CATECHETICS

Catechetics

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The Minor in Catechetics has a two-fold objective. First, it seeks to give you a more profound understanding of the Catholic Faith as propagated through Holy Scripture, Sacred Tradition and the authentic proclamation of the Magisterium. Second, it prepares you to work in Catholic schools and religious education programs, serving as a messenger of the Gospel.

Careers: Religious education, Catechist, Apologist, Religious life, Theologian

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A Catechetics DEGREE

  1. Theological knowledge: Discover the nature of catechesis, that rich tradition of forming Christian disciples in our Holy Catholic Faith throughout the ages. Beginning with the early Church Fathers and continuing to our own time, you’ll explore the dynamic relationship between catechesis, evangelization and conversion.
  2. Apologetics: Empower yourself to reflect more deeply upon fundamental theological areas of study such as God, Creation, the Fall, Redemption, Anthropology, Morality and Eschatology. Learn to defend your Faith and give a powerful account of the truths of Jesus Christ in the midst of an unbelieving, and at times, hostile audience.
  3. Education techniques: Learn the basic elements involved in the art and science of teaching. You’ll investigate the sociological, historical and philosophical foundations of education with a focus on the key elements informing American, classical and Catholic education. You’ll benefit from practical advice on curriculum planning, evaluation procedures, classroom management, educational standards and school organization.
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Catechetics DEPARTMENT

  • EDUC 201 Educational Foundations
  • PSYC 301 Human Development and Learning or PSYC 302/EDUC 302 Educational Psychology
  • THEO 250 Foundations of Catechesis
  • THEO 350 Catechesis in the Church
  • Theology Elective in Apologetics (for example, THEO 370 C.S. Lewis: Theological Apologetics)

Gerald Boersma, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Theology

Gerald BoersmaEducation: B.A., Religious Studies, Trinity Western University; M.A., Theology, Ave Maria University; Ph.D., Theology and Religion, University of Durham
Office: Henkels 3003
Email: gerald.boersma@avemaria.edu
Phone: (239) 304-7910

FR. ROMANUS CESSARIO, S.T.D.

ADAM CARDINAL MAIDA PROFESSOR OF THEOLOGY

Father Romanus CessarioEducation: B.A., St. Stephen’s College; M.A., St. Stephen’s College; S.T.L., Dominican House of Studies; S.T.B., Dominican House of Studies; S.T.D., University de Fribourg; S.T.M., The Order of Preachers, Santa Sabina, Rome
Office: Henkels 3026
Email: rev.romanus.cessario@avemaria.edu
Phone: (239) 304-7935

MICHAEL DAUPHINAIS, PH.D.

CHAIR OF THE THEOLOGY DEPARTMENT, FR. MATTHEW L. LAMB PROFESSOR OF CATHOLIC THEOLOGY, PROFESSOR OF THEOLOGY AND HUMANITIES

Michael DauphinaisEducation: B.S., Engineering, Duke University; M.T.S., Theology, Duke Divinity School; Ph.D., Systematic Theology, University of Notre Dame
Office: Henkels 3005
Email: michael.dauphinais@avemaria.edu
Phone: (239) 280-2538

FR. ROBERT GARRITY, S.T.D.

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF THEOLOGY

Father Robert GarrityEducation: B.A., English Literature, Aurora University; M.A., Theology, Catholic University of America; S.T.L., Theology, Catholic University of America; J.C.L., Canon Law, The Catholic University of America; S.T.D., Theology, The Catholic University of America
Office: Henkels 2068
Email: robert.garrity@avemaria.edu
Phone: (239) 280-2424

DANIEL LENDMAN, PH.D.

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF THEOLOGY

Daniel LendmanEducation: B.A., Liberal Arts, Thomas Aquinas College; M.A., Philosophy, Dominican School of Philosophy & Theology; S.T.M., Theology, International Theological Institute; S.T.L., Systematic Theology, International Theological Institute; Ph.D., Systematic Theology, Ave Maria University
Office: Henkels 3029
Email: danielw.lendman@avemaria.edu
Phone: (239) 304-7934

STEVEN LONG, PH.D.

PROFESSOR OF THEOLOGY

Steven LongEducation: B.A., Philosophy, University of Toledo; M.A., Philosophy, University of Toledo; Ph.D., Philosophy, The Catholic University of America
Office: Henkels 3007
Email: steven.long@avemaria.edu
Phone: (239) 280-1664

FR. JOSEPH LUGALAMBI, PH.D. (CANDIDATE)

Associate Professor of Theology

Father Joseph LugalambiEducation: B.A., Sacred Theology, Pontifica Universitas Gregoriana; M.A., Theology, Kenrick-Glennon Seminary/Kenrick School of Theology; Ph.D., Systematic Theology, Ave Maria University
Email: fr.joseph.lugalambi@avemaria.edu

 

FR. GUY MANSINI, S.T.D.

MAX SECKLER CHAIR OF THEOLOGY


Education:
B.A., Philosophy, Saint Meinrad College; M. Div., Theology, Saint Meinrad School of Theology; M.A., Religious Studies, Indiana University; M.A., Philosophy, Marquette University; S.T.D., Pontifical Gregorian University
Office: Henkels 3009
Email: fr.guy.mansini@avemaria.edu
Phone: (239) 280-2594

MARK MIRAVALLE, S.T.L., S.T.D.

CONSTANCE SCHIFFLIN BLUM CHAIR OF MARIOLOGY

Mark MiravalleEducation: Education: B.A., Theology, University of San Francisco; S.T.L., Sacred Theology, Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas; S.T.D., Sacred Theology, Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas
Office: Canizaro Library 363
Email: mark.miravalle@avemaria.edu
Phone: (239) 304-7902

ROGER NUTT, S.T.L., S.T.D.

PROVOST, PROFESSOR OF THEOLOGY

Roger NuttEducation: B.E.S., Literature & Philosophy, St. Cloud State University; M.A., Theology & Christian Ministry, Franciscan University of Steubenville; S.T.B., Sacred Theology, Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas, S.T.L., Sacred Theology, Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas; S.T.D., Sacred Theology, Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas
Office: Henkels 3056
Email: roger.nutt@avemaria.edu
Phone: (239) 280-1603

T. ADAM VAN WART, PH.D.

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF THEOLOGY

Thomas Van WartEducation: B.S., Psychology, Texas Christian University; M.A., Counseling, Dallas Theological Seminary; Th.M., Systematic Theology Dallas Theological Seminary; M.T.S., Theology, Duke University; Ph.D., Religious Studies, Southern Methodist University
Office: Henkels 3008
Email: thomas.vanwart@avemaria.edu
Phone: (239) 304-7825

JEFFREY WALKEY, PH.D.

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF THEOLOGY

Education: B.S., Management Purdue University; M.T.S. Theological Studies, Duke Divinity School; Ph.D. Religious Studies, Maquette University
Office: Henkels 3004
Email: jeffrey.walkey@avemaria.edu
Phone: (239) 304-7363

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