Online Adult Theology, Formation, Training Courses, and Seminars
This list is a sampling, not exhaustive.
Boston College School of Theology and Ministry offers short and long term courses on relevant topics.
The Catholic University of America Online
Catholic University of America has several online certificate and degree programs. Degree programs require 3 week in person sessions during the summer.
Felician University
Felician University, founded by the Felician Sisters, offers online degrees or certificates in religious education. The university is physically located at two locations in New Jersey.
McGrath Institute: STEP Online Courses
STEP through the McGrath Institute offers satellite theology courses. Variety of short courses. The Diocese of St. Augustine is a partner with the McGrath Institute. There are some courses in Spanish.
The Liturgical Institute
Located at St. Mary of the Lake University (Mundelein, IL) the Institute offers certificate programs in liturgy as well as graduate coursework.
Loyola Institute Ministry
Loyola University, Theology and Ministry. Onsite and online programming leading to certificates and degrees in a variety of religious education and pastoral ministry topics. Some certificates are available in Spanish.
Sacred Heart Major Seminary
Sacred Heart Major Seminary, in the Archdiocese of Detroit, offers a totally online theology certificate program.
St.John Vianney College Seminary
St. John Vianney minor seminary is currently offering several online courses for certificate.
St. Joseph’s College of Maine
St. Joseph College, founded by the Sisters of Mercy, is in Maine and offers an online degree program in theology at both the undergraduate and graduate level. It is the training college for deacons in the northeast area.
SEPI
Instituto Pastoral del Sureste. Por medio de los tres pilares de Evangelización, Formación y Comunión, su rama formativa, el SEPI, se esfuerza en facilitar la plena participación de los hispanos/latinos en la misión de la Iglesia y la sociedad como auténticos discípulos misioneros.
University of Dayton: Virtual Learning Community
University of Dayton Virtual Learning Community for Faith Formation. There are 3 – 6 week courses online with over 100 offerings, many of which are in Spanish. The Diocese of St. Augustine is a partner with the University of Dayton, so these courses are discounted.