addressed
to the dean of catechetical programs.
Withdrawing From a Course or a Program
A student may terminate enrollment in a course or program at any time by notifying the university; however, a student
is advised to do so in writing for his or her own protection. Refunds
will be granted on request, according to the program satisfactory
policy. Written withdrawal request should be sent to: Continuing
Education Registrar, The Catholic Distance University, 120 East
Colonial Highway, Hamilton, VA 20158. To view CDU's satisfaction and refund policy
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Hamilton, Virginia 20158-9012