Purpose

The primary purpose for offering this Post Graduate Certificate is to provide a way for those who already have an MA, MAPS, or MDIV degree an opportunity to do some substantial study in the New Evangelization without enrolling for an STL degree in the STL program. It is designed for those who do not have the qualifications to enroll in the STL program for an STL degree or do not have the time/desire to complete another degree. In addition, the Certificate may be granted to a student who was admitted into the STL program and was not able to complete it, yet who satisfied the requirements for the Certificate or completed enough of the STL program, in the judgment of the dean of studies, to merit this Certificate. The Certificate would be granted under the authority of Sacred Heart Major Seminary and the School of Theology. This Certificate is another way we as an institution accomplish our goal of “Preparing Heralds for the New Evangelization.” This course of study is available in a traditional classroom format and also may be completed in its entirety in an online format.

Goals

1. An understanding of the historical roots, the scriptural and doctrinal foundations, and the main magisterial pronouncements related to the New Evangelization.
2. An understanding of the essential link between spirituality and evangelization.
3. An understanding of the various ways in which evangelization has been carried out in the history of the Church and is being carried out today in a variety of models and methods.
4. An understanding of the collaborative relationship between clergy and laity that is necessary for the success of the New Evangelization.
5. An understanding of the various cultural situations in which the New Evangelization must take place.