Continuing Education

Faith formation is a lifelong journey. Just as we are required to stay current in our professional lives, the Church calls us to continue growing in knowledge of our faith. CDU’s continuing education programs offer adults carefully designed curriculum of doctrinal, moral, and spiritual formation that combines high quality, faithful teachings in a convenient distance learning format.

CDU offers something for all Catholics. Our continuing education for noncredit courses and seminars are enriching and rewarding opportunities to transform your knowledge and love of God while allowing you to become a lifelong learner equipped and inspired to change the world.

• Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and clock hours are awarded for all non-credit courses and seminars
• There are no previous educational requirements to experience a continuing education course or seminar at CDU - just a genuine interest to grow in your knowledge of the Faith.

Certificate programs at CDU: Earn an area of experise
CDU offers several noncredit certificate programs designed to provide a systematic approach to Catholic doctrine, Sacred Scripture, Catholic morality, Church history, and catechetical principles and methods. Learn more about noncredit certificate programs

CDU's Online Seminars
CDUs online seminars offer faithfully Catholic teachings on contemporary topics in a flexible three-week format. Classes meet asynchronously, which means 'not at the same time', so students choose the day and time that is most convenient for them to log into their courserooms. Students can access reading assignments, weekly questions, group discussion, and chapel mediations with a user-friendly format that is supported with a help desk for questions. Learn more about online seminars

Noncredit paper-based courses
CDU offers several paper-based courses designed for adult faith formation and enrichment. Topics include Sacred Scripture, catechetical methods, and EWTN courses. Learn more about noncredit paper-based courses

Please refer to the Continuing Education Complete Course List to view all courses.