Adult Faith Formation (Adv Cert)

This program is offered online.


The advanced certificate in adult faith formation offers teachers, parish religious educators, and part-time or volunteer parish ministers an opportunity to further prepare themselves for parish service and/or religious education.

The competencies outlined by the United States Bishops (USCCB) in their document Co-Workers in the Vineyard of the Lord are included in the courses offered in the Faith Formation certificate program.


Are you interested in attending the Graduate School of Religion and Religious Education?  Request more information or schedule an information session today.

Anyone with a B.A. or B.S. undergraduate degree may apply.

Course Requirements

Course Title Credits
RLGR 6032Church and Society (Ecclesiology)3
RLGR 6011New Testament (Scripture)3
Four courses from any of the following areas:12
Liturgy
Sacraments
Spirituality
Religious Education
Total Credits18

Sample Courses

Course Title Credits
SPGR 7760Christian Spirituality and Leadership3
RLGR 6030Christology3
RLGR 6032Church and Society3
REGR 6120Education for Peace and Justice3