SLU@CCM
Catholic Campus Ministry has partnered with Saint Louis University in a pilot program to offer courses in Catholic Studies in-person at CCM through the College of Philosophy and Letters at SLU. To make these courses available to as many students as possible, SLU discounted their tuition rate to $225 per credit hour and created a streamlined registration process, waiving the normal transcript requirement. For the Fall 2024 semester, thanks to a generous donor, all tuition fees are now covered for any student that enrolls!
Fall 2024 Course Description
The Second Vatican Council
A one credit reading course
The Second Vatican Council (1962-65) is the most important event in the Catholic Church in the last century, perhaps even since the sixteenth century. Major contributions and clarifications were made in the areas of ecclesiology, ecumenism, Catholic relations with non-Christian religions, and liturgy, just to name a few. The main purpose of this course is to introduce students to the primary documents of Vatican II. We will briefly discuss the pre-history of the Council and survey responses to the Council, including how it impacts the Catholic Church in America today. By completing the readings and attending the weekly discussions, students should come away with a thorough understanding of the content of Vatican II and an increased awareness of the intended and the actual effects of the Council to date.
How to register
Here is the process for registering for the Fall 2024 course:
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Click here to fill out the CCM interest form.
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Fill out the SLU visiting student app by clicking the "Register" button below.
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No need to send an official transcript - that will be waived.
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Once the student applies, the visiting student application to SLU will be processed within 48 hours.
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In that 48-hour period, you will be registered for the class, and will be sent a confirmation email with your SLU course and student information by SLU staff member Jacob Wierson (jacob.wierson@slu.edu).
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Please contact Jacob if you have any questions about the application process.
For more details on the course contact:
Andrew Mercer
amercer@ccm847.org
What students are saying
The SLU@CCM course offered by Dr. Mercer provided an opportunity to openly discuss Catholic teaching and how it relates to current issues, which prompted reflection and deeper analysis of our beliefs. The group setting allowed for support and constructive conversation, as well as encouragement to dive deeper and ask honest, vulnerable questions. Dr. Mercer created a constructive, respectful, stress-free environment that I encourage everyone to take advantage of in future courses offered! -Bella H
The SLU class that Dr. Mercer facilitated at CCM was incredibly insightful and helped provide a deeper understanding of the Catholic faith. Most of which I don't think I ever would have learned about if I didn't attend the class. It also served as an amazing source of thought-provoking conversations, friendly debates, and exposure to inventive/new concepts. I will absolutely be taking more of these classes in the future. -Kevin R
I absolutely loved the SLU@CCM course that I took. Dr. Mercer is an incredible teacher and facilitates lively conversations based on the interests of his students. Every class had me asking questions I’d never even thought about before. The true community that Dr. Mercer builds in a classroom is not something you can find anywhere else. -Caroline E
The SLU@CCM program has been amazing! I love having a class truly dedicated to learning about theology, philosophy, and truths about the faith! It truly is a class that has made me feel more educated and well versed in a multitude of ways! -Javier W.R.