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The EPS Washington Day Certificate Program and the Washington Evening Certificate Program integrate Scripture, theology, spirituality and practical application of the faith into each course to enable students to better synthesize Catholic teaching. Designed in four-, six- and eight-week units, courses build students’ confidence for speaking about the faith as well as taking leadership roles in the parish and community.

Most students enroll in the certificate program, but EPS encourages all Catholics who want to deepen their faith to enroll in an EPS course. EPS graduates may also apply for selected courses.

Applications are now being accepted for next term.

To register or for more information about the programs below, contact:

Ann Kitterman, Assistant Program Director, 202.884.9030.
E-mail: kittermana@trinitydc.edu

WASHINGTON DAY


Gregory Byrne, Director

Now accepting applications for the next term. Enrollment required prior to entering the EPS Program. For enrollment, please submit an "Application for Admission" signed by your pastor to Ann Kitterman, Assistant Program Director, 202.884.9030, e-mail kittermana@trinitydc.edu.

Summer Quarter 2008

Mary, the Perfect Disciple

Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 17, 19, 24 & 26, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Considers Mary as Mother of God and Mother of the Church as well as the model of discipleship.
Instructor: Sr. Mary Ann Cook, SND

This We Believe

Tuesdays and Thursdays, July 15, 17, 22 & 24, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

A study of the creed and introduction to the study of theology.

Instructor: Rev. Michael Gallagher

Fall Quarter 2008
10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (includes Mass)

FOUNDATIONAL

Church History

The Birth of the Church

Tuesdays, Sept. 9 - Oct. 14

A study of the Acts of the Apostles and pastoral letters tracing the development of the earliest Christian communities.

The Light of Catholic Tradition
Tuesdays, Oct. 21 - Nov. 25

A study of the life, witness and writings of the Church's saints, its greatest men and women, and reform movements.

Catholic and American, American and Catholic

Tuesdays, Dec. 2 - Dec. 16; (continues Jan. 6 - 20)

Explore the growth of the American Catholic Church, including its cultural diversity and its contribution to American life.

ADVANCED

The Sacramental Imagination and Catholic World View
Thursdays, Sept. 4 - Oct. 9
An advanced study of the Church as sacrament to the world.
Instructor: Mark Napack

Systematic Theology
Thursdays, Oct. 16 - Dec. 11
A systematic study of the major and interrelated doctrines of the Christian faith, integrating biblical, historical and philosophical considerations.

Instructor: Rev. Michael Gallagher

Winter Quarter 2009
10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (includes Mass)

FOUNDATIONAL

Catholic and American, American and Catholic

Tuesdays, Jan. 6 - Jan. 20

Explore the growth of the American Catholic Church, including its cultural diversity and its contribution to American life.

Liturgy: The Heart of Catholic Evangelization

Tuesdays, Jan. 27 - Feb. 24

Studies the development of Catholic liturgy and principles of good liturgical practice.

Instructor: Mr. Thomas Stehle, M.A.

Living the Scripture and Sacraments

Tuesdays, March 3 - April 28

Considers the life of discipleship through the study of the sacrament of initiation and the universal call to holiness.

Instructor: Sr. Mary Ann Cook, SND

ADVANCED

Foundations of Moral Theology

Thursdays, January 8 - February 12, 2009

Explores the Church's teaching on love, freedom and justice.

Catholic Social Teaching

Thursdays, February 19 - March 26, 2009

Considers the Church's social teaching on the common good and its application to justice, peace and critical issues in Church and society.

Bio-Medical Ethics

Thursdays, April 2 - May 14, 2009

An examination of the Church's teaching and its application to contemporary issues surrounding beginning and end-of-life.

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WASHINGTON EVENING

Gregory Byrne, Director

Now accepting applications for the next term. Enrollment required prior to entering the EPS Program. For enrollment, please submit an "Application for Admission" signed by your pastor to Ann Kitterman, Assistant Program Director, 202-884-9030, e-mail kittermana@trinitydc.edu. 

Summer Quarter 2008

Classes 7 - 9:15 p.m. Optional prayer, 6:40 p.m.

Women in Scripture: Teachers of Faithfulness and Prayer

Wednesdays, June 4, 11, 18 & 25

This series explores how the extraordinary women of Scripture lived as disciples of the Lord, and how they can lead us in attitude and prayer

June 4: “Mothers in Ancient Israel,” Sr. Margaret Christi
    Karwowski, OSF, Ph.D.

June 11: “Sisters Who Pray,” Therese Favors, Director, African
    American Catholic Ministries, Archdiocese of Baltimore
June 18: “Bearers of Faith,” Maureen Ray, member, Madonna
    House
June 25: “Proclaimers in John’s Gospels,” Dr. Sherri Brown,
    Lawrence E. Boadt Professor in Scripture Studies

This We Believe
Wednesdays, July 9, 16, 23 & 30

A study of the creed and introduction to the study of theology.
Instructor: Dr. Brian Doyle

Fall Quarter 2008

Classes 7 - 9:15 p.m.

FOUNDATIONAL

Living the Scripture and Sacraments
Tuesdays, Sept. 16 - Nov. 11

Considers the life of discipleship through the study of the sacraments of initiation and the universal call to holiness.
Instructor: Sr. Mary Ann Cook, SND

The Sacraments of Vocation

Tuesdays, Nov. 18 - Dec. 9

Examines the sacraments of marriage and ordination.

ADVANCED

Writings of the Apostles John and Paul

Thursdays, Sept. 4 - Nov. 20
Instructor: Sr. Margaret Christi Karwowski, OSF, Ph.D.

EPS students and graduates gather for TR, considering how God
speaks to them through Scripture and everyday life.
 

Theological Reflection Groups:
Every student participates in a theological reflection group. Trained facilitators lead students in discussions designed to integrate class material with Church tradition and personal experience. Theological Reflection groups strengthen the student's understanding of course material and aid in ongoing growth and development. (See Theological Reflection.)

Praxis Curriculum:
The Praxis curriculum is designed to prepare students for active participation in the Church's mission of evangelization in the family, parish, community and workplace.

Foundational Level: Students examine the evangelizing mission of the parish through the study of the U.S. Bishops' document Go and Make Disciples, and its applications in the parish. Additional classes are offered in the following areas:

          Catholic Liturgy
          Evangelization and Inculturation
          Local and National Initiatives in Evangelization

Advanced-Level courses develop the students' skills for evangelization. Courses are offered in the following areas:

          The Ministry of Catechesis
          The Spirituality of the Evangelizer
          Leadership Skills for Ministry
          Apologetics
          Ministry in the Marketplace

For application or information, contact Ann Kitterman, Washington Community Liaison, 202.884.9030 E-mail: kittermana@trinitydc.edu Trinity University Campus 125 Michigan Ave., NE Washington, DC 20017  || Home ||