Current Courses

THE 391 Spiritual Direction - Summer 2026

Instructor: Fr. Michael Champagne, CJC

A comprehensive treatment of the practice of spiritual direction and pastoral counseling within the Catholic tradition.  This course emphasizes development of the practical skills necessary to spiritually accompany those encountered in Catholic ministry. 

Available for BA Credit and Audit

Saturdays 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Dates: June 6, 2026 - July 25, 2026

Location: Immaculata, Lafayette, La

THE 308 / THE 561 Catholic Social Teachings - Fall 2026

Instructor: Fr. Reed Bellingham, PhL (Tentative)

This course reflects on the Church’s social teaching from Scripture, the tradition, and especially from Pope Leo XIII’s Rerum Novarum to the Second Vatican Council. By engaging primary source documents, the course further reflects on the Church’s continued growth in its social awareness and activities. Classes may be taught in an in-class, hybrid, or online format and have set times that require virtual participation.

Available for MA Credit, BA Credit, and Audit

Every other Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Dates: August 17 - December 5, 2026

Location: Immaculata, Lafayette, La

THE 103 Introduction to Catholicism - Fall 2026

Instructor: Mrs. Sarah Mary Toce-Donlon, MDiv

This course reflects on the Church’s social teaching from Scripture, the tradition, and especially from Pope Leo XIII’s Rerum Novarum to the Second Vatican Council. By engaging primary source documents, the course further reflects on the Church’s continued growth in its social awareness and activities. Classes may be taught in an in-class, hybrid, or online format and have set times that require virtual participation.

Available for Audit only

Every other Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Dates: August 17 - December 5, 2026

Location: Immaculata, Lafayette, La

Aquinas Lafayette Course Tuition

MA Credit $1,000

BA Credit $1,000

Audit $150

Tuition payment is collected in full prior to the course start date. After students complete the registration form, they will be contacted by an Aquinas Lafayette representative.