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God

Elizabeth Klein, Ph.D.
Despite its ambitious title, this course has a specific focus: In it you will find a starting point for understanding what Christians mean when they say “God,” and to whom they are referring when they use this name.
  • God's Existence
  • God Exists
  • The Trinity & the Bible
  • The Trinity & Reason
  • The Central Mystery
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Jesus and the Gospels

Tim Gray, Ph.D.
This course will show how the gospels reveal the person of Jesus Christ and his mission, and provide principles for reading the gospels more deeply.
  • Mattthew
  • Mark
  • Luke
  • John
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The Letters of St. Paul

Michael Barber, Ph.D.
This course will introduce the theology of St. Paul and discuss many of the most important themes found in his letters – salvation, Jesus’ fulfillment of the covenant, and the Church as the body of Christ.
  • Introduction to Paul
  • Jesus as Messiah and LORD
  • Christ and the Hope of the Prophets
  • Grace, the Cross, and the New Life in Christ
  • Justification
  • Divine Sonship and Salvation by Faith
  • The Mystery of the Church
  • The Lord’s Supper and the New Creation
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Our Life in Christ

Scott Hefelfinger, S.T.L., Ph.D
This course will explore the Catholic understanding of living the good life in Christ and the principles that should govern our moral decision-making.
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    The Manger and the Cross

    Elizabeth Klein, Ph.D
    This course covers the Church’s teaching about Christ, why God became man in the person of Jesus and how his death on the cross saves us.
    • The Mystery of the Incarnation
    • Why did God Become Man?
    • Why did God Live as a Man?
    • Why did God Die?
    • Why did God Die on a Cross?
    • Meditating on the Life of Christ
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    The Story of the Old Testament

    Mark Giszczak, S.S.L., Ph.D.
    This course provides an overview of the story of salvation in the Old Testament, and equips students to read the Old Testament on their own.
    • What is the Bible (God Speaks to Us)
    • The Story Begins
    • The Rescue Plan
    • Five Covenants
    • Two Exiles
    • Three Temples
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    Augustine Institute
    Short Courses

    Certification and Enrichment for Catholics

    From the Augustine Institute
    Graduate School of Theology

    The Augustine Institute Short Courses bring you the faithful and engaging instruction that has been enjoyed by over a thousand students since 2005, but on a much smaller scale than full graduate courses in theology.
    Each Short Course includes:
    • Three to four hours of high-quality video instruction
    • Detailed companion presentation slides
    • Reading assignments that are modest in length but generous in depth and beauty
    • Quizzes
    • Related resources: books, video, audio and more
    • At the conclusion of the nine-course curriculum, a certificate in Core Theology, suitable for framing

    Explore the Curriculum

    Our curriculum is thoughtfully designed to guide you through a comprehensive and unified foundation in Catholic theology. The core theology certificate involves nine short courses, with the option for further specialization coming in 2021. New courses are added every month!

    Ideal for those who want to deepen their knowledge of the Catholic faith

    Engaging Professors

    The Augustine Institute faculty are dedicated to forming students in the Catholic intellectual tradition in order to enrich their spiritual lives and to prepare them to explain the faith more clearly.

    All  faculty members are committed to marrying the life of the mind and the life of faith, and all hold a mandatum from the Catholic Church. Our faculty includes biblical scholars, theologians, and historians who bring both expertise in their disciplines and extensive experience with parish life and Catholic education.
    Tim Gray, Ph.D.
    Elizabeth Klein, Ph.D.
    Ben Akers, S.T.D.
    Scott Hefelfinger, S.T.L., Ph.D
    Michael Barber, Ph.D.
    Mark Giszczak, S.S.L., Ph.D.

    What students are saying

    About the Augustine Institute and Faculty
    I really cannot say enough good things about the education and good formation we receive as students at the Augustine Institute.

    From the outstanding professors to the rich curriculum, everything lends itself to development of the intellect and the zeal for bringing Jesus Christ to the world.
    - Sr. Miriam James Heidland
    I am eternally grateful for what the Augustine Institute has done for my soul, my family and my apostolate.

    If you feel called to further your Catholic education, I cannot recommend anything better.
    - Leah Darrow
    The Augustine Institute not only taught me theology and scripture but also how to teach them.

    And my mentors and friends there taught me how to be a witness, how to dare greatly for the kingdom of God, and ultimately, how to be a disciple of Jesus.
    - Scott Powell

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