The Augustine Institute Short Courses bring you the engaging instruction that has been enjoyed by over a thousand students since 2005, but at a fraction of the cost and time of a full graduate course. Each Short Course includes three to four hours of high-quality video instruction together with reading assignments that are modest in length but generous in depth and beauty.

What's included

  • Interactive lessons, featuring guided presentations and videos
  • A top Catholic professor and theologian as your instructor
  • Certificate of Completion
  • Discussion forum to ask questions and share ideas

Course curriculum

    1. Welcome to the Course

    2. Course Overview

    3. About the Instructor

    4. Course Requirements

    1. Video and Discussion

    2. Presentation Slides

    3. Additional Resources

    4. Check for Understanding

    5. Office Hours

    1. Video and Discussion

    2. Presentation Slides

    3. Additional Resources

    4. Check for Understanding

    5. Office Hours

    1. Video and Discussion

    2. Presentation Slides

    3. Additional Resources

    4. Check for Understanding

    5. Office Hours

    1. Video and Discussion

    2. Presentation Slides

    3. Additional Resources

    4. Check for Understanding

    5. Office Hours

    1. Video and Discussion

    2. Presentation Slides

    3. Additional Resources

    4. Check for Understanding

    5. Office Hours

About this course

  • $59.00
  • 35 lessons
  • 3.5 hours of video content

Instructor

Professor of History & Theology | Academic Dean Christopher Blum

Inspired by my mentors and fellow graduate students at the University of Notre Dame in the 1990s, my top professional goal has been to contribute to the renewal of Catholic higher education in the United States. My own thinking about Catholic higher education has been shaped by the thought of Bl. John Henry Newman, Alasdair MacIntyre, and Benedict XVI. I wholeheartedly agree with Benedict’s judgment that we are living amidst a crisis of truth and that “the windows must be flung open again” so that we may “see the wide world” and learn from nature and God’s Word what is our origin and true destiny. Through my teaching and writing, I hope to contribute to the recovery of the right understanding of nature as deeply intelligible and beautifully ordered, in a word, as God’s Creation. Education Ph.D. History & Philosophy of Science. University of Notre Dame B.A. Biology. University of Virginia

FAQ

  • Is the course tuition refundable?

    We're certain you'll be inspired and edified by this course. However, if you're not satisfied with the quality o course content, please contact customer service.

  • What are the technical requirements?

    The course will run on any device and any web browser. We do not support Roku or Apple TV.

  • Can I learn at my own pace?

    All aspects of the course are self-running so you can learn any time, any place.

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Through this course, you will come to understand St. Francis de Sales and the graces of conversion better.

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