Santa Clara University

Description

• The Catechetics emphasis enables educators in schools (K–12) and parishes to deepen their theological knowledge and educational practice in order to better serve students and parishioners.
  
• Coursework focuses on the fundamentals of religious education, including the process and practice of Catechesis and Liturgical Catechesis. Students may also take electives offered through Santa Clara University’s respected School of Education and Counseling Psychology program.

Courses

The six required foundational course areas are:

• Fundamental Theology
• Christology
• Ethics
• Ecclesiology
• Hebrew Bible
• New Testament

The four required Catechetics core courses are:

• CATE 211 Foundations of Catechesis
• CATE 212 The Process of Catechesis
• CATE 216 Liturgical Catechesis
• CATE 224 The Practice of Catechesis

Advanced electives include a broad range of courses, such as:

• CATE 217 Transformative Catechesis
• CATE 275 Introduction to Canon Law
• PLIT 202 Christian Liturgy
• PLIT 232 The Eucharist
• PLIT 262 Teaching the Faith (RCIA)
  
• SPIR 245 Process of Transformation
• SPIR 248 Prayer and Prayer Methods

Comprehensive Exams

• Required of all degree-status students
• Designed to help students organize and synthesize what they have learned
• Taken after all coursework is completed or during the last quarter of enrollment
• See Comprehensive Exams for further information.

Thesis Option

• For students who plan on pursuing doctoral studies
• A thesis does not act as a substitute for the comprehensive exam
• See Thesis Option for further information.