Foundations of the Catholic Faith: Theology for Ministry

Are you currently involved in or discerning a call to lay ministry?


Foundations of the Catholic Faith: Theology for Ministry at St. Mark’s College will deepen your understanding and appreciation for the Catholic tradition. Reflect on and respond to your baptismal calling to serve the Kingdom of God in the Church and in the world in a welcoming learning environment. The knowledge and skills developed over the course will not only benefit you, but also the communities you serve.


Build towards a Master's degree


If you are thinking about studying graduate theology and this is your first theology course, THEO 500: Theology for Ministry could be counted as the elective toward your master's degree.

Speak with the dean to learn more and to get permission to take the course for credit: [email protected]


Course goals

1. To cultivate one’s personal relationship with Jesus Christ;
2. To develop a basic understanding of and deepening appreciation for the core elements of the Catholic tradition;
3. To reflect, both individually and collectively, on the relationship between course content, Christian living and ministerial practice;
4. To understand and articulate one’s identity as a disciple and minister called to serve the Kingdom of God in Church and world;
5. To develop further one’s personal spirituality and to cultivate skills for theological reflection, prayer and discernment essential to effective ministry in the 21st century;
6. To develop an appreciation for life-long learning and spiritual growth.


About the Instructor

Dr. Nick Olkovich is an Assistant Professor and holds the Marie Anne Blondin Chair in Catholic Theology at St. Mark’s College. He has served as an RCIA Director, Youth Minister and Parish Catechist.


Questions?

Please contact Dr. Lynda Robitaille at St. Mark’s College for information on the next Foundations of the Catholic Faith offering.

Email: [email protected]
Phone: 604-822-4463 Ext. 129

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