On-line MA in Catechetics and Evangelisation
from
Franciscan University Steubenville
now available via the School of the Annunciation
situated at Buckfast Abbey, Devon, UK.
1. Programme highlights
This new collaboration allows English-speakers in the UK and Europe to enrol for this on-line MA in Catechetics and Evangelisation programme of Franciscan University, via the School of the Annunciation. The great advantages now open to UK and EU students are:
- lower level fees (one third reduction of US level fees)
- payment in manageable instalments
- taught and tutored by scholars from Franciscan University Faculty and UK and European tutors from the faculty of the School of the Annunciation
- on-line teaching and assessment
- a short residential summer school each year at the School of the Annunciation at Buckfast Abbey, Devon, to provide in-depth seminars and tutorial support
- theological, catechetical, kerygmatic and practical course content
- All pre-requisites available to be studied in one year
- flexible time-frame over 2, 3, or 4 years for completion of the programme
- faithful adherence to the magisterial teaching of the Church both in doctrine and the pedagogy of God
2. On-line Programme Curriculum
To complete the programme, students take the required courses, the exit presentation and three electives.
Required Courses (27 US credits, 90 UK credits)1
THE 601 Biblical Foundations (3 credits)
THE 602 Theological Foundations (3 credits)
THE 603 Historical Foundations (3 credits)
THE 604 Teachings of Vatican II (3 credits)
THE 605 Foundations of Moral Theology (3 credits)
CAT 601 Biblical Catechetics (3 credits)
CAT 602 Deposit of Faith (3 credits)
CAT 603 Pedagogy of God I (3 credits)
CAT 604 Pedagogy of God II (3 credits)
CAT 780 Exit Presentation (1 US credit, 3 UK credits)
Delivered on-site at the School of the Annunciation, Buckfast, Devon UK.
Electives (9 US credits, 30 UK credits)
CAT 700 New Evangelisation (3 credits)
CAT 710 RCIA and the Catechumenate (3 credits)
CAT 720 Liturgical Catechesis (3 credits)
CAT 740 Catechetical Vision of the Second Vatican Council (3 credits)
CAT 755 Contemporary Practices in Youth Ministry (3 credits)
CAT 794 Catechetical Practice Today (3 credits)
3. Is it for me?
Catechists, teachers, parents and priests in the UK can now benefit from the theological, scriptural and catechetical excellence built up over many years at Franciscan University. This programme is designed for busy people who want to improve their knowledge of Christ and His Church and learn new ways to catechise our world that is in great need of Christ's truth in love.
People who would benefit from this programme include:
- Priests and deacons
- Catechists and teachers
- Diocesan Directors of catechetics, evangelisation, adult formation and schools
- Youth Ministers
- RCIA Catechists
- Parents who want to pass on the beauty and fullness of the Catholic faith
4. Programme characteristics
Grounded in the documents of the Church, this prospective programme will allow you to delve into the beauty of the Deposit of Faith. The pedagogy of God is studied as the foundation of catechetical methodology. You will learn what it means to undertake effective catechesis that is scriptural, liturgical, and kerygmatic.
Students who receive the Master of Arts in Catechetics and Evangelisation from Franciscan University will have gained the tools necessary to go forth and proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ in a way that is faithful to the Church and advances the Kingdom of God.
5. Summer School
MA students are required to attend the ‘Summer School for Catechetics and Evangelisation’ at Buckfast Abbey each year. These annual summer schools cover new initiatives, current research and debates, seminars and practical workshops on evangelisation and catechesis in the UK. They will also include all the preparation requirements for the exit presentation and time for personal tutorial support. The Summer School is included in the annual fee.
The date of the Summer School in 2016 is:
Monday 25th July (evening) – Thursday 28th July (lunchtime) 2016
6. Start Dates
There are three start dates each year for the on-line MA in January, May and the end of August so that students may begin on the start date following the completion and approval of their application process. Applications would need to be completed by the end of November 2015 for the Spring 2016.
Spring start date : 18th January 2016
7. Costs and Payment Plans
Students pay an annual fee to the School of the Annunciation. This includes administration and all summer school accommodation and costs. This is payable in full in July each year before each summer school. The SOTA annual fee for 2016 is £785 payable directly to the School of the Annunciation.
Courses (normally called ‘modules’ in the UK) cost $1,000 each for the School of the Annunciation students instead of $1500, payable one course at a time directly to Franciscan University.
For Payment Plans, students may pay a lump sum by the start of the course or arrange with Franciscan University for a monthly payment plan.
Payments should normally be made online. Cheque payments may incur high levels of bank charges. For all payment enquiries contact: [email protected]
Or: Franciscan University of Steubenville
attn: Student Accounts
1235 University Boulevard
Steubenville, OH 43952-1792
8. Admission Requirements
- A first degree in any subject is a necessary requirement for admission to the MA programme.
- There are also 6 subject areas which must have been covered at undergraduate level with an approved Catholic curriculum.
The 6 pre-requisite subjects can be studied at the School of the Annunciation beginning from September 2015 (see below). If all 6 subjects need to be taken, these can be studied in one year allowing application for the MA in time for the August 2016 intake. The 6 subject areas are:
1. Metaphysics
2. Introduction to Catechetics
3. Introduction to Moral Principles
4. Theology of Christ
5. Biblical Principles
6. The Church and the Sacraments
Transcripts including these subject areas must be seen and approved by the Franciscan University before beginning the MA programme. Transcripts will automatically be provided by the School of the Annunciation for anyone successfully completing the pre-requisites at the School of the Annunciation.
9. To apply for the MA
To apply:
1. Download and fill in this registration form.
2. Go to the Franciscan University website and on-line application form. You must indicate on the application form that you are applying for the School of the Annunciation option to qualify for the discounted course fees.
You can find the course details and application form at the Franciscan University Website: http://www.franciscanuniversityonline.com/courses-catechetics.html
A letter of recommendation is required by Franciscan University and a copy is required with the School of the Annunciation Registration form. There is no official form for the letter of recommendation. It may be emailed to Mr Thomas Weishaar [email protected] and typed in the body of the email, or it may be scanned and emailed, faxed, or mailed.
Transcripts are needed by Franciscan University for the first degree and for all of the pre-requisites already studied. These need to be in English and are usually posted.
For emailed materials, please send to: [email protected]
For faxed materials, please send to: (740) 284-5456 attn: Thomas Weishaar
For posted materials, please send to:
attn: Thomas S. Weishaar
Online Enrollment Manager
Franciscan University of Steubenville
1235 University Blvd
Steubenville, OH 43952-1792
For all enquiries to Franciscan University contact:
Thomas S. Weishaar, Online Enrollment Manager
Phone: (740) 283-4410 | Fax: (740) 284-5456
[email protected]
10. Information on the Pre-requisites
The pre-requisite subjects provided by the School of the Annunciation have all been approved by Franciscan University as compatible with the pre-requisite requirements for the MA. Although these modules are not yet accredited themselves, they have the credit equivalence of 3 US credits each and 12 undergraduate UK credits each.
These are studied on-line via the School of the Annunciation interactive student site with the requirement of 2 weekend residentials. No previous studies are required for admission to these and they can all be completed in one year. For Further details see ‘Introduction to Catholic Theology’ details on the School of the Annunciation website listed under ‘courses’.
Cost for Introduction to Catholic Theology, including prerequisites for Franciscan University's MA in Catechesis and Evangelisation:
The cost per module is £415, with an application fee of £20. For all six modules and complete payment at the start, the cost is £1990. This includes the Metaphysics residential, and one other residential. For students wishing to attend further residential weekends, an additional discounted fee of £345 per residential is available.
11. To apply for all or any of the Pre-requisite courses
For all further information concerning the MA at the School of the Annunciation
please contact [email protected] or phone: 01364 645660
For all further information concerning the Pre-requisites at the School of the Annunciation
please contact [email protected] or phone: 01364 645660
1. Credits: Each course of 3 US credits is equivalent to 5 ECTS. MA programmes (second cycle) are worth 60 ECTS (120 UK credits) (1 US credit = between 1.5 - 2 ECTS normally) ECTS = European Credit Transfer System