Designed for lay leaders, catechists, servers, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the Catholic faith, these comprehensive programs offer an enriching exploration of Theology and Scripture, complementing the formation provided by parishes and groups in the Diocese. Guided by instructors accredited by higher education institutions, our courses provide an education grounded in the tradition and magisterium of the Church, equipping participants with knowledge and insights to grow in their Christian life and ministry.
Each program consists of 12 courses (typically completed in 3 years) and is cyclical, meaning that you can join at any semester.
Students have two options for participating in our Theology and Bible Programs:
Theology
This three-year certification program consists of 12 courses providing an overview of Theology: 6 required and 6 electives. Each semester, one required and one elective are offered, each course lasting ten weeks.
Required:
Electives (will vary):
Duration: Six semesters (10 weeks each)
Cost per class: $50
Bible Studies
The Bible Study Certification is a three-year study program consisting of twelve courses that provide an overview of Scripture and its interpretation and application for today. Each course is ten weeks long.
7. The Psalms
8. The Gospels
9. Books of John
10. Letters of Paul
11. Hebrews & Catholic Letters
12. The Bible & Happiness
Duration: Six semesters (10 weeks each)
Cost per class: $50
Each program consists of 12 courses (typically completed in 3 years) and is cyclical, meaning that you can join at any semester.
Students have two options for participating in our Theology and Bible Programs:
- Certification: This path is designed for students seeking a more complete and structured learning experience. It includes an end-of-course evaluation assigned by the instructor, offering students the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned during class. We highly recommend this option, as it provides a more enriching experience and leads to a certificate from the Tepeyac Institute upon successful completion of the 12-semester program.
- Participation Only: This is for participants who wish to take the class for personal enrichment but might not be comfortable with an evaluation. Students who choose this option will not receive a certification from the Institute, but are welcome to join classes for personal growth.
Theology
This three-year certification program consists of 12 courses providing an overview of Theology: 6 required and 6 electives. Each semester, one required and one elective are offered, each course lasting ten weeks.
Required:
- Fundamental Theology
- Christology
- Ecclesiology
- Theology of the Liturgy
- Spiritual Theology
- Moral Theology
Electives (will vary):
- Fathers of the Church
- Christian Anthropology
- Catholic Social Teaching
- History of the Church
- History of Philosophy
- The Holy Trinity
Duration: Six semesters (10 weeks each)
Cost per class: $50
Bible Studies
The Bible Study Certification is a three-year study program consisting of twelve courses that provide an overview of Scripture and its interpretation and application for today. Each course is ten weeks long.
- Biblical Interpretation
- Salvation History
- Pentateuch
- Historical Books
- The Prophets
- Books of Wisdom
7. The Psalms
8. The Gospels
9. Books of John
10. Letters of Paul
11. Hebrews & Catholic Letters
12. The Bible & Happiness
Duration: Six semesters (10 weeks each)
Cost per class: $50