The Rosary Shop

Educational Resources

In addition to the number of reputable sites carrying information about Catholicism and Catholic spirituality, there are a number of seminaries, colleges and universities engaging in distance education. The Rosary Shop has recently reviewed three (and is taking courses at one of these). They are summarized below.

If you know of an institute you wish to recommend, please send us all relevant information.

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Catholic Distance University

http://www.cdu.edu/

Programs and Costs:

• Masters in Religious Studies
• Master of Arts in Religious Studies
• Undergraduate courses in Theology (no degrees)
• Catechetical Certificate Courses
• Continuing Education Courses

Costs vary depending on the course level. Consult CDU for more information.

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Franciscan University of Steubenville

http://www2.franuniv.edu/disted/

Programs and Costs:

• Master of Arts in Theology and Christian Ministry

Contact FUS for costs. Some residency required. Other courses may be available.

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International Catholic University

http://www.catholicity.com/school/icu/

Programs and Costs:

• Master of Arts in Philosophy. Approximately $5000 plus books to complete the degree. No residency required.
• Master of Arts in Theology. Approximately $5000 plus books to complete the degree. No residency required.

The same courses can be audited for the cost of the video lecture series, about $55 per course. Tuition is ~$500 per 3-credit course.