Christ the Teacher College
Leading Students to Christ
www.ChristTheTeacherCollege.com
STUDENT HANDBOOK
At Christ the Teacher College, we are excited to offer truly excellent
programs for leaders of the Catholic Church
Curriculum: We offer courses in Catechetics, Theology, Scripture and Philosophy
taught by passionate professors who sign an Oath of Fidelity to the Magisterium.
Programs: Christ the Teacher College offers:
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An audit program specifically designed for the wives of those called to the
Permanent Diaconate
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Professional Certificates in Religious Education
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Master of Religious Education (M.R.E.) degree with an emphasis on practical
applications, skills and tools for success in ministry or an apostolate
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Doctor of Ministry (D.Min) degree to prepare leaders who can meet the
challenges of the New Evangelization
Quality: Our faculty is truly outstanding! Every professor holds exemplary academic
standing and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to their online classes.
Flexible: Our entire online program is self-paced and allows participants to work around
their busy schedules. The College operates on a non-semester system with rolling
enrollment so students can register and complete any course within the four months
allowed per class, based on their personal schedules.
Affordable: Courses are cost-effective with no additional Administration or technology
fees, so student tuition fees are very modest compared to other degree programs.
Our Mission: Leading Students to Christ. Our professors and courses will not only
deepen your knowledge of and faith in Christ, but will also prepare you to perpetuate this
mission in your ministry or apostolate.
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CHRIST THE TEACHER COLLEGE STUDENT HANDBOOK
Table of Contents
CHRIST THE TEACHER COLLEGE ......................................................................................... 1
COLLEGE FORMATION .....................................................................................................................................1
OUR MISSION ..................................................................................................................................................1
BUSINESS BACKGROUND .................................................................................................................................2
ONLINE PROGRAM ..........................................................................................................................................2
THE ACADEMIC CYCLE .....................................................................................................................................2
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................................................2
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS ...........................................................................................................................3
CASUAL STUDENT REGISTRATION ..................................................................................... 4
PROGRAM FOR WIVES OF PERMANENT DEACONS ....................................................... 5
CERTIFICATION IN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION ................................................................... 6
CERTIFICATION IN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION COURSES .....................................................................................6
DEGREE PROGRAM .................................................................................................................. 8
MASTER DEGREE REQUIREMENTS ..................................................................................................................8
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT .............................................................................................................................8
RESEARCH PAPERS...........................................................................................................................................8
COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION ....................................................................................................................9
GRADUATION ..................................................................................................................................................9
MASTER OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (M.R.E.) DEGREE ............................................. 10
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PORTFOLIO ....................................................................................................................................................10
THESIS ............................................................................................................................................................10
M.R.E. REQUIRED COURSES...........................................................................................................................11
ACADEMIC POLICIES .............................................................................................................. 12
GRADES..........................................................................................................................................................12
COURSE WITHDRAWL....................................................................................................................................12
INCOMPLETES ................................................................................................................................................12
ACADEMIC COUNSELING ...............................................................................................................................13
ACADEMIC PROBATION .................................................................................................................................13
PLAGIARISM ..................................................................................................................................................13
LIBRARY RESOURCES/BOOK STORE ...............................................................................................................13
FINANCIAL POLICIES ......................................................................................................................................13
FEES: .................................................................................................................................................. 14
TUITION: ............................................................................................................................................ 14
STUDENT RECORDS .......................................................................................................................................15
STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES .....................................................................................................15
CHRIST THE TEACHER COLLEGE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ...................................... 16
FACULTY AND ADMINISTRATION..................................................................................... 23
DISCLAIMER ...................................................................................................................................................30
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CHRIST THE TEACHER COLLEGE
COLLEGE FORMATION
The Catholic Education Center, LLC (www.CatholicEducationCenter.com) is a privately owned initiative that is faithful
to the Magisterium of the Catholic Church. Founded in 2006, the Catholic Education Center, LLC offers flexible online
religious education for adult faith formation, catechist formation and ministry-specific training for busy Catholic school
religion teachers and parish catechetical volunteers. In 2013, the Catholic Education Center, LLC expanded its mandate to
include Certificates, Masters and Doctoral degrees through Christ the Teacher College
(www.ChristTheTeacherCollege.com) in order to prepare leaders of the Church for service in the New Evangelization.
All of our courses are submitted to the Diocese of Arlington, VA for review and approval of course-content. All of our
instructors sign an oath of fidelity to the Magisterium of the Catholic Church, and every instructor has a wealth of
knowledge and years of experience to bring to their classes.
Joined by many dedicated and specialized instructors, the Catholic Education Center, LLC, has created a unique and
comprehensive training opportunity for those in ministry. Understanding that many people in ministry require flexible
scheduling and cost-efficient training, coursework through the Catholic Education Center, LLC remains an excellent
opportunity for teachers of the Faith to receive continuing faith formation.
Christ the Teacher College is a co-educational college institutionally committed to the Magisterium of the Catholic
Church. Christ the Teacher College offers:
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Formation for wives of Permanent Deacon candidates,
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Certification in several areas of Religious Education, and
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the Master of Religious Education degree
Our programs are designed to prepare leaders of the Church for the New Evangelization.
OUR MISSION
Christ the Teacher College expands religious education opportunities by offering the following:
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A Program designed for the wives of those called to the Permanent Diaconate; this is an online “audit” program with
an annual subscription offering courses in Scripture, Catechesis, Spirituality and the pragmatic aspects involved in
being a Deacon’s wife. This course is to assist wives through the transition of their husband’s call and response to his
vocation, and offer support to them in their particular needs.
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Professional Certificates for Religious Education Ministry, which may be earned independently of a degree or
concurrently while pursuing the Master of Religious Education (M.R.E.) degree.
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The Master of Religious Education (M.R.E.) degree offers formation for teachers of the Faith and those who serve in
parish ministries or private apostolates with an emphasis on practical skills and tools for success.
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BUSINESS BACKGROUND
The College is located within the Diocese of Arlington and is submissive to the authority of the Bishop of Arlington
regarding the orthodoxy of Catholic doctrine taught at the College. The Christ the Teacher College virtual office is located
at 7252 Chestnut Court in Warrenton, Virginia 20187 in Fauquier County. Our website is:
www.christtheteachercollege.com and our e-course site is: http://cttc.classrunner.com. These sites are owned by the
Catholic Education Center, LLC, d/b/a Christ the Teacher College.
Christ the Teacher College functions in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Christ the Teacher
College is exempt from the requirements of certification according to 8 VAC 40-31-50 of the Virginia Administrative
Code by the State Council of Higher Education. This exemption is based on the religious nature of our course-content.
ONLINE PROGRAM
Christ the Teacher College conducts its programs entirely online. As a result, all students must demonstrate an ability to
proficiently read and write in English. All course work is completed in English and successful completion requires a
working knowledge of the English language.
Upon receipt of registration, courses are made available to students. Once new courses are available to students, they will
remain available for registration on a continuous-enrollment basis. Christ the Teacher College does not operate on a
semester system.
Students may register for up to three courses at one time and will have four full months to complete the course work in
which they are registered. The courses are self-paced. Each course is 3 credits, and is comprised of 30 hours1. Course
materials are presented in printable (text) format. Professors provide online links and free resources for required readings
as needed for each class. When online resources are not possible, required texts are available through our online book
store (to be shipped to your door). Students will be required to complete course projects, papers and exams online through
the virtual classroom website.
THE ACADEMIC CYCLE
Christ the Teacher College does not have a traditional academic cycle. Once students are registered for their course(s)
they are readily available for students to complete at their own pace. Students have four full months from the time of
registration to complete the course(s) in which they are registered. Student may be active in up to nine credits (3 courses)
of course work at one time. Upon completion of a course, students will no longer have access to that online course, and
may register for an additional course.
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
To take online courses at Christ the Teacher College, you will need access to a computer or tablet (PC or MAC) with
high speed internet connection. Most documents are presented in PDF format, and free links are provided for any
necessary software readers. Quizzes and Exams are taken in the online classrooms. Our online course site is secure and
password protected. Backups are made daily and stored off site. Our online courses are easy to navigate (usually click on
a link and the document will open in your screen). A user manual is available to assist students with navigating the virtual
classroom. Technical assistance is available Monday-Friday from 9:30-4:30 ET.
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Hour = clock hour
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Christ the Teacher College does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, handicap, color, national or ethnic origin in
administration of its educational policies, admission policies, and other school-administered programs.
All admission submissions are to be sent to:
Office of the Registrar
Christ the Teacher College
7252 Chestnut Court
Warrenton, VA 20187
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CASUAL STUDENT REGISTRATION
Casual students who are not seeking certification or a degree may register by completing the registration form
(Registration Form: Page 35). Casual students do not need to submit a Statement of Purpose or a Letter of
Recommendation. Should a casual student desire to pursue certification or a degree, they must fulfill the registration
requirements respectively (refer to Pages 6. 11 and 13).
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PROGRAM FOR WIVES OF PERMANENT DEACONS
This Program is designed for the wives of those called to the Permanent Diaconate. This is an online “audit” program
with an annual subscription offering courses in Scripture, Catechesis, Spirituality and the pragmatic aspects involved in
being a Deacon’s wife. This program is designed to assist wives through the transitions that are part of their husband’s
response to his vocational call, and offer support to them in their particular needs. These courses are designed to give not
only academic formation, but will allow participants to create an online support community
LEVEL 1:
10 hours: Old Testament: Eden to Egypt
10 hours: Old Testament: Passover to the Promised Land
10 hours: Old Testament: Promised Land to Paradise
10 hours: The Permanent Deaconate
10 hours: Self-Management for Ministry
LEVEL 2:
10 hours: New Testament: The Synoptic Gospels
10 hours: New Testament: Acts and Paul
10 hours: New Testament: John and Revelation
10 hours: Practical Considerations for Deacons’ Wives
10 hours: Time Management
LEVEL 3:
10 hours: The Creed
10 hours: Father
10 hours: Son
10 hours: Holy Spirit
10 hours: Mary
LEVEL 4:
10 hours: Sacraments
10 hours: The Church
10 hours: Liturgy of the Hours
10 hours: Apologetics
10 hours: Apologetics 2
LEVEL 5:
10 hours: Introduction to Moral Theology: The Decalogue
10 hours: Virtue
10 hours: Social Justice
10 hours: Catholic Medical Ethics
10 hours: The Second Vatican Council
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CERTIFICATION IN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Religious Education Certificates will include: Basic Certificate in Religious Education, Ministry Certificates in: Parish
Ministry Coordination; Classroom Catechist; Catechetical Leader Instructor; Youth and Young Adult Ministry; Adult
Catechetical Ministry; Biblical Catechetical Ministry, Moral Theology Ministry Domestic Church.
Applicants for admission to the Certification in Religious Education Program at Christ the Teacher College must
present evidence of ability to complete Certification Coursework. An undergraduate degree is not required. It is
important to note that certification courses are the same course work (with academic requirements) offered for the Master
of Religious Education degree, and no distinction will be made by professors between certification and degree seeking
students.
To apply for admission to the Certification in Religious Education program, students must complete and submit:
 a completed registration form (Appendix A)
 a one-page statement of purpose or intent for ministry
 a letter of recommendation from their Pastor indicating they are a Catholic in good standing (Appendix B)
CERTIFICATION IN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION COURSES
Christ the Teacher College offers professional certificates in Religious Education. The courses* used towards certification
are the same courses used in the Master of Religious Education Degree. Students may earn both a Master of Religious
Education and various Certificates concurrently.
*If all courses for a certificate are not immediately available, substitutions may be made.
BASIC CERTIFICATE in Religious Education includes:
CAT 600: The Catechism of the Catholic Church
CAT 601: The Ministry of the Word or CAT 613: The Teaching Tradition of the Church
CAT 604: Planning Lessons
MINISTRY CERTIFICATES in Religious Education first requires attainment of the BASIC CERTIFICATE (noted
above). Ministry Certificates are available in the following concentrations with the courses indicated:
PARISH MINISTRY COORDINATOR:
CAT 602: Catechetical Norms and Ministries
CAT 620: Parish Catechetical Ministry
CAT 640: Technology for Ministry
CLASSROOM CATECHIST:
CAT 605: Effective Catechetical Instruction
CAT 610: Modeling Christ the Teacher
CAT 611: Psychological Perspectives in Religious Education
CATECHETICAL LEADER INSTRUCTOR:
CAT 608: Forming Leaders for the Church
CAT 642: Psychological Perspectives in Pastoral Ministry
CAT 615: Ministry Collaboration
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YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY:
CAT 622: Youth Ministry
CAT 624: Adult Catechetical Ministry
CAT 608: Forming Leaders for the Church
ADULT CATECHETICAL MINISTRY:
CAT 626: Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
CAT629: Apologetics for Today: Faith, Hope and Love
THE 650: Faith Development
BIBLICAL CATECHETICAL MINISTRY:
SCR 601: Introduction to the Old Testament
SCR 602: Introduction to the New Testament
CAT 634: Teaching with the Scriptures
MORAL THEOLOGY MINISTRY:
THE 604: Fundamental Moral Theology
THE 605: Topics in Moral Theology
CAT 627: Ministry Outreach: Reconciling Catholics
DOMESTIC CHURCH MINISTRY:
CAT 625: The Dignity of Marriage
CAT 606: Raising Catholics
THE 632: Domestic Church
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DEGREE PROGRAM
At this time, Christ the Teacher College offers only one degree: the Master of Religious Education degree. This is
because our mission, focus and specialization is in the realm of Religious Education and its practical applications. This
degree may be earned with various concentrations, including:
MASTER OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION DEGREE (M.R.E.)
Christ the Teacher College accepts “for credit” students only (we do not register audit students; all courses are graded and
taken “for credit”). Applicants for admission to the degree program at Christ the Teacher College must present
evidence of ability to do graduate level work. A baccalaureate or undergraduate degree in any field is a prerequisite for
the Master of Religious Education degree.
Students who wish to have their previous graduate work considered for transfer to Christ the Teacher College must make
this request in writing to the President of the College and provide official transcripts of such graduate work. They may
also be required to supply course syllabi or catalog course descriptions establishing that the course(s) correspond to Christ
the Teacher College courses and are of an academic equivalency. No more than eighteen (18) graduate credits earned
elsewhere may be transferred. Only credits earned in the ten (10) years prior to enrolling may be accepted. Academic
credit is not granted for life experience, for course work done on a non-credit basis nor for independent study outside of a
college, university or seminary.
A student may be admitted on probationary status if the Admissions Committee is not satisfied with her/his ability to do
graduate work in Religious Education. The probationary period is six courses, and the student must earn a GPA of 3.0 in
order to be fully admitted to the Master Degree Program. Admission to study does not imply admission to candidacy for a
degree, which is granted only after completion of required courses in a satisfactory academic standard.
MASTER DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
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Students are bound by the degree requirements of Christ the Teacher College
Candidates for either Master degree must maintain a “B” grade (3.0 GPA) average
Students must complete either a Portfolio or Thesis
Students must successfully complete comprehensive exams
Students must sign an Oath of Fidelity to the Magisterium
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT
There is no language requirement for the Masters degree program.
RESEARCH PAPERS
Research is a necessary and essential part of the learning process at Christ the Teacher College. A research paper is
normally required in every course, although Professors may adapt this requirement to the particular needs of the course.
The approximate length for a research paper is not more than twenty pages and not less than ten pages in length (typed
with double line spacing). Normally papers follow the Turabian format outlined in Kate L. Turabian, A Manual for
Writers of Term Papers, Theses, and Dissertations, latest edition (University of Chicago Press), although Professors may
allow other formats. Students are expected to complete and submit all required research papers prior to the end of their
course registration period.
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COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION
The written Comprehensive Exam is required of all students seeking a Masters degree. The purpose of this exam is to
verify a student’s ability to integrate knowledge gained from classes, readings, and research. The Comprehensive Exam
may be taken any time after the student has successfully completed all of her/his coursework. Exams are graded pass/fail.
Should a student fail, s/he may re-take the exam by re-registering after three months has passed to allow for additional
study. Students register for the Comprehensive Exam as they would for any online course. Upon registration, students
gain access to suggested study questions and the exam. Students may attempt the exam once per registration period.
GRADUATION
When successful completion of a degree is awarded, the degree is mailed to the student along with a transcript of her/his
grades.
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MASTER OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (M.R.E.) DEGREE
Christ the Teacher College offers the Master of Religious Education Degree. The Master of Religious Education degree
provides a multi-disciplinary preparation for religious education ministry or a private apostolate at the service of
the Catholic Church. This program is grounded in the teaching of the Catholic Church, and offers practical applications
for ministry, so participants can apply what they learn in their courses immediately in their classrooms and ministries.
The M.R.E. program prepares future leaders of the Church for Religious Education Ministry, not simply by imparting
knowledge, but also sharing classroom applications, experience and excellent resources. Christ the Teacher College
graduates will not only be confident in their knowledge of the Catholic Faith, but also the various ministries and the
responsibilities contained therein. Students will learn from knowledgeable and experienced professors. Students will gain
practical skills, tools and the understanding necessary for successful ministry. Students earning the M.R.E. degree may
also earn Certificates concurrently (see page 6).
Many of the courses in our Masters of Religious Education program are the same courses offered through the Catholic
Education Center, LLC, with the addition of academic requirements. Anyone interested in auditing our courses may
take the same coursework through the Catholic Education Center, LLC.
The total number of graduate credits required for the Master of Religious Education degree is 57. This includes
prerequisite, required and elective courses. In addition, students of the M.R.E. must complete a portfolio which will
demonstrate readiness for ministry or a thesis, successfully complete written comprehensive exams, and sign an oath of
fidelity to the Magisterium.
PORTFOLIO
Each M.R.E. student must either compile a portfolio, which demonstrates readiness for ministry, or a thesis of appropriate
length (see below). The portfolio should contain detailed outlines of the various ministries as well as samples of necessary
tools to fulfill these ministries (e.g. ministry overview, catechist training necessary for ministry, norms and canons
relevant to ministry, databases, forms, correspondence, bulletin announcements and marking materials, resources for rites
and celebrations, etc.). The portfolio must correspond with the religious education ministry that the student wishes to
fulfill (e.g. Director of Religious Education, Youth Minister, Adult Catechist, Curriculum Writer, School Teacher, etc.).
Students will register for Portfolio advisement and will work with a Professor to build this portfolio, which will then be
graded by the Advisor.
THESIS
Each M.R.E. student must either compile a portfolio, which demonstrates readiness for ministry (see above), or a thesis of
appropriate length (50-60 pages). Student completing the thesis will register for a four month Thesis Advisement.
Students may choose their Advisor from among our pre-approved faculty. Students may register for additional sessions, if
continued Advisement is needed. The student will apply for Advisement by submitting a Thesis proposal to the Dean,
who will approve the Professor to work with the student between 2-4 hours per month. Grading of the thesis will not be
done by the Thesis Advisor. Students will register for Thesis defense as a separate registration from Advisement.
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M.R.E. REQUIRED COURSES
For the Master of Religious Education Degree students are required to complete:
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14 courses (42 graduate credits), including required courses and elective courses
Written comprehensive exams successfully
A portfolio demonstrating readiness for ministry, or a Thesis
An Oath of Fidelity to the Magisterium, and
The student must maintain a “B” grade (3.0 GPA) average throughout the program, which must be completed
within a period of ten years
Required Courses include (+ 9 electives):
CAT 590/600: The Catechism of the Catholic Church
CAT 601: The Ministry of the Word or CAT 613: The Teaching Tradition of the Church
CAT 602: Catechetical Norms and Ministries
SCR 580/601: Introduction to the Old Testament
SCR 590/602: Introduction to the New Testament
THE 601: Trinity: Father, Son and Holy Spirit
THE 623: Mariology
THE 651: Spiritual Theology or THE 650: Faith Development
Or
THE 620: God the Father and Revelation
THE 621: God the Son
THE 622: The Holy Spirit and the Church
THE 630: Liturgy and Sacraments
THE 603: The Second Vatican Council and the Church
THE 604: Fundamental Moral Theology
THE 605: Topics in Moral Theology
To apply for admission to the Master of Religious Education degree, students must complete and submit:
 a completed registration form (Appendix A)
 a one-page statement of purpose or intent for ministry
 three letters of recommendation (including one from their Pastor indicating they are a Catholic in good standing)
(Appendix B)
 a transcript of their undergraduate degree (this need not be in Religious Studies or Theology) from all previous
schools attended
 GREs are not required
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ACADEMIC POLICIES
Students are bound by the academic policies of the Christ the Teacher College Student Handbook in effect at the time of
their first registering as a matriculating student fully admitted to the program. A student who returns to the Christ the
Teacher College after an absence of more than one year will be bound by the requirements in force upon return.
GRADES
The range of grades, with the explanation and grade point of each, is as follows:
A
AB+
B
BC
F
I
W
Excellent (3.71-4.0)
Very Good (3.31-3.7)
Good, above average (3.01-3.3)
Good, satisfactory (2.71-3.0)
Fair, below average (2.31-2.7)
Poor, low pass (2.00-2.3)
Fail (0.0-1.99)
Incomplete, no credit (will appear on transcript)
Withdrawal (will not appear on transcript)
Students are required to maintain a B grade (3.0 GPA: grade point average) in the Master degree programs.
COURSE WITHDRAWL
During the first week (7 days) of the course students may withdraw from a course. Notice of withdrawal must be given in
writing to both Christ the Teacher College (attention the Registrar) and to the Professor of the course.
Students who withdraw within the first week will be reimbursed 75% of their tuition fee for the course, and this course
will not be on their transcript.
Students who withdraw more than one week (8+ days) into the course will not be reimbursed their tuition, and this course
will not be on their transcript.
Once acknowledgement of course withdrawal is given by the College Registrar, the student will no longer have access to
the online classroom.
Failure to notify Christ the Teacher College and the Instructor of withdrawal, results in the grade of “F”, Fail.
INCOMPLETES
If for a grave reason a student is unable to complete the requirements for a course by the end of four months, he may
apply in writing to the Professor for a temporary grade of “Incomplete,” by submitting (by email) an “Incomplete Request
Form” to the Professor, who will notify the Registrar. Incompletes are granted at the discretion of the Professor, and only
for grave reasons such as illness, unexpected job-related matters or family obligations, or other serious incapacity. If the
Professor approves the request, the student has one additional month to complete the course requirements (free of charge).
Should a student need longer than one month to complete the coursework, the student may re-register for the course,
paying full registration fees.
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ACADEMIC COUNSELING
Each student will be assigned an Academic Advisor from among the faculty. Students may seek academic advice or
counseling at any time from the Deans or their Advisor. Office hours may be arranged by email.
ACADEMIC PROBATION
A student is on probation if his Grade Point Average (GPA) falls below 3.0. He is permitted to register for three more
courses in order to raise his GPA to or above 3.0. Failure to do so may result in the necessity of withdrawing completely
from Christ the Teacher College. Students are permitted to repeat by re-registering courses in order to improve their
grades, and the second grade received will replace the previous grade. A student who is admitted to the Christ the Teacher
College on probation has six courses in which to maintain a GPA of 3.0 in order to be fully admitted to the M.R.E.
program.
PLAGIARISM
Plagiarism is the presentation of another’s ideas or information without proper recognition for their work, giving the
impressed that said ideas or information are your own. Plagiarism is cheating or stealing of intellectual property, and a
serious academic offense. Consequences for plagiarism range from a grade of “F” (fail) on the assignment, or in the
course, to dismissal from Christ the Teacher College.
LIBRARY RESOURCES/BOOK STORE
Whenever possible, required readings will be provided through free links in the online classroom. Whenever resources are
not provided, required readings will be made available in print through our online book store
(http://astore.amazon.com/christtheteachercollege-20) and will be shipped to your home. Students are also encouraged
to participate at their local library (many colleges allow for public library privileges) for additional resources.
FINANCIAL POLICIES
Christ the Teacher College maintains a very modest tuition to make the program reasonably accessible and affordable.
Payment of tuition is due upon course registration. Should a student find it necessary to withdraw within one week (7
days) of course registration upon written notice to both the Registrar and the Professor of the course, the student will be
refunded 75% of their payment. Students who withdraw from the course more than one week (8+ days) after registration
will not receive a refund.
Christ the Teacher College does not offer financial assistance at this time. Christ the Teacher College accepts no direct
federal aid, nor does the College participate in indirect programs of federal aid. Payment plans/options may be available..
Consult with the registrar for details.
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FEES:
Application Fee: No Cost
Registration Fees: No Cost
Technology Fees: No Cost
Transcripts (requested by student): $50
Certificate Processing: $50
Degree Processing: $50
PayPal Fee and/or Credit Card Processing Fee (Per 600 level Course or Deacon’s Wife registration fee) $25, and
$100 for D.Min. registration fee.
There is no fee if paying by check (students are responsible for NSF check fees).
TUITION:
Deacons’ Wives Program: $400/level fee (one year subscription)
Each 3-credit course: $800
Portfolio Advisement/Review: $800
Thesis Advisement $800/4 months
Thesis Review: $800
Comprehensive Exam: $800
Catholic Education Center, LLC, courses may be “upgraded” for academic credit through Christ the Teacher College. In
these cases, the Christ the Teacher College tuition will be discounted $30 per credit.
Classical Language Academy, LLC, courses may be “upgraded” for academic credit through Christ the Teacher College.
In these cases, Classical Language Academy students will receive a discount of $75 per Level.
Estimated Cost of Religious Education Certificate: $2,450*
Estimated Cost of Master of Religious Education Degree (full time student): $9,250*
*Books and credit card processing fees not included.
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STUDENT RECORDS
Student records are private and confidential, and are available only to authorized members of the faculty or
Administration who need to see them. The Christ the Teacher College privacy policy complies with the Family
Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (Buckley Amendment). Unless a student requests in writing that direct
information be held private, Christ the Teacher College may release the following direct information to any authorized
person(s) on request: name, address, telephone number, date and place of birth, and dates of attendance. Authorized
persons include prospective employers verifying applications, and officials performing security clearance checks. Any
student who wishes such information to be private must notify the Registrar of Christ the Teacher College in writing.
Official student academic transcripts are released only on the direct written request of the student.
STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
In light of the gospel message, Christ the Teacher College expects all students to conduct themselves in accord with the
Christian principles of justice and charity. Christ the Teacher College will treat students following the same principles,
and to provide due process in the investigation of any alleged infraction. Christ the Teacher College defines academic
misconduct to include violations of the academic regulations, cheating, plagiarism, obstruction of class activity,
falsification of information or documents, and lying. Penalties for any misconduct (academic or otherwise) may include
permanent dismissal, temporary suspension, probations, or a formal warning. Students accused of misconduct and facing
dismissal have the right to appeal to the, who will make a final decision.
Students have the right to have their complaints heard and addressed, whether these are complaints about a Professor,
another student, a member of the staff or Administration, or an objection about a grade received. Students are encouraged
to talk first with the Professor or other person involved if practical. If the complaint is not resolved, students will be
directed to the Dean; complaints that are not resolved by the Dean are to be addressed to the President of Christ the
Teacher College.
Any intellectual property produced by a student at Christ the Teacher College, excluding tests, exams, quizzes and
surveys, to fulfill in whole or part of the requirements of a course or degree in which the student in registered, will be
owned by the student. The College does not claim ownership of such intellectual property.
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CHRIST THE TEACHER COLLEGE
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Each course is three credits unless otherwise noted. Many of the courses are comprised of Catholic Education Center,
LLC courses (as indicated below the title in italics) plus additional required readings, exams and papers. Upon request,
students may take Catholic Education Center, LLC courses with the academic requirements proper to that component as
one-credit classes.
Courses in Black are ready for registration. Courses in Grey are contracted and expected to be ready soon!
See course requirements for Certificates (Page 6) and Degrees (Pages 11 and 13)
CAT 590/600: The Catechism of the Catholic Church (Lienhard)
Teaching the Creed, Teaching the Sacraments, Teaching the Moral Life, and Teaching Prayer
This course systematically teaches the content of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. This course prepares M.R.E.
students to make engaging lesson plans on the Creed, Sacraments, Moral Life and Prayer. M.T.S. students will lay a
foundation of the Church’s teaching for further theological study.
CAT 601: The Ministry of the Word (Caron)
Divine Pedagogy, Christ the Teacher, Evangelization and Catechesis
This course is aimed at deeply rooting those under formation as catechists and/or those responsible for catechesis in the
Church’s vision for this form of the ministry of the Word, in the context of evangelization and the Catechism of the
Catholic Church in the present historical moment. Emphasis will be given to helping the catechist develop his own
“catechetical style” by adapting the general principles of catechetical pedagogy.
CAT 602: Catechetical Norms and Ministries (Lienhard)
The General Directory for Catechesis
A study of modern catechetical needs, the General Directory for Catechesis and the application of these pastoral norms to
various ministries.
CAT 603: Teaching Methods and Learning Styles (Doyle, Whitehead, Hiester)
Teaching Methods and Learning Styles, Teaching the Faith to Students with Special Learning Needs, Montessori
Methodology for Faith Formation
A look at Catholic Education and its approach to teaching students with various learning needs.
CAT 604: Planning Lessons (Lienhard)
Catholic Education: What Every Teacher Needs to Know, The Life of Prayer, Tools for Teaching
Planning lessons first presents an overview of the catechetical ministry and the “big picture” of the Faith, followed by
traditions commonly taught and celebrated in religious education, as well as engaging classroom ideas to assist with
lesson-planning.
CAT 605: Effective Catechetical Instruction (Aull)
Self Management, Classroom Management, Time Management
This course presents resources for classroom management techniques and skills for teachers to enhance their teaching
experience within the context of Catholic Education in various formats.
CAT 606: Raising Catholics (Wallace)
Catholic Parenting, Building the Domestic Church, Leading Children to a Mature Faith
A systematic overview of the natural and supernatural rights, responsibilities, and obligations of the Catholic family in
educating children in the Faith, including practical guidelines for implementing religious instruction in the home, and for
planting the seeds of Faith that then might be watered and nourished by parish catechesis.
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CAT 608: Forming Leaders for the Church (Kidd)
Adult Faith Formation, Training Leaders, Living Out Your Faith.
This course presents the Faith developmental needs of young adults/adults and how to meet them, techniques for
training leaders in a parish, and how to live out the Catholic Faith in the light of the New Evangelization.
CAT 609: Youth and Youth Adults: The Future of the Church Today (Kidd)
A study of Youth and Young Adult Ministry in relation to service to the Church, call to worship, vocational discernment
and a critique of the programs available and needs yet to be met for form the future of the Church today.
CAT 610: Modeling Christ the Teacher (Aull)
Formation, Re-Formation, Perspective
This class begins with a focus on Christ the Teacher as our mentor through a study of the Parables of Christ. Students will
then learn Techniques and Best Practices for Personalized Learning, and the use of Teams in Self-directed Learning
through Dyads, Triads and Groups.
CAT 611: Psychological Perspectives in Religious Education (Acosta)
A study of mental and spiritual health to serve those in Religious Education. This course addresses temperaments and
skills to assist educators in the classroom, provides an understanding of the human condition of students upon which grace
builds, and tools for working with parents and special family situations that impact your classroom.
CAT 613: The Teaching Tradition of the Church (Lienhard)
Apostles to Apologists, The Great Catechists, Reformation to Modern Times
A study of the teaching Church and the historical process of its development, including St. Augustine and Classical
Catechesis, Christendom and St. Thomas Aquinas, the Catholic Reformation and the Roman Catechism, the renewed
Catechumenate and the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
CAT 614: Catholic Schools: Mission, Education, Challenges for Today (Wallace)
History of Catholic School, Catholic Education in Schools, Challenges for Catholic Schools Today
An historical investigation of the origins, rise, and decline of Catholic parochial education in the United States which
seeks to discern what Catholic education should be, what the current problems facing Catholic schools are, and what steps
need to be taken to restore the true identity of authentic Catholic education.
CAT616: Church History for Catechists (Mooney)
The First 1000 Years, The Second 1000 Years, American Church History
Key figures and events that catechists address when teaching the Faith.
CAT 616: Ministry Collaboration (Pinon)
A presentation of the role of the interrelationship of the parish and school, as well as practical assessments of how to
better relations between leaders of parish and school programs to best serve the church community.
CAT 617: Catechesis and the Arts: Art, Architecture and Music (Mahoney)
For centuries, Catholics have used the arts to reflect their faith and as catechetical tools. This course will present overarching principles and demonstrations for how to now use the arts to teach the faith.
CAT 618: Liturgical Catechesis (Gale)
The Sacraments, The General Instruction of the Roman Missal, The Liturgical Year
A presentation of the Church’s Sacraments and her liturgy with an emphasis on the General Instruction of the Roman
Missal, and how to effectively prepare people to actively participate in the liturgy.
CAT 620: Parish Catechetical Ministry (Nelson)
Roles in Religious Education, Religious Education Administration, Catechist Formation
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A virtual handbook for parish religious education! Filled with education about parish ministry, it also provides tools for
those in ministry, from databases and forms/templates, to check-lists and calendars.
CAT 621: Catechetical Ministry in Catholic Schools (Aull)
Teaching, Administration, Catholic Identity
This course presents an overview of industry standards, tools and skills for ministry as a Catholic school teacher and
administrator. It also looks at what makes a Catholic School, with an emphasis on identity, curriculum development, and
enculturation.
CAT 622: Youth Ministry (Hitzelberger)
A study of Program Administration, Youth Formation Needs, and Campus Ministry
CAT 623: Young Adult Ministry (Polchinski)
A study of Young Adult Programs, Administration, and parish/diocesan efforts for Young Adult Ministry.
CAT 624: Adult Catechetical Ministry (Gale)
This course presents current trends in Adult Faith Formation and topics addressed in various Adult Faith Formation
ministries.
CAT 625: The Dignity of Marriage (Workman)
Theology of Marriage, Marriage Preparation, Annulments
Marriage ministry requires a genuine understanding of the human person, a theological understanding of Matrimony as
well as requirements for marriage preparation, and unfortunately often a thorough understanding of Annulments.
CAT 626: Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) (Lienhard)
RCIA Program, RCIA Rites
A study of the RCIA program, from Inquiry through Mystagogy and a practial review of the rites necessary for parish
implementation.
CAT 627: Ministry Outreach: Reconciling Catholics (Anthony)
A study of the questions of modern-culture, with ministry applications to bring the culture of life to those to whom we
minister. This class will address questions of many fallen-away Catholics.
CAT 628: Catechetical Ministry and the Written Word (Berube)
The art and skill of writing for the purpose of catechetical ministry for the purpose of developing articles, publications and
social media ministry.
CAT 629: Apologetics for Today: Faith, Hope and Love (Anthony)
Theology of the Body, Apologetics, The Ministry of Apologetics
This course will study the challenges for Catholics today to live and defend the Faith through Apologetics addressing
topics regarding the Church, eternity and love.
CAT 630/SCR 630: Biblical Catechesis (Carnazzo)
Students will study the Scriptures that support the Church’s teaching as found in the four pillars of the Catechism of the
Catholic Church.
CAT 631/SCR 631: Biblical Typology: The Pentateuch (Schmiedicke)
This course studies the Pentateuch with the principles and attitudes of Fathers of the Church, in particular their attention to
the spiritual significance of all aspects of the Scriptures and their conviction that all of these find their fulfillment in the
mysteries of Christ and His Church.
CAT 632/SCR 632: Biblical Apologetics (Carnazzo)
A study of Apologetics presented through the lens of Scripture.
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CAT 633/SCR 633: Biblical Geography: The Holy Land (Carnazzo)
A Geographic and visual presentation of the Holy Land as it relates to the Gospels.
On occasion this course will be taught as an on-site tour of the Holy Land (in which case the cost will be based upon
travel expenses).
CAT 634: Teaching with the Scriptures (Mahoney)
An introduction to the Bible, and tools that are most useful when teaching the Faith.
CAT 640: Technology for Ministry (Ellis)
Technology for Ministry will equip students to confidently use familiar computer applications (we use Microsoft Office
Pro, available for purchase through our book store) for ministry. This course provides an overview of each program, as
well as practical hands-on projects to be completed that will provide samples and templates for real-life ministry.
CAT 641: The Business of an Apostolate (Sasscer)
CAT 642: Psychological Perspectives in Pastoral Ministry (Acosta)
Emphasis is given to the pastoral nature of ministry in the church, addressing specifically interactions with clergy,
colleagues and the parish community. This course addresses conflict resolution, boundaries, communication, compassion
towards the wounded, and the need to serve Christ in those we encounter.
CAT 645: Evangelization in the Technological Era (MacKinnon)
A study of technology, its uses and moral implications in the scope of evangelization.
CAT 700: Master of Religious Education Portfolio Advisement/Evaluation (Professor Assigned by the College)
Students will compile their portfolio for graduation to demonstrate readiness for ministry.
CAT 701: Master of Religious Education Comprehensive Examination
Student will register for comprehensive examinations, to be completed online. Exams are closed-book and timed. Students
will receive recommended study questions to prepare for exam. Students are graded by multiple professors as pass/fail.
THE 600: The Trinity (MacKinnon)
An overview of the Trinity as the foundational teaching of the Catholic Faith.
THE 620: God the Father and Revelation (Schmiedicke)
A study of God in Himself and of the First Person of the Blessed Trinity, and how He communicates with His creation.
THE 621: God the Son (Schmiedicke)
A study of the Second Person of the Trinity made Man: His Identity, Mission and Soteriology.
THE 622: The Holy Spirit and The Church (Schmiedicke)
A study of the Third Person of the Blessed Trinity, His mission and role in the Church.
THE 623: Mariology (Mahoney)
This course reflects upon the Mother of God's role in the divine plan and as an exemplar of the Christian life.
The historical and magisterial basis for the four Marian dogmas, the place of Marian devotion, and purported
Marian private revelations are examined.
THE 630: Liturgy and Sacraments (Van Slyke)
A study of the Church’s Liturgy from the East and West, including the Mass, the Sacraments and Liturgy of the Hours.
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THE 631: Ecclesiology (Nathe)
The study of the Christian Church as the Mystical Body of Christ, the Bride of Christ, and as the People of God occupies
participants of this course. Time is devoted to reflection on the mission of the Church, the role of the hierarchy vis-à-vis
the laity, and the various charisms, orders, congregations, institutes, etc. that help constitute the Church's catholic identity.
THE 632: Domestic Church (Le)
This course offers a magisterial perspective on the domestic church. Its primary purpose is to explore the
historical and theological development of the concept of domestic church as well as its ecclesiology and
sacramentality. This course also helps participants explore and understand deeply the family systems and the
nature of the family today in the United States.
THE 633: The Second Vatican Council and the Church (Whitehead, MacKinnon)
The Second Vatican Council, The Church
A study of the Second Vatican Council documents and how they relate to our understanding of the Church, her members
and mission.
THE 634: Introduction to Canon Law (Workman)
An introduction to Canon Law and its vital role to the life of the Church.
THE 640: Fundamental Moral Theology (Arias)
Moral theology is that branch of theology that addresses of God as our ultimate supernatural end, and of the means by
which we may attain unity with God. This course addresses the dignity of man, his rational and free nature, and his call to
direct his own actions (and how they are morally measured), by the grace of God, to his heavenly goal.
THE 641: Grace and Virtue (Meloche)
Drawing principles from the writings of St. Thomas Aquinas, and the Church’s magisterial teaching, this course is an
integrated examination of the nature and role of virtue and grace in the pursuit of human beatitude. A major goal of this
course is to understand the distinctive dispositive relationship between virtue and grace.
THE 642: Topics in Moral Theology (Maskell)
The Virtues, Social Justice, Medical Moral Theology
A survey of Moral Theology issues, presented in layman’s terms for catechists to engage adult students, and provide
answers for and guidance in pastoral situations regarding the Virtues, Social Justice and Medical Moral Questions.
THE 650: Faith Development (Meloche)
This course will explore the principles, means, and end of the Christian life of perfection. A special emphasis will be
placed on human nature as a fit recipient for man’s further ordering to grace and glory. Concomitantly, this course will
also investigate the implications of this ordering for the process of religious education and the Church’s catechetical
efforts.
THE 651: Spiritual Theology (Boettcher)
A survey of the many dimensions of spiritual life, and the principles for growth and fulfillment. Attention will be given to
having a coherent and systematic theological understanding, to Scriptural roots, and pragmatic application.
THE 652: Spiritual Classics (Boettcher)
The way to read, understand and put into practice the inspirational texts of Spiritual Classics, seeing them as having
universal truths to communicate and therefore relevant to everyone. We will be reading selections from The Shepherd of
Hermas, St. Augustine, St. Bonaventure, St. Catherine of Siena, St. Teresa of Avila, St. John of the Cross, St. Therese, and
others.
THE 653: Angels and Demons (Van Slyke)
An overview of the Church’s teaching on Angels, Demons, deliverance and exorcisms.
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THE 654: Eschatology (Le)
This course explores the church teachings on eschatological theology. It will survey the biblical and historical
development of eschatology (including death, parousia, resurrection, salvation, judgment, hell, purgatory,
heaven, etc.). It will also investigate controversial issues of the modern day, namely religion and science,
catastrophic events, end times, etc.
THE 660: Church History, Part 1 (0-800) (Pepino)
A study of Church History and the Fathers of the Church from the time Christ established His Church through the first
seven Ecumenical Councils.
THE 661: Church History, Part 2 (800-1500) (Nollen)
A study of Church History from the end of the Patristic Era, through the Great Schism to the Protestant Reformation.
THE 662: Church History, Part 3 (1500-Present) (Nollen)
A study of Church History from the Protestant Reformation, through the Modern Era.
THE 663: American Church History (Nollen)
A study of Church History from the discovery of the Americas, the founding of Missions to the Church today in the postVatican 2 era.
THE 664: Patristics (Pepino)
A survey of the Church’s Eastern and Western Fathers with an emphasis on key themes for theological discussion.
THE 665: Doctors of the Church (Sensat)
A study of the Doctors of the Church, their role in Church History and the significance of their teachings.
THE 670: Laity and Society (Luckey)
A study of the role of the laity and the church in the social spheres of politics, economics and justice.
THE 671: Aquinas: Law and Legal Theory (Nemeth)
An intensive examination of the jurisprudence and legal theory of St. Thomas Aquinas is the chief aim of this
course. Course includes, but is not limited to, the Thomistic definition, characterizations and qualities of law, its
aims and purposes, its various types and kinds and its correlation to virtue. Specific coverage also includes a
review of his natural law theory and more particularly how natural law provides a system to resolve moral and
ethical dilemmas. Course covers how laws may or may not be just or unjust and how an unjust law fails to bind
in conscience, and justifies and even compels disobedience. Finally, the course weighs and assesses the role of
human law and its essential importance for a civil society.
SCR 600: Teaching with Sacred Scripture (Mahoney)
An Introduction to Sacred Scripture, providing tools for interpreting, studying and teaching Scripture.
SCR 580/601: An Introduction to the Old Testament (Carnazzo)
Adam to Israel, Moses to the Promised Land, Joshua to Jesus
A survey of the historical, wisdom, and prophetical books of the Old Testament as a preparation for the New Testament
era. Includes the revelatory stages of salvation history, the importance of Biblical typology, and the function of fulfilled
prophecy.
SCR 590/602: An Introduction to the New Testament (Carnazzo)
Synoptic Gospels, Acts and Epistles, John and Revelation
A survey of the books of the New Testament as the fulfillment of the old covenant epoch, including the Gospels, the Acts
of the Apostles, the Pauline Corpus, the Catholic Epistles, and the Apocalypse of St. John.
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SCR 610: The Pentateuch (Carnazzo)
A study of Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy.
SCR 611: The Wisdom Literature (Carnazzo)
A study of the Wisdom books, Psalms and Historical Books of Joshua through III Kings.
SCR 612: The Prophets (Carnazzo)
A study of the historical setting, theological vision, and mission of the prophets of the Old Testament.
SCR 620: The Synoptic Gospels (Carnazzo)
A study of the Gospels accounts of Ss. Matthew, Mark and Luke through the lens of St. Matthew’s Gospel.
SCR 621: Acts and Paul (Carnazzo)
A study of the 14 Epistles of St. Paul, their character, unifying theological themes, and historical and theological
background, along with Acts of the Apostles.
SCR 622: Johannine Literature and the Catholic Epistles (Carnazzo)
A study of the Gospel according to St. John, the 3 epistles of St. John, Revelation of St. John, and the Catholic Epistles.
CAT 630/SCR 630: Biblical Catechesis (Carnazzo)
Students will study the Scriptures that support the Church’s teaching as found in the four pillars of the Catechism of the
Catholic Church.
CAT 631/SCR 631: Biblical Typology: The Pentateuch (Schmidicke)
This course studies the Pentateuch with the principles and attitudes of Fathers of the Church, in particular their attention to
the spiritual significance of all aspects of the Scriptures and their conviction that all of these find their fulfillment in the
mysteries of Christ and His Church.
CAT 632/SCR 632: Biblical Apologetics (Carnazzo)
A study of Apologetics presented through the lens of Scripture.
CAT 633/SCR 633: Biblical Geography: The Holy Land (Carnazzo)
A Geographic and visual presentation of the Holy Land as it relates to the Gospels.
PHL 600: Philosophy for Teaching the Faith (MacKinnon)
An overview of philosophical concepts such as evaluating and constructing logical arguments, the importance of causes
and their effects, the role of teleology, the relation of Faith and Reason, and understanding the role of philosophical
language as used in Church publications such as Papal Encyclicals, Council documents, and the Catechism of the Catholic
Church, all of which are important for understanding the foundation upon which we must teach the Faith.
PHL 601: History of Christian Philosophy (Wunsch)
A survey of the history of Christian Philosophy, key philosophers and their contributions to Christian thought.
PHL 602: Philosophical Errors (Wunsch)
A study of Philosophical errors that impede man’s understanding of the truths of our Faith.
LTN 600: Latin (Pepino)
This course engages individuals in Latin, from first introduction to actual conversation. This course is offered through the
Classical Language Academy and begins the first of every month.
GRK 600: Biblical Greek (Carnazzo)
This course engages individuals in Biblical Greek, from first introduction to actual conversation. This course is offered
through the Classical Language Academy and begins the first of every month.
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FACULTY AND ADMINISTRATION
Colette Lienhard, M.A., President
Amy MacKinnon, M.A., S.T.B., Dean
PROFESSORS (In Alphabetical Order):
Segunda Yenez Acosta, Ph.D. received her doctorate from the University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland with a
Ph.D. in Stress Management and sub-specialty in Pain Management. Her Masters of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) degree
with a specialty in Psychiatric-Mental Health was at Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C. She received her
undergraduate studies from the University of Sto. Tomas, Manila, Philippines with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing
(B.S.N.) degree. Her professional certifications include: Diplomate, American Academy of Pain Management and Clinical
Nurse Specialist in Psychiatric-Mental health, American Nurses Association Credentialing Center. Her current positions
include: Founder and President, S.T.R.E.S.S. Centre Inc.; Founder, President and Chairman of the Board, Holy Trinity
Jubilee Park Inc.; Founder, Teenage Enrichment for the Apostles of Mary (T.E.A.M. Retreat); President, Our Lady Seat
of Wisdom Praesidium of the Legion of Mary, St. Clare of Assisi Catholic Church and Confirmation Catechist, St. Clare
of Assisi Catholic Church.
Gerard-Marie Anthony, M.A. received his B.A. in Theology from Christendom College, and his M.A. in Theology from
the Catholic Distance University. He also has earned Virginia Catholic Education Association Teaching Certification. Mr.
Anthony is the author of Who Am I: The Theology of the Body if Prayer (Bazalel Books), and has contributed articles to
Lay Witness Magazine and Spirituality Today e-magazine. He has also been a guest on “Son Rise Morning Show” and
“Catholic Connection with Teresa Tomeo” (EWTN Radio). Gerard-Marie Anthony is a theologian, author, apologist and
religion/bioethics teacher.
Joseph Arias, S.T.D. (Cand.) received his B.A. in philosophy and theological studies from Loyola Marymount
University in Los Angeles, CA. In 2003 he completed his M.A. in theological studies at the Notre Dame Graduate School
of Christendom College in Alexandria, VA. He went on to earn the ecclesiastical S.T.B. and S.T.L. degrees from the
Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception at the Dominical House of Studies in Washington, D.C. Since 2006
Joseph has taught theology for the graduate and undergraduate programs of Christendom College, including classes on
Sacred Scripture, Ecclesiology, Fundamental Moral Theology, and Bioethics. He also teaches occasionally for the
Permanent Diaconate Formation Program of the Diocese of Tulsa, Oklahoma. He recently published an article in the
National Catholic Bioethics Quarterly (summer 2011).
Jerry Aull, D.Min (Cand.), earned his Master of Arts in Systematic Theology in 1976 from the University of Notre
Dame, Indiana, a B.A. in Philosophy and Theology from St. Louis University in 1974. Jerry has extensive ministry
experience spanning 40 years, including teaching at Catholic Colleges, High Schools, and the Diaconate Formation
program for the Archdiocese of Atlanta. Jerry has served as a High School Administrator, Parish educator (teaching every
level of CCD, RCIA and giving retreats, missions and conferences) and liturgical musician. Jerry is an award-winning
professional workshop leader and keynote speaker for Stephen Covey (25 years). Jerry has been married for over 40
years, and is father to six children.
Keith Berube, M.A. (Cand) graduated with a BA in Theology and a minor in Philosophy from Franciscan University in
1998. He has a varied background which includes 10 years as the Pro-Life Director for the Diocese of Columbus, Ohio; a
short stint working for a law firm; several years as a writer; 2 years as a high school Theology Teacher at their parish
CCD program; and a few years of composing music for weddings, Masses, and special occasions. Mr. Berube is an avid
lover of literature, and he enjoys studying classic works and writing books. He has completed a young adult novel entitled
The Secret Adventures of Pip Weatherly, which was a finalist in the Tuscany Press publishing competition in 2012, and he
has recently resubmitted it for publishing.
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Fr. John Boettcher, S.T.D., focused his doctoral work on how Scripture (in particular, the Prologue of John) can be
integrated into a theological system and then applied to interpret other Scripture. He has a wide breadth of intellectual
experience, with a B.A. in Physics from U.C. Berkeley, 4 years solar cell research, an M.A. in Biblical Studies, and an
S.T.L in Fundamental Theology. He has taught in Rome, Jerusalem, Canterbury, and now at the Josephinum in Ohio. Fr.
John has ministered in parishes, youth ministry, retreats, and pilgrimages, having lived a total of over two years in Israel
and eight in Italy. He is currently working on computer-assisted text studies.
Sebastian Carnazzo, Ph.D. received his MA in Theology with a concentration in Sacred Scripture from the Notre Dame
Graduate School of Christendom College, and a Ph.D. in Biblical Studies at Catholic University of America in
Washington, DC. He is the Academic Dean of Christ the Teacher College, founding director of the Academy of Classical
Languages, and he is an adjunct lecturer in Sacred Scripture and Catechetics for Notre Dame Graduate School of
Christendom College. He is also the academic director of the program for the formation of deacons in the Diocese of
Tulsa, OK, and lecturer in New Testament for the St. Gregory Seminary program for the formation of deacons in the
Melkite Eparchy of Newton, MA.
Sr. Bernadette Caron, S.O.L.I., M.A. is a member of the Sisters of Our Lady Immaculate based in Cambridge, Ontario,
Canada. She received her M.A. in Theology from Notre Dame Graduate School of Christendom College with a
specialization in Catechetics. She also earned the Advanced Apostolic Catechetical Diploma, which is granted by the
same institution on behalf of the Holy See. Over the past fifteen years, Sister Bernadette has been highly involved in the
spread of the Catholic Faith in a wide variety of forms from apologetics, youth retreats, parish catechetical programs and
youth groups to adult Faith formation, RCIA, presentations and classroom visitation, as well as the use of media for
evangelization. She also holds a Bachelor of Music from the University of Western Ontario and has knowledge and
experience in the area of sacred liturgical music.
Susan Doyle, M.Ed. is the Director of Religious Education at Blessed Sacrament Church in Alexandria, Virginia, where
she also teaches middle school math in the parish school. She earned her bachelor's degree in English at the College of
William and Mary and her Masters in Special Education at the University of Virginia. Before working for the Church,
Susan taught in public schools. For her work with special needs students, she was awarded "Excellence in Education" by
the Chamber of Commerce in Alexandria and received additional recognition three times from the school system for
which she worked.
Deanna Ellis, A.A. is an instructor at St. Clair College since 1989, with a specialty in computer and information
technology, e-learning, office Administration and business best practices. Deanna has worked as an office manager,
program assistant and education coordinator since 1998, and recently has dedicated her services to the improvement of
ministry administration.
Jason Gale, M.A. received an B.A in Catechetics and Theology from Franciscan University of Steubenville in 2007 and a
M.A. in Theology from Franciscan in 2012. He has had several articles published in The Sower Review and is currently
working toward an Ecclesiastical License in Catechetics from the Maryvale Institute in Birmingham, UK. He resides with
his wife and three children in Tyler, Texas where works as a Catechetical Leader at the Cathedral of the Immaculate
Conception.
Noelle Hiester, M.A., graduated cum laude from Franciscan University of Steubenville with a BA in Humanities and
Catholic Culture in 1995 and an MBA in 1997. She worked for a charter school management company in Boston, MA, as
a teacher at Trivium School in Lancaster, MA and as an accountant for Barry Communications in Worcester, MA before
returning to school in 2006. In 2007, Noelle moved to Virginia to pursue full time graduate studies and graduated summa
cum laude from the Notre Dame Graduate School of Christendom College with an MA in Theological Studies with a
concentration in Systematic Theology in 2009. Noelle is certified in Catechesis of the Good Shepherd for ages 3-6 and 6-9
and will complete her 9-12 training in 2014. Noelle is also working on Director of Religious Education certification
through the St. John Bosco Conference at Franciscan University. Noelle has been Assistant Director of Religious
Education at St. Bernadette Parish in Springfield, VA since 2007.
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Christopher Hitzelberger, M.Ed. is the assistant Campus Minister at Virginia Tech.
He has nine years of experience as a Coordinator of Youth Ministry and middle school teacher. He is also an occasional
guest speaker at George Mason University and Marymount University for their respective campus ministry programs.
He has a certificate in Youth Ministry Studies from The Center for Ministry Development and a Master Catechist
Certificate from the Diocese of Arlington. He served for a year with NET Ministries in St.Paul, MN and volunteered with
the campus ministry program at Marymount University.
Romano Kidd, M.A., received his B.S. in Aviation Management from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, and his
M.A. in Pastoral Theology from Saint Joseph’s College of Maine. Romano Kidd is an active duty enlisted Marine with 28
years of military service. He has served in North Carolina, Florida, Japan, and Arizona in many different leadership roles.
While stationed in Pensacola, Florida, he worked as an instructor and curriculum manager at the Navy/Marine Corps air
traffic control school. He is designated by the military as a Master Training Specialist (M.T.S.) and Weapons and Tactics
Instructor (WTI). Romano is a certified catechist for the Archdiocese for the Military Services and has taught religious
education for more than 10 years. He has also performed as the Catholic youth ministry coordinator for Marine Corps
Bases-Japan for three years.
Phi C. Le, D.Min., was awarded a degree of Doctor of Ministry from The Catholic University of America in 2013 after
completing all his course work and a dissertation on domestic church and lectio divina. He came to the United States of
America from Vietnam in 1995. He graduated from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in 2003 with
his Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy and Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. After his undergraduate studies, he
went to Loyola New Orleans for his graduate studies. During the course of his graduate studies, he also went to Jesuit
School of Theology at Berkeley in Berkeley, California, for a year after Hurricane Katrina. He completed a Master of Arts
degree in Religious Studies in 2006 and also earned a Master’s degree in Pastoral Studies in 2013 from Loyola New
Orleans in New Orleans, Louisiana. While pursuing his theological studies, Dr. Phi Le has served as a youth minister and
pastoral assistant at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He also taught Morality and Church History
at St. Joseph’s Academy in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Colette Lienhard, M.A. earned a double Honors Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies and French from the University of
Western Ontario in 1997, and a M.A. Theology from the Notre Dame Graduate School of Christendom College in 1999
with a specialization in Catechetics. Through the same institution, she also received the Advanced Apostolic Catechetical
Diploma awarded by the Holy See, the highest recognized diploma in the field of Catechetics. Colette is the author of the
revised edition of the Faith and Life catechetical textbook series, published by Ignatius Press, having edited the student
texts, authored the student activity books and teacher’s manuals for grades 1-8, and contributed greatly to their online
classroom resources. In collaboration with the Salvatore Ciresi and Sebastian Carnazzo, Colette has written a high school
catechism curriculum for Aquinas Learning. Colette has worked in Catholic Education as a Director of Religious
Education, as an Assistant Principal in a Catholic elementary school, and as adjunct professor in Catechetics at the
Christendom Graduate School. She is frequently a lecturer in catechist formation for parishes in the Diocese of Arlington.
In 2006 Colette became the founder and Director of the Catholic Education Center, LLC, and she is a contributing
instructor for the online courses. Colette is the President of Christ the Teacher College.
William Luckey, Ph.D. earned his B.A. from St. John’s University in Political Science, with a minor in philosophy. He
earned an M.B.A. from Shenandoah University, an M.A., Economics from George Mason University, an M.A. and Ph.D.
from Fordham University in Political Philosophy and American Government, A Dogmatic Theology Certificate and an
M.A. in Systematic Theology from Notre Dame Graduate School of Christendom College. Dr. Luckey is a professor of
Political Science and Economics at Christendom College, where he teaches on American Government and Politics;
American Political Theory; American National Government; American Constitutional Law; Civil Rights and Liberties;
Public Opinion and Propaganda; The Environment and Public Law; The American Presidency; The Legislative Process;
Introduction to the Study of Law; State and Local Government and Administration; Municipal Government and
Administration; Western Political Thought I: Classical and Medieval; Western Political Thought II: Recent and
Contemporary; The Classical Political Tradition; Medieval Political and Social Theory; Modern Political Theory;
Contemporary Political Theory; Principles of Political Theory; The Development of Constitutionalism; The Political
Theory of the French Revolution; Counter-revolutionary Political Theory; Solidarism; Politics Practical; International
Economics; Money and Banking; History of Economic Thought; Seminar in International Economic Development. Dr.
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Luckey has published many articles in Faith and Reason, The Journal of Markets and Morality, and "The Contribution of
John Courtney Murray, S.J.: A Catholic Perspective," in Grasso and Hunt, ed's., John Courtney Murray and the American
Civil Conversation; a regular column, "Economics 101 for Catholics" on the Catholic News Agency website; article, "The
New Science of Politics" in American Conservatism: an Encyclopedia (Wilmington, DE: ISI Books, 2006.) Ron Church
Memorial Lecture on Religion and Economics at the Austrian Scholars Conference, Auburn University, "Suggestions on
rebuilding Catholic Social Teaching on economics" (Journal of the Institute of Economic Affairs, March 2010), He is an
Adjunct Scholar of the Ludwig von Mises Institute, The Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty, The
Advisory Board of the Center for Economic Personalism, and a member of the Fellowship of Catholic Scholars.
Amy MacKinnon, S.T.B., M.A., earned her B.A. in Psychology from the University
of Massachusetts, Boston in 2003. In 2010, she earned her M.A. in Theology from the Notre Dame Graduate School of
Christendom College. In 2013, she earned her S.T.B. and in 2015 she will receive her S.T.L., both in Thomism, from the
Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception at the Dominican House of Studies in Washington, D.C. Amy has served
as a Director of Religious Education at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Annandale, Virginia where she mentored
catechists and developed Adult Education Programs, including some specializing in Theology of the Body, Scripture
Study, and Book Clubs that reflect on culture and apologetics and taught CCD from grades 4-12, as well as RCIA for over
10 years.
Patricia Maskell, M.A. began her career in health care as a BSN, RN working in the
Trauma setting. She assisted with the alleviation of suffering while helping her patients and their families work through
the many ethical and moral questions in health care. Following her graduation from Education for Parish Services E.P.S.),
Pat began her work at Notre Dame Graduate School of Christendom College, where she completed her MA with a
concentration in Moral Theology. Her research interests include Mariology,
human suffering and patient advocacy.
William Mahoney, Ph.D. earned his doctorate summa cum laude in theology from the University of Adam Mickiewicz in
Poznań, Poland, an S.T.L. in dogmatic theology and an S.T.L. in biblical theology from the Pontifical University of St.
Thomas Aquinas in Rome, Italy, and an M.A. in philosophy from the Franciscan University of Steubenville. Having
taught at the high school and college levels, Dr. Mahoney has also written numerous articles which can be found in New
Oxford Review, Homiletic and Pastoral Review, The Catholic Response, and Latin Mass Magazine. He has also worked
as an editor and a translator, for example, on the Collects of the Roman Missal and Athanasius Schneider’s Dominus
Est, both published by Newman House press in 2012 and 2008 respectively and on the 2004 Italian bestseller, Il
Falsario, which was published in English by Roman Catholic Books as The Deceiver. Dr. Mahoney is currently the chief
English consultant and editor for Poznan Theological Studies and provides research and writing assistance for various
projects. For example, he recently assisted in the preparation of a paper entitled “Liturgy, Ritual, and Contemporary
Man,” presented by Abbot Zielinski of the Congregation of Divine Worship and Discipline of the Sacraments at Sacra
Liturgia 2013, an international conference on the liturgy which was held in Rome, Italy.
Richard Meloche, Ph.D., is a native of Canada and earned his initial degrees in philosophy and theology from the
University of Western Ontario. Dr. Meloche enjoyed a 5-year fellowship at Ave Maria University during which time he
wrote and successfully defended his dissertation on St. Thomas Aquinas’ appropriation of Aristotle in regards to human
beatitude. He holds a mandatum from Archbishop Paul S. Coakley of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City and teaches
theology, philosophy, and the ‘great books’ at St. Gregory’s University.
Patrick Mooney, M.A. (Cand.) attended the United States Naval Academy, majoring in History, and graduated in 1985
with a Bachelor of Science Degree. He spent 23 years on active duty as a Naval Officer as a Surface Warfare Officer,
including afloat tours on 6 ships reaching his final rank of Commander. Since he retired from the Navy in 2008, Mr.
Mooney has been employed by General Dynamics Information Technology in a variety of positions supporting the
Department of Defense (DoD) and is currently a program manager responsible for several DoD programs. In 2012,
Professor Mooney successfully completed the Diocese of Arlington Master Catechist program. In 2011 Professor Mooney
began studies at the Notre Dame graduate School of Christendom Collage and expects to complete a Masters of
Systematic Theology Degree in 2014.
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Tobias Nathe, S.T.D, recently obtained a Doctorate of Sacred Theology with an emphasis in Moral Theology/Ethics from
The Catholic University of America (CUA), writing on "The Form Love Takes in the World: On Hans Urs von Balthasar's
Contribution to Ethics." In 2006, he received the Licentiate in Sacred Theology from the John Paul II Institute for Studies
on Marriage and Family, writing on "St. Ephraim’s Liturgical Vision of Paradise and the Trees in Its Midst: On the Cultic
Ordering and Appropriation of Goods." In 2002, he obtained both an M.A. in Theology and a B.A. in Philosophy from
Franciscan University of Steubenville, eight years after receiving his first B.A. in Recreation and Leisure Studies from
Washington State University with an emphasis in Sport Management and a Minor in Public Relations. He is currently
teaching the online course, Christian Marriage and Family Life, for CUA and leads RCIA at his parish, St. James in
Mount Ranier, MD.
Delores Nelson, M.A. is a third order Carmelite with the community of St. Therese of the Child Jesus in Annandale, VA.
She earned an Honors Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from National University in San Diego, California in
1984, and a Masters in Computer Information Systems in 1990 from Strayer University. In 2003 she earned a M.A. in
Theology from the Notre Dame Graduate School of Christendom College. Over the years, she has served the catechetical
ministry in various capacities as a Youth Minister, Catechist, and Director of Religious Education.
Charles Nemeth, Ph.D. earned his B.A. from the University of Delaware, M.S., his M.A. from Niagara University, M.A.
from Duquesne University, J.D. from the University of Baltimore, another M.A. and Ph.D. from Duquesne University and
his LL.M. from George Washington University. Charles P. Nemeth, Chair and Professor at John Jay College - the City
University of New York, has spent the vast majority of his professional life in the study and practice of law and justice,
the analysis and critique of moral and ethical issues in a legal construct, as well as a recognized expert on the
jurisprudence of St. Thomas and St. Augustine and its applicability to contemporary settings. Dr. Nemeth has authored
original scholarly works relevant to the legal theory of St. Thomas Aquinas including: Aquinas and King: A Discourse on
Civil Disobedience (Carolina Academic Press, 2010); Aquinas and Crime (St. Augustine's Press, 2009) and Aquinas in the
Courtroom (Greenwood and Praeger Publishing, 2001. Other prominent works encompass: Introduction to Homeland
Security 2nd (CRC Press, 2010/2013); Private Security and the Law 4th (Elsevier, 2012); Criminal Law (Prentice Hall,
2003; CRC Press 2011), Law & Evidence: A Primer for Criminal Justice, Criminology, Law, and Legal Studies (Prentice
Hall, 2001; Jones and Bartlett, 2010) and Private Security and the Investigative Process (CRC Press, 2010)
Terrance Nollen, Ph.D. has worked for thirty years in the fields of education and library science. He began his
undergraduate studies at Divine Word College in Epworth, Iowa. There he received a B.A. in Sociology and a minor in
Secondary Education. Next, he studied European and American History at the University of Iowa. He was awarded a
M.A. in these fields from the University of Iowa. After a short stint teaching high school, he entered the University of
Illinois-Urbana and completed a M.S. in Library Science. His first full time position in higher education was as a
Reference/Bibliographic Instruction Librarian at Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, Kansas. While at Pittsburg, he
completed a M.S. in Education. Soon after being tenured, he was hired at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln as the
Education Librarian for the university. Shortly after beginning at the University of Nebraska, Professor Nollen began a
Ph.D. in the fields of Curriculum and Instruction at Teachers College. He completed the degree after five years of study.
During this time he was hired away from the University of Nebraska by the Lincoln Public Schools as a children’s
librarian. This lasted approximately ten years, and Dr. Nollen taught Children’s Literature at the University of Nebraska
for six years in this period. In 1998, he was hired as the Library Director and Professor of History at St. Gregory the Great
Seminary in Seward, Nebraska. He currently holds both of these positions at St. Gregory the Great. In 2000, Dr. Nollen
was hired as the Professor of Church History at Our Lady of Guadalupe Seminary in Seward, Nebraska. He is still holds
this appointment at Our Lady of Guadalupe Seminary. Dr. Nollen’s research interests are Church History, Church/State
Relations, European and American History. As well, he writes a weekly column in the Southern Nebraska Register, the
local diocesan newspaper, recommending children’s books based on Judeo/Christian values.
John Pepino, Ph.D. fell in love with Latin and early Church history while growing up in
France in the 1970s and 1980s. After graduating from high school he came to the USA where he studied for a BA and MA
in Greek and Latin classics, and ultimately obtained a Ph.D. in the Fathers of the Church from the Department of Greek
and Latin at the Catholic University of America. His love for the language and its history has led him to attend courses by
Vatican Latinist Fr. Reginald Foster and to teach summer Latin courses in Rome two summers in a row. For over ten
years now John has been pursuing and teaching his interests at Our Lady of Guadalupe Seminary in Nebraska.
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Ana Lisa Pinon, M.A. earned her B.A. and M.A. from Franciscan University of Steubenville. Ana Lisa has served as a
Director of Religious Education and specializes in RCIA, Religious Education, Teacher Training and Adult Faith
Formation. She has served on the board of directors for the lay board of Directors of Religious Education for 4 year.
Dorothy Polchinski
Nathanael Schmiedicke, Ph.D. earned his B.A. with honors from Thomas Aquinas College (CA). He completed his
M.A. (2004) and Ph.D. (2007) in Biblical Theology at Marquette University in Milwaukee. Since then he has taught
Theology, Scripture, Ethics, Patristics, Classics, Catechetics, and languages (Hebrew, Latin) at several institutions of
higher learning, including St. Charles Borromeo Seminary (Philadelphia, PA), The Aquinas Institute for Sacred Doctrine
(Lander, Wyoming), Villanova University (Villanova, PA), The University of Mary (Rome, Italy Campus), and Our Lady
of Guadalupe Seminary (Lincoln, NE). Dr. Schmiedicke also teaches several Biblical Studies courses for the online
Classical Liberal Arts Academy. He has appeared on EWTN and Catholic Answers Live and is a Senior Fellow with Dr.
Scott Hahn's St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology.
Rev. Clinton Sensat, M.Div., S.T.L. graduated summa cum laude from St. Joseph's Seminary College in St. Benedict,
Louisiana with a Bachelor of Arts degree, double-majoring in philosophy and the liberal arts in 2004. He spent his
pastoral year of 2004-2005 teaching moral theology at Vermilion Catholic High School. In 2009 he graduated summa cum
laude with a Master of Divinity degree as well as a Master of Arts in Theology degree from Mount St. Mary's Seminary in
Emmetsburg, Maryland. On June 6th, 2009, he was ordained a priest of the Diocese of Lafayette (Louisiana) by Most
Rev. Michael Jarrell. From 2009-2011 he served as parochial vicar to Sacred Heart parish and St. Joseph's parish in Ville
Platte, Louisiana, and served also as chaplain to Sacred Heart School (K-12). In May of 2013, he graduated summa cum
laude from the Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception at the Dominican House of Studies with a Licentiate in
Sacred Theology (S.T.L.), concentrating in Systematic Theology. Fr. Sensat has been engaged in catechetical ministry for
more than fourteen years.
Daniel G. Van Slyke, S.T.L., Ph.D., has extensive experience teaching Church history, sacraments, sacred liturgy, and
systematic theology to seminarians, permanent diaconate candidates, and adult students both in the classroom and online.
He holds an M.A. in theology from the University of Dallas, an S.T.L. in theology from the University of St Mary of the
Lake, and a Ph.D. in historical theology from Saint Louis University. Dr. Van Slyke also has earned a Certification in
Research Design and Certification in Instructional Design and Teaching Online Courses, both through the Catholic
Distance Learning Network of the National Catholic Educational Association. With special interests in ancient Church
history and Christian worship, Dr. Van Slyke has lectured widely and published articles in various venues, including The
Homiletic and Pastoral Review, The Josephinum Journal of Theology, New Blackfriars, and The New Catholic
Encyclopedia. Currently on the board of advisors for the journal Ephemerides Liturgical and Seminary Journal, Dr Van
Slyke has served also as an editor of Antiphon: A Journal for Liturgical Renewal and an advisor for Usus Antiquior.
David Wallace, M.A., received his B.A. in theology from Christendom College, having written a thesis on metaphysical
questions relating to the Eucharistic sacrifice. In 2010 he was awarded his M.A. summa cum laude with distinction in
theological studies with a concentration in systematic theology from the Notre Dame Graduate School of Christendom
College. There he wrote a thesis on the sensus fidelium and its relation to doctrinal development. David is active in the
Washington, DC-based Fatima Caravan No. 265 of the International Order of the Alhambra, a Catholic fraternal and
charitable organization dedicated to assisting the intellectually disabled. Since 2007 he has served as the Director of
Religious Education of St. Bernadette's Catholic Church in Springfield, Virginia, where he leads the parish catechetical
program and teaches a variety of adult theological programs and Scripture studies.
Kenneth Whitehead, Ph.D. (Hon.) is a retired U.S. Assistant Secretary of Education for Postsecondary Education
appointed by President Ronald Reagan in 1988. Earlier he was a career diplomat who served in Rome and the Middle East
and as the Chief of the Arabic Service of the Voice of America. Later for eight years, he was Executive Vice President of
Catholics United for the Faith. He now works as a writer, editor, and translator in Falls Church, VA. He is the author of
dozens of articles on political, moral, social, and theological issues; and of a number of books, including, especially, One,
Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic: The Early Church Was the Catholic Church (Ignatius Press, 2000). His latest books
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include: The New Ecumenism: How the Catholic Church after Vatican II Took Over the Leadership of the World
Ecumenical Movement (Alba House/St. Paul’s, 2009) ; Mass Misunderstandings: The Mixed Legacy of the Vatican II
Liturgical Reforms (St. Augustine’s Press, 2009); and The Renewed Church: The Second Vatican Council’sEnduring
Teaching about the Church (Sapientia Press, 2009). A revised, updated edition of the book he co-authored with James
Likoudis in 1981, The Pope, the Council, and the Mass, was published by Emmaus Road Publishing in 2006. He is also
the co-author of Flawed Expectations: The Reception of the Catechism of the Catholic Church (Ignatius Press, 1996), coauthored with the late Msgr. Michael J. Wrenn). He is the translator of more than twenty books from French, German, or
Italian, and has recently translated Roman Curia Archbishop Agostino Marchetto’s Il Concilio Ecumenico Vaticano II,
which is published by the University of Scranton Press. He is also the editor of a number of volumes, including, most
recently, After 40 Years: Vatican Council II’s Diverse Legacy (St. Augustine's Press, 2007); and The Idea of the Catholic
University (Fellowship of Catholic Scholars, 2009). He is the 1998 recipient of the Cardinal Wright Award of the
Fellowship of Catholic Scholars; the 2004 recipient of the Frederick Ozanam Award of the Society of Catholic Social
Scientists; the 2006 Humanitarian Award of the American Maritain Association; and, with his wife, Margaret, the 1993
Faith and Family Award from Women for Faith and Family. Educated at the University of Utah and the University of
Paris, Mr. Whitehead holds an honorary doctorate in Christian letters from the Franciscan University of Steubenville in
Ohio.
Margaret M. Whitehead, M.R.S., has served for many years as a Director of Religious Education both in New York and
in Virginia. Mrs. Whitehead has also been a full-time elementary school teacher; and at other times during the years when
she was primarily a stay-at-home wife and mother, she has worked as a substitute teacher and teacher aide in school
systems in both New York and Virginia. In the 1985-86 school year she was a religion teacher at Denis J. O'Connell High
School in Arlington, Virginia. Throughout most of her adult life she has regularly volunteered as a CCD religion teacher
wherever she happened to be (beginning in Tripoli, Libya, during a Foreign Service assignment!). She continues to teach
CCD in retirement. Between 1987 and 1991 Mrs. Whitehead was a co-founder (with Dr. Onalee S. McGraw) and
president of the Educational Guidance Institute (EGI), a non-profit organization established to promote and carry out
programs focused on abstinence-based education in human sexuality for teen-agers, emphasizing both family involvement
and parent-teen communication. With support from the Office of Adolescent Pregnancy Programs of the U.S. Department
of Health and Human Services, Mrs. Whitehead co-managed abstinence-based, age-appropriate, family-centered family
life programs in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, DC, including programs in both the African-American and
Hispanic communities. She still serves on the Board of EGI. Mrs. Whitehead was co-author of the EGI Challenge
Program, an abstinence-based, family-centered, age-appropriate family life education program as well as other materials
to help parents teach their children about chastity. She currently serves on the national Board of Directors of Women for
Faith and Family (WFF), which in 1993 published her booklet Sex Education: The Catholic Scene. She also writes articles
in their magazine, Voices. Mrs. Whitehead was educated at Wayne State University, and did graduate work at the
University of Detroit. She has a Master's Degree in Religious Studies from the Archdiocesan Catechetical Institute in
Yonkers, New York.
Rev. Jamie Workman, M.A., M.Div., J.C.L. is originally from Bellefonte, P.A. He earned an A.S. in Business
Management from Northern Virginia Community College in 1997, and a B.S. in Business Management from George
Mason University in 2000. A convert to Catholicism, Fr. Workman also felt called to serve Christ and His Church. He
studied for the priesthood at Mount St. Mary's Seminary for the Diocese of Arlington, where he earned his Masters of
Divinity as well as the M.A. in Theology. In 2013, Fr. Workman earned his J.C.L. (Canon Law degree) at Catholic
University of America. He is in residence in a parish in Arlington Diocese and also serves as a Board Member for
Commissioned by Christ, a non-profit Catholic Missionary Organization. Fr. Workman is a presenter for the Arlington
Diocese Conference for the Engaged, and serves at the tribunal.
Mark Wunsch, Ph.D. received his B.A. from Regis University, and his Ph.L. and Ph.D. (Cand.) from the Pontifical
University of St. Thomas Aquinas (Angelicum) in Rome. He is an assistant professor of Philosophy at Christendom
College. His teaching specialties include: Metaphysics, History of Philosophy, St. Thomas Aquinas, Philosophical
Anthropology and Ethics.
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