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
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 is designed as a gateway to understanding the Christian tradition. It is intended for students with a limited background in theology or Church history. Students use a basic text and primary source materials to understand the historical and theological developments in the Jewish tradition, the advent, mission, and Passion of Christ, and the history of the Church from its origins to the present. Topics such as Trinity, Christ, faith, grace, virtues, sacraments, and Christian relations with Judaism and Islam are addressed. Classes may be taught in an in-class, hybrid, or online format. Some designated hybrid and online courses 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