The purpose of the MACS Certificate is to provide interested persons and the Catholic community with a program that will provide them with fundamental information about Catholic theological principles.   The School of Arts awards certificates for the completion of three courses (9 credit hours).  The courses to select from are:

+ MACS 600     Catholic Thought and Culture Through the Ages

+ MACS 610     Catholic Biblical Studies

+ MACS 630     God and the Human Person

+ MACS 640     Christology

ADMISSION/APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

- New students apply as special students to the Professional Studies program unless they plan to be degree seeking at CBU. Degree seeking students would apply as such.

- Degree-seeking students will be awarded the certificates upon complettion of the required courses.

BENEFITS:

- Deepened and richer understanding of several aspects of the Catholic faith.

- Expand knowledge to improve job performance and increase opportunities for advancement.

- Recognition for the completion of the requirements of a graduate-level certificate program.

- Courses taken may be applied toward the completion of the Master of Arts in Catholic Studies degree program.

The admissions process for the MACS certificate is handled through the office of Graduate and Professional Studies, which can be contacted by telephone at (901) 321-3291.