Current Courses
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
THE 380/510 Theology Origins & Development - Fall 2026
(Fundamental Theology)
Instructor: Corey J. Hayes, PhD
This course reflects on the principles and methods used in theological inquiry and practice within the Christian tradition, especially the different philosophies operative in theology from the ancient world to the modern. Using primary and secondary sources, as well as examining notions such as being, spirit, faith, nature, grace, history, sacrament, etc., the course elucidates problems and possibilities in contemporary theological discourse.
Available for MA Credit, BA Credit, and Audit
TU & TH 6:00 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
Dates: August 18, 2026 - December 3, 2026
Location: John Paul the Great Academy, 1522 Carmel Dr., Lafayette, La.
Aquinas Lafayette Course Tuition
MA Credit $1,000
BA Credit $1,000
Audit $150