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
Introduction to Philosophy - Summer 2026
Instructor: Mr. Gabriel Connor, MPhil
An introductory survey of philosophy focusing on the nature and role of philosophy, philosophy as a way of life, and the relationship between reason and faith/philosophy and theology. Special emphasis will be given in the course to the writings of Plato and the fundamental philosophical approaches to life present in both philosophy and Sacred Scripture.
Available for Audit only
Mondays 5:45 - 7:45 p.m. Tentative
Dates: June 1, 2026 - July 27, 2026
Location: Tentative
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