NOTRE
DAME, Ind. (CNS) -- The University of Notre Dame is harnessing
the knowledge of its 45-member theology department and making
it available on the Internet, said Tom Cummings, director
of Notre Dame's Satellite Theological Education Program.
The program, known as STEP, began in 1999 as a videotape
and conference service to primarily rural dioceses, but
has evolved and now carries the work of its theologians
into the vast arena of cyberspace. Through the Internet,
the satellite program offers 10 online courses featuring
video lectures by Notre Dame professors on topics such as
the sacraments, Scripture, Christian ethics, liturgy and
Christian doctrine. The university does not offer college
credit for the courses, but gives a certificate to people
who successfully complete them. Information on STEP and
a list of the courses are available on the program's Web
site at: http://step.nd.edu,
or by phoning STEP at: (574) 631-5510, or toll free at:
(866) 425-7837.
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BRIEFS Nov-4-2002
