Program Overview
EPS provides adult Catholics with spiritual formation and the highest quality religious education through its certificate program, single-courses and EPS Forum (offered in the Diocese of Bridgeport). Taught by Catholic theologians from area universities and seminaries, professionals in pastoral ministry and pastors, EPS courses provide students with knowledge and confidence to participate fully in the Church’s mission of evangelization.
EPS offers a rigorous curriculum with courses spanning five areas of study: Scripture, theology, Church history, spirituality and pastoral theology. Courses are designed in four-, six-, and eight-week units with most integrating Scripture, history, and application. See the 2009-10 course schedule for a list of upcoming courses in Washington, Virginia and Connecticut.
To apply their growing theological understanding into their daily lives, students are given a comprehensive question at the beginning of each course. The CQ serves as a guide as students work their way through the extensive required reading, and allows them to fully integrate and discuss course content. Students are invited to share their CQ answers with instructors and students at the end of each course. Tests are not required.
In addition to developing intellectually, EPS students grow spiritually through participation in liturgy, prayer, retreats and theological reflection.
Finally, EPS gives students tools to apply their faith in their daily lives, with their family, friends and co-workers or in volunteer or paid ministries in their parishes or communities.
It costs EPS $1,500 to educate each student each year. EPS is funded solely through tax-deductible contributions from students, graduates, friends, parishes and religious communities, all of whom benefit from EPS. See our financial policy. Donate now.
For more information about the program, see Questions and Answers.
