Deacon Formation
Diaconate Intellectual Formation Program
Diocese of Shreveport
Course sequence
Aspirancy
Y1
Intro to Philosophy I
Introduction to Theology
Catechism Catholic Church
Introduction to Scripture
Y1
Intro to Philosophy II
Fundamental Theology
Patristics
Christian Spirituality
Candidacy
Y2
Pentateuch/Historical Books
Church History I
Triune God
Theological Anthropology
Y 2
Prophets
Church History II
Christology and Eschatology
Fundamental Moral
Y3
Wisdom Psalms
Catholic Church in America
Ecclesiology
Synoptic Gospels/Acts
Y3
Sacraments of Initiation
Johannine Literature
Vatican II documents
Human Sexuality and Marriage
Y4
Pauline Literature
Bioethics: Medical and Moral Ethics
Intro and History of Liturgy
Ministry in the Church
Y4
Intro Cannon Law
Homiletics
Mariology and Popular Piety
Social Doctrine of the Church
Other courses
Scriptural Applications for Ministry (Jim’s course)
Prayer and Spiritual tradition
Personal and Spiritual Growth of the Minister
Theological Reflection
Spirituality of Leadership
Collaborative Ministry
Socio ministerial ethics
Pastoral Care
Cannon Law of Marriage
Liturgical Praxis
Ecumenism and Interreligious Dialogue
Intercultural Ministry
Evangelization and Missiology
Deacon celebrating Sacraments
Deacon at Mass
Parish Administration
Pastoral Administration
RICA