Parish Satellite Courses
Sacred Heart Major Seminary will offer two undergraduate level courses at four parish satellite locations throughout the Archdiocese of Detroit during Fall 2012 semester.
Intro to Theology (THE 123)
The course serves as an introduction to the undergraduate study of theology and pastoral ministry. Its scope includes an introduction to the sources and resources of theology, the major doctrines of the Catholic Church and an introduction to theological method.
- Our Lady of Sorrows (Farmington Hills)
Thursdays, Sept. 6 - Dec. 13, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Mrs. Patricia Ernst, instructor
- St. Andrew (Rochester Hills)
Wednesdays, Sept. 5 - Dec. 12, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Msgr. Jeffrey Monforton, instructor
- St. Thecla (Clinton Twp.)
Thursdays, Sept. 6 - Dec. 13, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Mrs. Tamra Fromm, instructor
The total cost of the course is $850 ($770 for two credit hours, plus a $30 admissions fee and the $50 registration fee). Please note that the cost is the same whether you take the course for credit or you audit the course without doing the homework or taking the tests.
Intro to Liturgy & Sacraments (THE 210)
The course is an introduction to the liturgy and sacraments of the Roman Catholic Church with particular emphasis on the Eucharist. It is an analysis of the liturgy from the perspectives of theology, ritual content, and the pastoral and ecclesiological implications of celebration.
NOTE: Students must have completed THE 123: Intro to Theology and THE 249: Intro to Sacred Scripture to register for the course.
- Holy Name (Birmingham)
Mondays, Sept. 10 - Dec. 10, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Dr. Carol Jadach, instructor
The total cost of the course is $850 ($770 for two credit hours, plus a $30 admissions fee and the $50 registration fee). Please note that the cost is the same whether you take the course for credit or you audit the course without doing the homework or taking the tests.
Can I get financial aid?
There are many financial aid opportunities! If you are doing any catechetical work (i.e. teaching catechism, RCIA, youth ministry) at a parish, you will be eligible for the Archdiocesan Catechetical Leaders award. If you have more questions on financial aid opportunities, please contact Ms. Kathy Luberski at 313-883-8534 to review these opportunities in greater detail.
How do I sign up for the class?
- Complete an online application by going to www.shms.edu and then clicking Apply Online for Admission. Be sure to complete all the requested fields and hit the Submit button at the end of the form.
- Request official transcripts (not student copies) from every past academic institution you have attended to be sent directly to Sacred Heart Major Seminary. This includes transcripts from any colleges and universities where you took classes but did not earn a degree.
- Set up a phone interview with an Admissions representative. During the interview, you will be asked about your faith journey and the ministries and other volunteer work you have done at the parish and other organizations.
Is there an admissions deadline?
Yes! In order to be admitted and register for the course, we will need all the above materials by August 15, 2012.
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