Noncredit Certificate Programs at CDU

Truth means more than knowledge: knowing the truth leads us to discover the good. (Pope Benedict XVI 2008)

Far from being just a communication of factual data – 'informative' – the loving truth of the Gospel is creative and life-changing – 'performative.' (cf. Spe Salvi, 2)

Catholic Distance University recognizes the desire many Catholic adults have to study the Faith so they can actively share this knowledge with others and work to evangelize the world. Catholic adults, by nature of their Baptism, are called to an ongoing reflection on the  2000 year heritage the Church has recorded and developed in order to integrate the Faith into contemporary society.
  
In response, 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.

Certificate in Catechism of the Catholic Church
Basic Certificate in Catechetics
Advanced Certificate in Catechetics
Basic Certificate in Sacred Scripture
Basic Certificate in Church History

Program requirements for students enrolled in the original Advanced Catechist Certificate program prior to July 1, 2011