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Christ the Teacher College
Leading Students to Christ
Student Bulletin
THE CATHOLIC EDUCATION CENTER, LLC:
The Catholic Education Center, LLC, is a privately owned initiative that is faithful to the
Magisterium of the Catholic Church. All of our courses are submitted to the Arlington
Diocese 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. Christ the Teacher College
is part of the Catholic Education Center, LLC.
The Catholic Education Center, LLC, offers flexible formation through online
opportunities for today's teachers of the faith. Our mission is to teach the teachers - not
simply by imparting knowledge, but also sharing classroom applications, experience and
useful resources. We provide excellent, cost-efficient catechist formation that can be
used immediately in ministry.
CHRIST THE TEACHER COLLEGE:
Christ the Teacher College is a coeducational college institutionally committed to the
Magisterium of the Catholic Church. Christ the Teacher College offers Certification in
Religious Education, the Master of Religious Education degree, the Master of
Theological Studies degree and the Doctor of Ministry degree. Our programs are
designed to prepare leaders of the Church for the New Evangelization.
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HISTORY:
The Catholic Education Center, LLC, was founded in 2006 to offer flexible online
Religious Education formation opportunities for busy Catholic school religion teachers
and parish catechetical volunteers. Online courses were developed with the approval of
the Diocese of Arlington, so that catechists could attain training to be used towards
certification in various dioceses.
Joined by many dedicated and specialized instructors, the Catholic Education Center,
LLC, had 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, is an excellent
opportunity for teachers of the Faith to receive formation.
OUR MISSION:
In the Year of Faith (2012-2013), dedicated by Pope Benedict XVI, Christ the Teacher
College opened its “doors” in order to prepare leaders of the Church for service in the
New Evangelization.
Christ the Teacher College offers Religious Education training through professional
certificates and the Master of Religious Education (MRE) degree, which offer formation
for teachers of the Faith and those who serve in parish ministries with an emphasis on
practical skills and tools for success in ministry.
The Master of Theological Studies (MTS) degree provides a solid Catholic theological
training rooted in the Tradition of the Church. Currently, the Master of Theological
Studies degree is offered with two concentrations: Systematic Theology and Sacred
Scripture. The Master of Theological Studies informs and trains Catholic thinkers and
leaders in the Church in order to teach and lead in the New Evangelization. The Master
of Theological Studies instructs its students through rigorous academic study and
research, and prepares them for Doctoral studies.
The Doctor of Ministry is primarily a research degree designed to prepare experts for
Ministry leadership roles in Diocesan, National and academic positions.
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LOCATION:
Christ the Teacher College is located in Warrenton, Virginia in Fauquier County. The
office location is 7252 Chestnut Court, Warrenton, VA 20187. Our “Campus”, however,
is hosted in a secure online classroom. Our website is: www.christtheteachercollege.com
and our e-course site is: http://my.classrunner.com/christtheteacher. 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. At this time, Christ the Teacher College is not accredited, although
it has begun the accreditation process.
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.
ONLINE PROGRAM:
Christ the Teacher College conducts its program entirely online. Upon receipt of
registration, courses are made available to students. Once new courses are available to
students, they will remain available on a continuous-enrollment basis; we do not to
operation on a semester system.
Students may register in three (3) courses are one time and will have four (4) full months
to complete the course work in which they are registered; the courses are self-paced.
Each course credit is comprised of 10 hours1. Course materials are presented in printable
(text) format, and students will be required to complete course projects, papers and
exams. Inasmuch as possible professors provide online links and resources for required
readings; when online (free) resources are not possible, texts are available in our online
book store (to be shipped to your door).
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Hour = clock hour
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TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:
To take online courses at Christ the Teacher College, you will need access to a computer
(PC or MAC) with an internet connection. All documents are presented in PDF format;
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 with navigating the electronic
classroom. Technical assistance is available Monday-Friday from 9:30-5:30 ET.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
Christ the Teacher College does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, handicap,
color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admission
policies, and other school-administered programs.
All 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. They need not submit a statement of purpose or recommendation
letter. Should a casual student desire to pursue certification or a degree, they must fulfill
the registration requirements as follows.
CERTIFICATION IN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
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, and no distinction will be made by professors between
certification and degree seeking students. Religious Education Certificates will include:
Basic Certificate in Religious Education, and Advanced Certificates in Parish Ministry
Coordination, Classroom Catechist, Adult Faith Formation and Biblical Catechesis.
To apply for admission, students must complete and submit the:
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registration form,
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a one-page statement of purpose (intent for ministry),
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and a letter of recommendation from their Pastor indicating they are a Catholic in
good standing.
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CERTIFICATION IN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION:
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.
A BASIC CERTIFICATE in Religious Education includes:
CAT 600: The Catechism of the Catholic Church
CAT 601: The Ministry of the Word
CAT 602: Norms and Ministries
ADVANCED CERTIFICATES in Religious Education first requires attainment of the
BASIC CERTIFICATE (noted above). Advanced Certificates are available in the
following concentrations with the courses indicated:
PARISH MINISTRY COORDINATOR:
CAT 620: Parish Catechetical Ministry
CAT 621: Children’s Sacramental Preparation
CAT 651: Technology for Ministry
CATECHIST:
CAT 603: Teaching Methods and Learning Styles
CAT 605: Planning Lessons
CAT 604: Classroom Management or PHL 600: Philosophy for Teaching the Faith
ADULT FAITH FORMATION:
CAT 623: Adult Faith Formation
CAT 624: The Dignity of Marriage
THE 641: Ministry Outreach
BIBLICAL CATECHESIS:
SCR 601: Introduction to the Old Testament
SCR 602: Introduction to the New Testament
CAT 643: Biblical Apologetics or SCR 630: Biblical Geography
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DEGREE PROGRAMS
Christ the Teacher College accepts “for credit” students only (we do not register audit
students). Applicants for admission to the degree programs at Christ the Teacher College
must present evidence of ability to do graduate work in Religious Education and/or
Theology. A baccalaureate or undergraduate degree in any field is a prerequisite for the
Master of Religious Education and Master of Theological Studies degrees. A Masters
Degree in Religious Education or Theology is a prerequisite for the Doctor of Ministry
program.
To apply for admission, students must complete and submit the:
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registration form,
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a one-page statement of purpose,
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and three letters of recommendation (including one from their Pastor indicating
they are a Catholic in good standing),
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a transcript of their undergraduate degree for the Masters of Religious Education
or Master of Theological Studies degrees (this need not be in Religious Studies or
Theology), and a transcript of their Masters degree in Religious Education or
Theology for the Doctor of Ministry degree.
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Doctor of Ministry application must submit a dissertation proposal.
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Doctor of Ministry applicant must submit a current resume.
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GRE’s are not required
Students who wish to have their previous graduate work considered for transfer to Christ
the Teacher College must make this request of the Academic Dean 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 may be transferred. Only credits earned in the last ten (10)
years 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 probation if the Admissions Committee is not satisfied of
his ability to do graduate work in Religious Education or Theological Studies. The
probationary period is six courses, and the student must earn a GPA of 3.0 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.
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MASTER OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (MRE) 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 in the Catholic Church. Our program is grounded in the
teaching of the Catholic Church, and offers practical applications for ministry, so our
participants can use what they learn in our courses immediately in their classrooms and
ministries.
Our mission for the MRE program is to prepare future leaders of the Church for
Religious Education Ministry, not simply by imparting knowledge, but also sharing
classroom applications, experience and excellent resources. Our 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 gifted and knowledgeable
professors. Students will gain practical skills, tools and experience necessary for
successful ministry. Students earning the MRE degree may also earn Religious
Education Certificates concurrently.
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.
For the Master of Religious Education Degree students are required to complete:
 The prerequisite course: CAT 600: The Catechism of the Catholic Church,
 48 graduate credits (16 courses), including required courses and elective
courses,
 Written comprehensive exams successfully,
 A portfolio demonstrating readiness for ministry,
 An oath of fidelity, and
 The student must maintain a “B” (3.0) average throughout the program,
which must be completed within a period of ten years.
Required Courses include (+ 4 electives):
CAT 601: The Ministry of the Word
CAT 602: Catechetical Norms and Ministries
CAT 603: Teaching Methods and Learning Styles
CAT 605: Planning Lessons
CAT 610: The Teaching Tradition of the Church
SCR 601: Introduction to the Old Testament
SCR 602: Introduction to the New Testament
PHL 600: Philosophy for Teaching the Faith
THE 600: The Creed
THE 601: Liturgical Catechesis
THE 602: Topics in Moral Theology
THE 603: The Second Vatican Council and the Church
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MASTER OF THEOLOGICAL STUDIES (MTS) DEGREE:
Christ the Teacher College offers the Master in Theological Studies Degree, which
provides a well-rounded theological discipline and prepares graduates for Doctoral
studies in Theology, Religion or related subjects. Christ the Teacher College offers
two concentrations for the Master of Theological Studies degree: Sacred Scripture; and
Systematic Theology.
For the Master of Theological Studies Students are required to complete:
 The prerequisite courses, CAT 600: The Catechism of the Catholic Church
and language requirements (LTN 600: Classical Latin for Systematic
Theological students, and GRK 600: Biblical Greek or HBW 600:
Biblical Hebrew for Sacred Scripture students).
 54 graduate credits (18 courses), including required course and elective
courses,
 complete written comprehensive exams successfully,
 sign an oath of fidelity, and
 Produce and defend a thesis of an appropriate length (90-120 pages),
 The student must maintain a “B” (3.0) average throughout the program,
which must be completed within a period of ten years.
Required Courses:
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 640: Fundamental Moral Theology
THE 650: Ecclesiology or THE 651: The Second Vatican Council and the Church
PHL 601: Christian Philosophy
PHL 602: Philosophical Errors
Systematic Theology Requirements (+ 3 Electives):
THE 660: Church History (Part 1)
THE 661: Church History (Part 2)
THE 664: Patristics
Sacred Scripture Requirements (+ 2 Elective):
SCR 610: Pentateuch
SCR 611: Wisdom Literature
SCR 612: The Prophets
SCR 620: The Synoptic Gospels
SCR 621: Act and Paul
SCR 622: Johannine Literature and Catholic Epistles
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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS:
Each course is three credits unless otherwise noted. Many of the Master of Religious
Education courses are comprised of Catholic Education Center, LLC, courses (as
indicated below the title in italics) plus the addition of 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.
See course requirements for certificates and degrees (pages 7-9)
CAT 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 MRE students to make engaging lesson plans on the Creed,
Sacraments, Moral Life and Prayer. MTS students will lay a foundation of the Church’s
teaching for further theological study.
CAT 601: The Ministry of the Word (Caron)
An overview of the Religious Education Ministry focusing on evangelization and
catechesis. This course presents the Divine Pedagogy, Christ as a model for teaching the
Faith, and an ecclesial model for catechesis in this time of the New Evangelization.
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: Classroom Management
This course presents the faith-development needs of students, classroom management
techniques and skills for teachers to enhance their classroom experience within the
context of Catholic Education.
CAT 605: Planning Lessons (Lienhard)
Catholic Education: What Every Teacher Needs to Know, The Life of Prayer, Tools for Teaching
Planning lessons first presents and 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.
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CAT 610: 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 611: 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 612: Biblical Typology: The Pentateuch (Schmidicke)
CAT 643: Biblical Apologetics (Carnazzo)
A study of various topics through Biblical Apologetics
CAT 620: Parish Catechetical Ministry (Nelson)
Religious Education Director, Religious Education Administrator, Classroom Teacher
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: Children’s Sacramental Preparation (Sensat, Nelson)
Baptism Ministry, First Penance and Eucharist, Confirmation
This course addresses the administration, preparation and celebration of sacraments
usually received by children, namely: Baptism, Penance/Eucharist, and Confirmation.
CAT 622: Youth Ministry (Hitzelberger)
Reaching Youth, Youth Ministry, Campus Ministry
A study of Program Administration, Youth Formation Needs, and Campus Ministry
CAT 623: Adult Faith Formation (Smith, Anthony)
Adult Faith Formation, Apologetics
This course presents current trends in Adult Faith Formation and topics addressed in
various Adult Faith Formation ministries.
CAT 624: The Dignity of Marriage (Anthony, Sensat, Workman)
Theology of the Person, Marriage, 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 625: RCIA (Pinon)
Welcoming Converts, RCIA, Mystagogy
A study of the RCIA program, from Inquiry through Mystagogy.
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CAT 641: Ministry Outreach (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 650: Internship (Professor Assigned by the College)
Students will arrange for a ministry internship agreed upon by an on site supervisor and
Christ the Teacher College.
CAT 651: Technology for Ministry (Ellis)
Technology for Ministry will equip students to use familiar programs (we use Microsoft
Office, 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 700: Portfolio Advisement (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 Creed (McShurley, MacKinnon)
An overview of the Nicene Creed as found in the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
THE 601: Liturgical Catechesis (MacKinnon)
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.
THE 602: Topics in Moral Theology (Arias, Maskell)
Introduction to Moral Theology, The Virtues, 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
Moral Life, Virtues and Medical Moral Questions.
THE 603/651: The Church and the Second Vatican Council (Whitehead,
MacKinnon)
The Second Vatican Council, The Church
A study of the Church, her members and mission in light of the Second Vatican Council.
THE 604: The Trinitarian and Christological Councils (Nollen)
The first 800 years of the Church define Her teaching on the Trinity and Christ.
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THE 605: 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.
THE 606: God: Trinity, Incarnation and Present Among Us (MacKinnon)
A study of the doctrine of the Trinity, Incarnation and Eucharist as well as common
errors to be clarified when teaching the Faith.
THE 620: Revelation and God the Father (Schmidicke)
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 (Schmidicke)
A study of the Second Person of the Trinity made Man: His Identity, Mission and
Soteriology.
THE 622: The Holy Spirit and The Church (Schmidicke)
A study of the Third Person of the Blessed Trinity, His mission and role in the Church.
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.
THE 640: Fundamental Moral Theology
A study of Moral Theology, from first principles to practical applications.
THE 641: Grace and Virtue
THE 642: Spiritual Theology
A study of the Church’s rich understanding of the Spiritual Life.
THE 650: Ecclesiology
THE 652: The Laity in the World (Luckey)
A study of the role of the laity and the church in the social spheres of politics, economics
and justice.
THE 653: Angels and Demons (Van Slyke)
An overview of the Church’s teaching on Angels, Demons, deliverance and exoricisms.
THE 654: Mariology
THE 660: Church History, Part 1 (0-800) (Pepino)
THE 661: Church History, Part 2 (800-1500) (Nollen)
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THE 662: Church History, Part 3 (1500-Present) (Nollen)
THE 663: American Church History (Nollen)
THE 664: Patristics (Pepino)
A survey of the Church Fathers with an emphasis on key themes for theological
discussion.
THE 665: Doctors of the Church (Sensat)
THE 700: Master of Theological Studies Thesis Advisement (Professor selected by
student)
THE 701: Master of Theological Studies Thesis Defense (Professors selected by
College)
THE 702: Master of Theological Studies Comprehensive Exam
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 800: Doctor of Ministry Dissertation Advisement (Professor selected by
student)
THE 801: Doctor of Ministry Dissertation Defense (Professors selected by College)
SCR 600: An Introduction to Sacred Scripture (Carnazzo)
An Introduction to Sacred Scripture, providing tools for interpreting, studying and
teaching Scripture.
SCR 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 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.
SCR 610: The Penteteuch (Carnazoo)
A study of Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy
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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 personal mission of the prophets
of the Old Testament.
SCR 620: The Synoptic Gospels (Carnazzo)
A study of the Gospels account to Ss Matthew, Mark and Luke
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.
SCR 630: Biblical Geography (Carnazzo)
A virtual pilgrimage of the Holy Land with photographs, highlights significant locations
for a better understanding of Scripture as it is read, studied and prayed.
PHL 600: Philosophy for Teaching the Faith (MacKinnon)
PHL 601: History of Christian Philosophy (Wunsch)
PHL 602: Philosophical Errors (Wunsch)
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.
HBW 600: Biblical Hebrew (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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LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT:
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 this language.
Master of Theological Studies students must successfully complete the following
language requirements:
Systematic Theology: LTN 600: Classical Latin
Sacred Scripture: GRK 600: Biblical Greek and HBW 600: Biblical Hebrew
THE ACADEMIC CYCLE:
Christ the Teacher College does not have a traditional academic cycle. Once courses are
offered the first time, they are readily available and self-paced. 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 9 credits (3 courses) of course work at one
time. Upon completion, the student will no longer have access to the online course.
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, nor 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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MASTER DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
Students are bound by the degree requirements of Christ the Teacher College.
The total number of graduate credits required for the Master of Religious Education
degree is 51. This includes prerequisite, required and elective courses. In addition,
students of the MRE must complete a portfolio which will demonstrate readiness for
ministry, successfully complete written comprehensive exams, and sign an oath of
fidelity to the Magisterium.
No more than 18 credits earned elsewhere are accepted in transfer. Candidates for either
Masters degree must maintain a “B” (3.0) average.
MASTER OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PORTFOLIO:
Each MRE student must compile a portfolio which demonstrates his readiness for
ministry. This portfolio should contain detailed outlines of the various ministries as well
as samples of necessary tools to fulfill these ministries (for example, 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.) This 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.
The total number of graduate credits required for the Master of Theological Study
degree is 60. This includes prerequisite, required and elective courses. MTS students
must produce a thesis of an appropriate length (70-100 pages), successfully complete
written comprehensive exams, and sign an oath of fidelity to the Magisterium.
MASTER OF THEOLOGIAL STUDIES THESIS:
Each MTS student will register for a four month MTS Thesis Advisement. Students may
choose their advisor. Students may register for additional sessions, if continued
advisement is needed. The student will apply for Advisement by submitting a Thesis
topic to the Academic 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. MTS students will register for Thesis defense as a separate registration from
advisement.
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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
the student has successfully completed all of his coursework. Exams are graded pass/fail.
Should a student fail, 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 exam
registration.
GRADUATION:
When successful completion of a degree is awarded, the student is mailed their degree
with a transcript of their grades.
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DOCTOR OF MINISTRY:
The Doctor of Ministry degree is a professional doctorate offering students advanced
theological and pastoral formation for excellent in leadership and ministry in the Church.
The program combines academics and pastoral application with focuses on integration of
Biblical, Theological, and Pastoral knowledge.
At Christ the Teacher College, this is primarily a research degree. A Masters degree in
Religious Education or Theology (with a cumulative averaged of 3.0 or better) is required
for registration for this degree.
Applicants will submit a Dissertation proposal to the Academic Dean, who will
determine if course work is required before beginning dissertation advisement (based on
previous research and experience). The Academic Dean will, at the time of registration,
assign a Dissertation Advisor to those accepted to the Doctor of Ministry program. Those
accepted for a research degree devote at least twelve hours each week to study. The
researcher will have the guidance of a Dissertation Advisor who will serve as their
research supervisor. Students will have regular contact with their advisor through email
and internet communications, estimated at 2-4 hours per month. Students normally
complete their research within four to five years.
DISSERTATION:
The D.Min. Dissertation is intended to demonstrate the student's ability to identify a
problem in ministry, his/her study of said topic, and to discover interdisciplinary
resources, theological and pastoral methods for its resolution.
Usually this dissertation has three components:
1) Research in a theological and philosophical background;
2) Pastoral concern and evaluation;
3) Proposed resolutions for the Church today in either ministry, theory or theological
development.
The degree of Doctor of Ministry (D. Min.) will be awarded after the examining scholars
have been assured that students have an appropriate level of knowledge in the field and
are thoroughly competent in the work of independent research. This is done by the
examination of a dissertation of appropriate length (150-200 pages), including an oral
defense of this dissertation.
GRADUATION:
When successful completion of a degree is awarded, the student is mailed their degree
with a transcript of their grades.
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ACADEMIC POLICIES:
Students are bound by the academic policies of the Christ the Teacher Bulletin 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 when he returns.
GRADES:
The range of grades, with the explanation and grade point of each, is as follows:
A
Excellent (3.71-4.0)
AVery Good (3.31-3.7)
B+
Good, above average (3.01-3.3)
B
Good, Satisfactory (2.71-3.0)
BFair, below average (2.31-2.7)
C
Poor, Low Pass (2.00-2.3)
F
Fail (0.0-1.99)
I
Incomplete, no credit (will appear on transcript)
W
Withdrawal (will not appear on transcript)
Students are required to maintain a B = 3.0 GPA (grade point average) in the Master of
Religious Education program.
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 registration 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 will not have the course on their
transcript. Once acknowledgement of 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.. If the Professor approves the request, the student has one
additional month to complete the course requirements (free of charge). 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. Should
a student need longer to complete the coursework, he 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 Dean 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 reregistering 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 MRE or MTS
program.
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FINANCIAL POLICIES:
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 coursework 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. The College maintains a very modest tuition charge to
make the program reasonably accessible and affordable. Christ the Teacher College
accepts no direct federal aid, nor does the College participate in indirect programs of
federal aid.
FEES:
Application Fee: $0
Registration Fees: $0
Technology Fees: $0
Transcripts (requested by student): $50.00
Certificate Processing: $50.00
Degree Processing: $50.00
Paypal Fee and/or Credit Card Processing Fee (Per Course) $25.00 (there is no fee if
paying by check)
TUITION:
Each 3-credit course: $800.00
MRE Portfolio Advisement/Review: $800.00
MTS Thesis Advisement $800.00/4 months
MTS Thesis Review: $800.00
Comprehensive Exam: $800.00
DMin Dissertation Advisement: $4000.00 per year (beginning at time of registration)
DMin Dissertation Review: $2000.00
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 $30.00 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 $75.00 per Level.
Estimated Cost of Religious Education Certificate: $2,450.00*
Estimated Cost of Master of Religious Education Degree (full time student): $14,450.00*
Estimated Cost of Master of Theological Studies Degree (full time student): 17,650.00*
Estimated Cost of Doctor of Religious Education: $18,000.00-22,000.00*
*Books and credit card processing fees not included.
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STUDENT RECORDS:
Student records are private and confidential are available only to authorized members of
the faculty or administration who need to see them. Christ the Teacher College’s 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 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 Dean of the 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, the Christ the Teacher College expects all students to
conduct themselves in accord with the principles of justice and Christian charity. Christ
the Teacher College will strive to treat students with 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 Dean of Students, 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. Complaints of students in the MRE program will be
directed to the Dean of Students. Complaints of MTS students will be directed to the
Academic Dean. Students are encouraged to talk first with the Professor or other person
involved if practical. Complaints that are not resolved by the respective Deans are to be
addressed to the President.
Any intellectual property produced by a student at Christ the Teacher College, excluding
tests, exams, and quizzes, to fulfill in whole or part 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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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 (to be shipped to your home.
(http://astore.amazon.com/christtheteachercollege-20). Students are also encouraged to
participate at their local library (many colleges allow for public library privileges) for
additional resources.
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FACULTY AND ADMINISTRATION:
Colette Lienhard, M.A., President
Sebastian Carnazzo, Ph.D., Academic Dean
Amy MacKinnon, M.A., S.T.B., Dean of Students
PROFESSORS (In Alphabetical Order):
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).
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
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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.
Christopher Hitzelberger, M.Ed is the assistant Campus Minister at Virginia Tech. He
has nine years 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.
John Janaro, S.T.L. was educated at the Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate
Conception at the Dominican House of Studies. He is an Associate Professor Emeritus of
Theology at Christendom College, since 1994. From 1990-1993, John worked at The
Thomist (academic journal), first as Editorial Assistant, then as Assistant Editor. From
1994-1999, he was the Director of Christendom Press. Since 2008, he has focused on his
research and writing. He is a Catholic theologian, and a writer, researcher, and lecturer on
issues in religion and culture, and the role of faith in daily life. John has authored three
books and numerous articles. His most recent book is Never Give Up: My Life and God's
Mercy (Servant/Franciscan Media). John is the Founder and Director of the Concordia
Center for Education and Research (1998 to present) and continues to contribute
extensively to Catholic Education.
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
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of the Faith and Life 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 classical education curriculum on Studying
Scripture and the Old Testament available through 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 Practica;
International Economics; Money and Banking; History of Economic Thought; Seminar in
International Economic Development. Dr. 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, 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. Amy has served as a Director of
Religious Education at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Annandale, Virginia where she
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mentored catechists and developed Adult Education Programs, including some
specializing in Theology of the Body, Scripture Study, and Book Clubs reflecting on
culture and apologetics.
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.
Patrick Mooney, M.A. (Cand.) was raised in Northern Virginia and graduated from
Bishop Ireton High School in Alexandria, VA in 1981. He 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. Over the course of his career he was promoted 4 times
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, Pat successfully completed the
Diocese of Arlington Master Catechist program. In 2011 Mr. Mooney began studies at
the Notre Dame graduate School of Christendom Collage and expects to complete a
Masters of Systematic Theology Degree in 2014.
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 since 1998 has served as the Director of Religious
Education for St. Andrew the Apostle Parish in Clifton, VA.
Terrance Nollen, Ph.D.
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
PhD 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 BA and MA from Franciscan University of
Stuebenville. 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.
Nathanael Schmiedicke, Ph.D. earned his BA with honors from Thomas Aquinas
College (CA). He completed his MA (2004) and PhD (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, doublemajoring in philosophy and the liberal arts in 2004. He spent his pastoral year of 20042005 teaching moral theology at Vermilion Catholic High School. In 2009 he
raduated 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 Emmitsburg, 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 will graduate 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 the past fourteen years.
Donna Smith, M.R.E. Donna Smith has served the DRE for St. Mark in Huntersville,
NC since 2000. She has a MS in Finance/Accounting from the University of Texas at
Dallas with a MRE from Loyola. Creativity, Innovative and Passionate are words to
describe Donna and her approach to formation both for children, youth and adults. Donna
strives to bring over 4900 families of the parish closer to Christ through innovative
programming that provides each person a deeper understanding of Christ's love and His
message for their daily life. During the last 4 years, Donna has developed and
coordinated the Adult Education, developing the CALL (Catholic Adults Learning and
Living) program based on small faith community model in which adults gather in homes
(usually 12-15) for a book study. Donna has developed several study guides for these
studies, including Rediscovering Catholicism by Matthew Kelly and Back to Virtue by Dr.
Peter Kreeft.
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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 Liturgicae andSeminary
Journal, Dr Van Slyke has served also as an editor of Antiphon: A Journal for Liturgical
Renewal and an advisor for Usus Antiquior. God has blessed Dr Van Slyke and his wife
Laura with seven children. They live in the Dallas-Fort Worth area of the great state of
Texas.
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 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’s
Enduring 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), co-authored 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.
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Margaret M. Whitehead, M.R.S., has served for many years as a Director of Religious
Education both in New York and in Virginia. She retired in 2007 after serving for 13
years as the Director of Religious Education at Holy Spirit Parish in Annandale, VA.
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 nonprofit organization established to promote and carry out programs focused on abstinencebased 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 comanaged abstinence-based, age-appropriate, family-centered family life programs in
Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, DC, including programs in both the AfricanAmerican and Hispanic communities. She still serves on the Board of EGI. Mrs.
Whitehead was co-author of the EGI Challenge Program, an abstinence-based, familycentered, 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. (Cand.) 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. Fr.
Workman is current working on his J.C.L (Canon Law degree) at Catholic University of
America (est. Graduation, May 2013). 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. – need biography
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