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
All Courses
Catholic Doctrine
| Title | Contact Hours | Price | Next Session | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Doctrine for Catechists I | 35 | $99 | ||
| Christian Doctrine for Catechists II | 35 | $99 | Oct 19, 2026 | Register |
| Christian Doctrine for Catechists III | 35 | $99 | ||
| Ecclesiology | 30 | $99 | Oct 19, 2026 | Register |
| Foundations of Catholic Belief | 35 | $99 | Oct 19, 2026 | Register |
| In God's Image: The Mystery of Creation | 30 | $99 | Jun 07, 2027 | Register |
| Jesus Christ: Yesterday and Today | 30 | $99 | Jun 07, 2027 | Register |
| Mary as Mother: A Symbol of Life and Hope for Christians | 30 | $99 | ||
| Mary in the Catholic Tradition | 25 | $99 | Mar 08, 2027 | Register |
| The Creed | 30 | $99 | ||
| The Doctrine of Salvation in Jesus Christ | 25 | $99 | Oct 19, 2026 | Register |
| Theology of the Body | 30 | $99 |
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 | ||
| On Christian Marriage | 30 | $99 | ||
| 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 | Mar 08, 2027 | Register |
| 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 | ||
| History of Christianity: The High and Late Middle Ages | 30 | $99 | Jan 11, 2027 | |
| Patristics | 35 | $99 | Mar 08, 2027 | Register |
| The American Catholic Experience | 35 | $99 | ||
| The Reformation | 30 | $99 | Jan 11, 2027 | Register |
Liturgy
| Title | Contact Hours | Price | Next Session | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Sacramental Theology | 35 | $99 | Mar 08, 2027 | Register |
| Liturgical Music: A Historical, Musical, and Pastoral Survey | 30 | $99 | Mar 08, 2027 | Register |
| 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 | ||
| The Liturgical Year: What Does It Mean and Why Does It Matter? | 35 | $99 | Jan 11, 2027 | Register |
| 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 | Oct 19, 2026 | Register |
| Introduction to the New Testament | 35 | $99 | Oct 19, 2026 | Register |
| Introduction to the Old Testament I | 35 | $99 | Oct 19, 2026 | Register |
| Introduction to the Old Testament II | 35 | $99 | Jan 11, 2027 | Register |
| 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 | Jan 11, 2027 | Register |