PROGRAMS OF STUDY

DIACONATE PROGRAM

In 1986, the Catholic Diocese of Baton Rouge developed a program for the education and formation of candidates for the diaconate. Since the fall of 1986, Saint Joseph Seminary College has provided the program of study for their education.

Courses are open to those accepted by the diocese as deacon candidates. Before being admitted to the Diaconate Program, applicants are normally required to have satisfied the admission requirements and study program of the Religious Studies Institute.

For class schedules and tuition information, contact the college or:

Deacon Thomas Labat
St. Theresa Catholic Church
1022 N. Burnside Ave.
Gonzales, LA 70737
ph: 225 647-6588

PROGRAM OF STUDY

FIRST SEMESTER			CREDIT
	BRD 10	Philosophy and the Theological Endeavor	2
	BRD 11	Paul: Evangelist, Theologian, and Servant	2
	BRD 12	Utilizing the Catechism of the Catholic Church	2
SECOND SEMESTER
	BRD 20	Prophets and Wisdom Literature in the Old Testament	2
	BRD 21	The Trinity in the Life of the Church	2
THIRD SEMESTER
	BRD 30	Liturgical Rites	2
	BRD 31	Moral Theology: Current Issue	2
	BRD 32	Spiritual Tradition and Personal Spiritual Development	2
FOURTH SEMESTER
	BRD 40	Pastoral Care in Hospitals, Nursing Homes, and Prisons	2
	BRD 41	Sacraments and Catechesis	2
Summer Practicum (non-credit): Liturgical Rites and Pastoral Care of the Sick
FIFTH SEMESTER
	BRD 50	Homiletics/Scripture/Preaching	2
	BRD 51	Parish Leadership and Administration	2
	BRD 52	Canon Law of Marriage	2
SIXTH SEMESTER
	BRD 60	The Gospels as a Source for Homilies	2
	BRD 61	Church: Structure and Law	2
Total Program Credit Hours:			30

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