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I am interested in all distance learning programs ranging from certificate programs to graduate degrees. I looked up quite a few schools but still need to find a comprehensive list, if anyone could direct me to this information or websites. Thanks in advance.
Bible colleges/seminaries/universities/ as long as they are all Catholic. And just distance learning whether it is via correspondence or internet.
 
The best, online or correspondence only programs is Franciscan University. But it too is limited. It is only for a Masters, that I know of, and you have to spend 2 weeks up there at some point in time. So it’s not “only” distance learning.

A word of caution: To learn the faith only through such a method, in a way, demotes the experience of learning the faith. Such learning inherently lacks the formative process of student - teacher. There’s a formation in it. That’s why the Augustine Institute in Denver insist upon it. Learning the faith means living the faith, and that comes only from personal contact and instruction.

I’ve taken classes from CDU and Franciscan both. Franciscan’s classes were like a College level Theology class compared to CDU’s. You just get so much more from them. this is coming from someone who got a degree in Theology from Benedictine College and had the pleasure to learn from such great teachers as Dr. Ted Sri, Dr. Richard White, Dr. John Rzhia, and Dr. Mark Zia.
 
Thanks. If I had unlimited financial resources I would immediately quit my job and go full time to seminary. That has always been my dream. Cannot do it so distance learning is my only option, have no other choice
 
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I am interested in all distance learning programs ranging from certificate programs to graduate degrees. I looked up quite a few schools but still need to find a comprehensive list, if anyone could direct me to this information or websites. Thanks in advance.
Bible colleges/seminaries/universities/ as long as they are all Catholic. And just distance learning whether it is via correspondence or internet.
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Check this out: usccb.org/laity/laysurvey/schools.shtml

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Be sure that any program you choose is from an accredited school. Otherwise any “diploma” earned won’t be worth the paper it’s printed on. Always check the accreditation.

Matthew
 
As an example of the above, I have a classmate from high school who is now a Doctor of Theology. It’s from a diploma mill and is pretty useless except for the purpose for which he obtained it: ease in getting reservations at restaurants. “Hello, this is Dr. A.; I’m calling to make reservations…”

Matthew
 
It’s not Catholic, but Indiana Wesleyan has a good program. I completed my Bachelor’s there and am now doing my Masters online. I wanted to go to St. Meinrad School of Theology for my Masters but realized that it probably wasn’t the best thing for me. When I started at Indiana Wesleyan a few years ago, I was a Methodist so it wasn’t a big deal… I am Catholic now, though, so I take the Wesleyan-perspective stuff with a grain of salt. And honestly, there really isn’t much Wesleyan theology involved. My businesses classes are all about business but with a Servant Leadership perspective, which is great.
 
If you’re looking for adult education type classes check out the Virtual Learning Community for Faith Formation at the University of Dayton.

If you’re looking for degree programs you have a number of options. The list nelorina posted has every program I know about and more besides. 🙂

You need to think about how you best learn. If you want traditional classes you might consider the schools who offer programs where you can obtain your degree over several summers. Another option for traditional classes is the Loyola University of New Orleans extension courses; they meet in various places. You attend class weekly, just not in New Orleans.

Many of the others offer their degrees online. The down side of online classes is that you have to be disciplined about doing the reading, participating in online discussions, etc. You don’t have the same interaction with other students that you do in a traditional classroom. The up side, of course, is that you can get a degree without having to move to a different area to take the classes.
 
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