Fellowship of Catholic University Students
March 30, 2005 For
Immediate Publication
Contact:
Nikki Shasserre, FOCUS
(970)
336-9881
New Catholic Graduate Program to Open its Doors in
Denver
Denver, CO (FOCUS)- With the blessing of Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, Archbishop of Denver, The Augustine Institute will open its doors this fall to the first class of students. The Institute, located in Denver, CO, is a graduate program dedicated to forming Catholic lay men and women from across the nation in Catholic Leadership. MasterÕs Degrees will be available in Evangelization and Catechesis, and Sacred Scripture. The Augustine Institute has assembled a founding faculty of professors who have gained recognition for excellence in teaching, speaking, scholarship and leadership. They include Jonathan Reyes, Timothy Gray, Sean Innerst and FOCUS Founder and President Curtis Martin.
Augustine
Institute President, Jonathan Reyes, describes the goal of the Institute as
working to Òreunite the Catholic faith with everyday life and thereby help in
the renewal of Catholic life through training lay people in the New
Evangelization.Ó
The program combines intellectual
formation, practical training, and character formation. The core curriculum of the Augustine
Institute comprises a deep immersion in Catholic history, culture, dogma, and
Scripture- all faithful to the Magisterium of the Church and in accord with the
Holy FatherÕs document on higher education, Ex Corde Ecclesiae. The
students attending the Augustine Institute will also receive extensive
practical training for lay ministry in the Church through course work and a
year-long internship program.
Finally, for those who seek greater formation in Catholic culture and
community life, Houses of Formation will be available. ÒThis three-fold
formation will form Catholic leaders who embody in their lives what they know
in their intellects,Ó said Dr. Reyes.
Although not officially tied to the Archdiocese of Denver, Archbishop Chaput has welcomed the program to Denver, ÒI have had the privilege of reviewing the curriculum and the formation program of the Augustine Institute and I have complete confidence in it.Ó Echoing the sentiments of Pope John Paul IIÕs call for the New Evangelization, the Archbishop said, ÒI believe the Augustine Institute will some day draw young people from all over the world and train them to take the New Evangelization back to their homes, parishes, schools and communities.Ó
Entrance Requirements include a
BachelorÕs degree (BA or BS) or a minimum of 90 undergraduate credits. The G.R.E. is not required, but will be
considered for scholarship awards.
Scholarships are available through the Institute. To contact the Augustine Institute
directly, please call the office at: (303) 715-3279. www.augustineinstitute.org