Theology, praxis, and dilemmas of the Eucharist will be grounded in historical and cultural context. One-third of the course will be conducted through the internet, and each class period will be the culmination of the students' work at home and online. The class meetings will be three 5-hour sessions. This course considers the task of religious education in relationship to the stages of faith development for all ages. The course also includes the human development, spiritual needs and learning styles that pertain to each age level.
Special emphasis is given to adult religious education, faith development, and faith enrichment.
As the Catholic Church continues to move in the direction of professional lay ministries, there is a need for new levels of training for laity. The Archdiocese of Dubuque and Loras College have joined in a cooperative mission designed to meet the developing ministry needs of the regional Catholic Church, and provide opportunities for continuing education and degree study designed for laity assuming new duties and ministries in the Church. There are two certificate options and three master's degree options available. Dennis Colter Fr. Douglas Wathier Fr.