Online Faith Formation courses through the School of Theology and Minsitry at Boston College:
STM Online: Crossroads
Crossroads is an adult faith formation program that is offered through Boston College’s School of Theology and Ministry to provide reliable, engaging resources and to create lively learning opportunities for adults interested in spiritual renewal and faith enrichment.
HOW does Online Learning Work? Crossroads offers online non-credit courses with guided conversation and reflection about faith.
Participants need access to a computer and to the Internet.
Online learning is schedule friendly! Participants do not need to be online at any special time to participate.
Each course is organized with weekly assignments for reading and/or video viewing.
In addition, participants are assigned to a discussion group and encouraged to engage questions about the readings and videos.
Discussion is facilitated by an experienced religious educator.
WHO takes these courses?
Catechistsand teachers, for theological grounding and more effective teaching
Parents, grandparents, and godparents, for confidence in handing on their faith
Scripture study leaders, for greater knowledge and comfort with the Scriptures
DREs, pastoral associates, and youth ministers, for professional development
RCIA teams, for building skills in sharing faith and listening to others
Members of parish committees, to update their faith and to serve the parish more effectively
All adults, to explore different perspectives with people in different parishes, regions and countries.