STEP Courses
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About STEP Courses
STEP offers online theology courses that combine personal study with group learning, guided by an experienced course facilitator. Each week, participants engage with readings, video or written lectures by Notre Dame faculty and partner theologians, complete written assignments, and join live discussions via Zoom with fellow participants. Through this, participants use the tools of online learning to deepen their understanding of the faith in community with others.
Each course session includes an orientation period followed by four to seven weeks of coursework, depending on the course.
- Space is limited! The capacity of courses is 20 students
- Register early to guarantee enrollment
- Access to courses begins on the day the course starts.
2026-2027 Course Calendar
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Fall 1: August 31 – October 16, 2026
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Fall 2: October 19 – December 4, 2026
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Spring 1: January 11 – February 26, 2027
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Spring 2: March 8 – April 30, 2027 (Holy Week break: March 22–28, 2027)
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Summer: June 7 – August 1, 2027 (Summer break: July 5-11, 2027)
Please note: These dates indicate overall course periods. Please check your specific course for exact dates and deadlines.
Full Spring calendar coming on November 6, 2026.
Current Partners
Members of partner dioceses can find registration information here.
Have a question about STEP? Need technical assistance?
Please call 574-631-8207 or email stepnd@ndedu
Upcoming Courses
| Title | Contact Hours | Price | Next Session | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catholic Social Teaching | 30 | $99 | Jan 11, 2027 | Register |
| Ecclesiology | 30 | $99 | Jan 11, 2027 | Register |
| Foundations of Catholic Belief | 35 | $99 | Jan 11, 2027 | Register |
| Introduction to the Old Testament I | 35 | $99 | Jan 11, 2027 | Register |
| Introduction to the Old Testament II | 35 | $99 | Jan 11, 2027 | Register |
| The Doctrine of Salvation in Jesus Christ | 25 | $99 | Jan 11, 2027 | Register |
| The Letters of St. Paul | 55 | $99 | Jan 11, 2027 | Register |
| The Liturgical Year: What Does It Mean and Why Does It Matter? | 35 | $99 | Jan 11, 2027 | Register |
| The Reformation | 30 | $99 | Jan 11, 2027 | Register |
| The Synoptic Gospels | 25 | $99 | Jan 11, 2027 | Register |
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 | ||
| Christian Doctrine for Catechists III | 35 | $99 | ||
| Ecclesiology | 30 | $99 | Jan 11, 2027 | Register |
| Foundations of Catholic Belief | 35 | $99 | Jan 11, 2027 | 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 | Jan 11, 2027 | Register |
| Theology of the Body | 30 | $99 |
Catholic Education
Christian Life
| Title | Contact Hours | Price | Next Session | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catholic Social Teaching | 30 | $99 | Jan 11, 2027 | 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 | ||
| The Christian Conscience and Ethical Dilemmas: Guidance from the Catholic Tradition | 35 | $99 | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Liturgical Theology | 30 | $99 | ||
| 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 |
Scripture
| Title | Contact Hours | Price | Next Session | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Preface to the Study of Scripture | 35 | $99 | ||
| Introduction to the New Testament | 35 | $99 | Mar 08, 2027 | Register |
| Introduction to the Old Testament I | 35 | $99 | Jan 11, 2027 | Register |
| Introduction to the Old Testament II | 35 | $99 | Jan 11, 2027 | Register |
| Reading the Book of Revelation | 25 | $99 | ||
| The Gospel of John | 35 | $99 | Register | |
| The Letters of St. Paul | 55 | $99 | Jan 11, 2027 | Register |
| The Synoptic Gospels | 25 | $99 | Jan 11, 2027 | Register |