STEP Courses
Online courses range between four and eight weeks long, with most being six weeks in length. Students read texts and watch video lessons before posting weekly assignments, sharing reflections in discussion forums, and participating in real-time online discussions with classmates.
- Space is limited! The capacity of courses is 20 students
- Register early to guarantee enrollment
- Access to courses begins on the session start date
Have a question about STEP? Need technical assistance?
Please call 574-631-8207, or email stepnd@nd.edu.
Current Partners
Members of partner dioceses can find registration information here.
Upcoming Courses
| Title | Contact Hours | Price | Next Session | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Preface to the Study of Scripture | 35 | $99 | Aug 31, 2026 | Register |
| Christian Doctrine for Catechists I | 35 | $99 | Aug 31, 2026 | Register |
| Christian Doctrine for Catechists III | 35 | $99 | Aug 31, 2026 | Register |
| Foundations of Catholic Belief | 35 | $99 | Aug 31, 2026 | Register |
| History of Christianity: The First Five Centuries | 30 | $99 | Aug 31, 2026 | Register |
| Introduction to Philosophy | 35 | $99 | Aug 31, 2026 | Register |
| Introduction to Sacramental Theology | 35 | $99 | Aug 31, 2026 | Register |
| Introduction to the Old Testament I | 35 | $99 | Aug 31, 2026 | Register |
| Jesus Christ: Yesterday and Today | 30 | $99 | Aug 31, 2026 | Register |
| Mary in the Catholic Tradition | 25 | $99 | Aug 31, 2026 | Register |
| On Christian Marriage | 30 | $99 | Aug 31, 2026 | Register |
| Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) | 35 | $99 | Aug 31, 2026 | Register |
| Theology of the Body | 30 | $99 | Aug 31, 2026 | Register |
| The Synoptic Gospels | 25 | $99 | Aug 31, 2026 | Register |
All Courses
Catholic Doctrine
| Title | Contact Hours | Price | Next Session | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Doctrine for Catechists I | 35 | $99 | Aug 31, 2026 | Register |
| Christian Doctrine for Catechists II | 35 | $99 | Oct 19, 2026 | Register |
| Christian Doctrine for Catechists III | 35 | $99 | Aug 31, 2026 | Register |
| Ecclesiology | 30 | $99 | Jan 11, 2027 | |
| Foundations of Catholic Belief | 35 | $99 | Aug 31, 2026 | Register |
| In God's Image: The Mystery of Creation | 30 | $99 | ||
| Jesus Christ: Yesterday and Today | 30 | $99 | Aug 31, 2026 | Register |
| Mary as Mother: A Symbol of Life and Hope for Christians | 30 | $99 | ||
| Mary in the Catholic Tradition | 25 | $99 | Aug 31, 2026 | Register |
| The Creed | 30 | $99 | ||
| The Doctrine of Salvation in Jesus Christ | 25 | $99 | Oct 19, 2026 | Register |
| Theology of the Body | 30 | $99 | Aug 31, 2026 | Register |
Catholic Education
| Title | Contact Hours | Price | Next Session | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catholic Schools and Democracy | 25 | $99 | ||
| Environments for Flourishing: Classroom Management in a Catholic School | 21 | $99 | ||
| Liturgy in Catholic Schools | 21 | $99 | ||
| Teaching 21st Century Skills in Catholic Schools | 21 | $99 | ||
| Teaching Religion in Catholic Schools: Designing for Learning and Encounter with Christ | 35 | $99 | ||
| The Body and Beyond: Human Sexuality for Young People from a Catholic Perspective | 21 | $99 |
Christian Life
| Title | Contact Hours | Price | Next Session | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catholic Social Teaching | 30 | $99 | Oct 19, 2026 | Register |
| Faith and Science: Origins and Belief | 30 | $99 | ||
| Faith and Science: The Catholic Approach | 30 | $99 | ||
| Introduction to Philosophy | 35 | $99 | Aug 31, 2026 | Register |
| On Christian Marriage | 30 | $99 | Aug 31, 2026 | Register |
| On Prayer | 25 | $99 | ||
| Pro-Life Ethics in a Throwaway Culture | 35 | $99 | ||
| The Art of Catechesis | 35 | $99 | Oct 19, 2026 | Register |
| The Christian Conscience and Ethical Dilemmas: Guidance from the Catholic Tradition | 35 | $99 | Oct 19, 2026 | Register |
| The Intercultural Church: Theological Foundations and Pastoral Practices | 25 | $99 | Jan 11, 2027 | |
| Youth Ministry | 30 | $99 |
Church History
| Title | Contact Hours | Price | Next Session | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Catholicism Since Vatican II: The Challenges of Change | 30 | $99 | Apr 26, 2027 | |
| History of Christianity: The Early Middle Ages | 30 | $99 | Oct 19, 2026 | Register |
| History of Christianity: The First Five Centuries | 30 | $99 | Aug 31, 2026 | Register |
| History of Christianity: The High and Late Middle Ages | 30 | $99 | Jan 11, 2027 | |
| Patristics | 35 | $99 | ||
| The American Catholic Experience | 35 | $99 | ||
| The Reformation | 30 | $99 |
Liturgy
| Title | Contact Hours | Price | Next Session | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Sacramental Theology | 35 | $99 | Aug 31, 2026 | Register |
| Liturgical Music: A Historical, Musical, and Pastoral Survey | 30 | $99 | ||
| Liturgical Prayer: The Liturgy of the Hours | 30 | $99 | Oct 19, 2026 | Register |
| Liturgical Theology | 30 | $99 | Oct 19, 2026 | Register |
| Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) | 35 | $99 | Aug 31, 2026 | Register |
| The Liturgical Year: What Does It Mean and Why Does It Matter? | 35 | $99 | ||
| The Theology of the Mass | 35 | $99 | Oct 19, 2026 | Register |
Scripture
| Title | Contact Hours | Price | Next Session | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Preface to the Study of Scripture | 35 | $99 | Aug 31, 2026 | Register |
| Introduction to the New Testament | 35 | $99 | Oct 19, 2026 | Register |
| Introduction to the Old Testament I | 35 | $99 | Aug 31, 2026 | Register |
| Introduction to the Old Testament II | 35 | $99 | Jan 11, 2027 | |
| Reading the Book of Revelation | 25 | $99 | Oct 19, 2026 | Register |
| The Gospel of John | 35 | $99 | Oct 19, 2026 | Register |
| The Letters of St. Paul | 55 | $99 | Oct 19, 2026 | Register |
| The Synoptic Gospels | 25 | $99 | Aug 31, 2026 | Register |