Now every Catholic can grow in discipleship and in their understanding of Catholic theology from their own home!
Sacred Heart Major Seminary has three academic programs available in a fully online format—all designed to help YOU grow and share the Gospel. Classes are offered in multiple formats including live virtual instruction and classes which can be completed at any time of the day. All of the coursework is designed around the demands of a flexible schedule, and generous financial aid is available for qualifying students.
Are you ready to take the next step in your journey of making disciples for Christ and his Church? Request information from our team today!
This graduate-level course is designed to teach students how to fulfill the mandate of 1 Peter 3:15: “Always be ready to give a defense to anyone who asks for a reason for the hope that is in you, with gentleness and respect.” The curriculum gives students the tools and techniques for effective apologetics—drawing from the Bible, tradition, history, and science.
Course Overview
This graduate-level course is designed to teach students how to fulfill the mandate of 1 Peter 3:15: “Always be ready to give a defense to anyone who asks for a reason for the hope that is in you, with gentleness and respect.” The curriculum gives students the tools and techniques for effective apologetics—drawing from the Bible, tradition, history, and science.
What You Will Learn
Engage in Intelligent Dialogue: Develop the skills to engage in thoughtful and respectful conversations with individuals of all beliefs, including those who may completely disagree with the Christian faith.
Master Apologetics: Learn to master the art of apologetics, whether it be natural apologetics leading to God, Christian apologetics leading to Christ, or Catholic apologetics leading to the Church.
Why This Course Matters
In today’s world, many people feel alienated from their faith and even from themselves. Apologetics demonstrates that faith is eminently reasonable and resonates with the deepest core of our being. This course will help you understand and articulate the reasons for your faith, enriching your life and enabling you to share this understanding with others.
By the end of this course, you will be well-versed in the arts of apologetics and evangelization and, more broadly, in the art of conversation. You will learn to engage in discussions about any topic and guide them toward exploring life's deepest questions.
Meet The Instructor: Dr. André Villenueve
Dr. André Villeneuve has dedicated much of his life to exploring the depths of theology and scripture. His passion for teaching stems from a profound personal journey and a lifelong commitment to delving into the Word of God. With twelve years of study and immersion in the Holy Land, Dr. Villenueve's journey is deeply intertwined with the lands where salvation history unfolded. His experiences living and studying in Israel, particularly at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, provide him with unparalleled insights and a unique perspective that he brings into the classroom.
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Certificate in Catholic Theology
Respond to your call to make disciples by equipping yourself with a greater understanding of our faith! Our most popular program, the Certificate in Catholic Theology includes 6 introductory, college-level courses in the major disciplines of Catholic theology. This Certificate is perfect for parish volunteers and staff, those preparing to serve in the Church, or those who have a passion for studying the richness of our faith at a deeper level. Students often use this credential to be certified in various forms of ministry, or as a stepping stone into an undergraduate or graduate degree program.
Master of Arts in Theology
Christ has given you the gift of knowledge, and has called you to share it with the Church and the world! The Master of Arts in Theology will help students take their theological understanding to the next level, and communicate how Catholic faith and Tradition illuminate the meaning and purpose of human experience. This degree is perfect for students who already have a college degree (even in another discipline) and are looking to teach theology in Catholic schools or colleges, to further their research and prepare for terminal degrees, for personal and professional growth, or as an advanced credential for parish or diocesan work.
Post-Graduate Certificate in the New Evangelization
The Lord is raising up leaders and professionals to bring about a “new springtime” in His Church, and now you can focus your mission “to all nations” from anywhere. This Post-Graduate Certificate in the New Evangelization gives ordained, religious and lay leaders throughout the United States access to this innovative and essential curriculum, taught by some of the most renowned scholars and practitioners of the New Evangelization in the country, without the need to complete an entire degree. This program is perfect for students who already have a graduate degree in theology that are looking to expand upon their research, teaching or pastoral work with a focus on discipleship and “the new springtime” of evangelization.
