NTC Online Learning

Course Description

An examination of God’s revelation and people’s response to faith; a study of the theories of faith formation in children and young people; and an exploration of how teachers and administrators can foster faith formation.

Course Objectives

MRE Program Students

a)      Theological Instruction - The program shall offer students instruction in the major areas of Catholic theology.

b)      Religious Education Instruction - The program shall offer instruction in the discipline of religious education.

c)       Cultural Context - The program shall foster a capacity to discern and engage the cultural context as it impacts Catholic education.

d)     Personal and Spiritual Formation - The program shall offer students with opportunities to grow in their spiritual life and in their vocation as Catholic educators and witnesses to the Gospel.

e)      Integrating Theory and Praxis - The program shall offer integration of theological knowledge and religious education formation in the professional work of Catholic education.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1.       Articulate a theologically grounded understanding of Catholic faith, drawing on Scripture, Tradition, and key Church documents, and apply it meaningfully to their professional context as educators or leaders.

2.       Analyze faith development across the human lifespan using frameworks such as Fowler's stages and the Church's catechetical tradition, and respond appropriately to the needs of learners or communities in their care.

3.       Engage critically with the contemporary cultural landscape — including secularization and shifting religious identity — and articulate a coherent Catholic response through the lens of missionary discipleship.

4.       Design and facilitate faith formation experiences (Pedagogy) or institutional structures and processes (Leadership) that integrate theological vision with sound pedagogical or organizational practice, drawing on Groome's Shared Christian Praxis.

5.       Reflect critically on their own vocation as a Catholic educator or leader, demonstrating growth in personal faith identity and professional formation throughout the course.