The faith of adults must be continually enlightened, developed, and protected so that it may acquire that Christian wisdom which gives sense, unity, and hope to the many 
experiences of personal, social and spiritual life.
(General Directory for Catechesis, USCC, 1997)

The Institute for Religious and Pastoral Studies of the University of Dallas in conjunction with Greco Institute is 
 offering Master degrees and Certificates in Shreveport. All those taking classes in the Shreveport diocese are eligible to receive a two-thirds tuition remission scholarship. Programs include Catholic School Leadership, Theological Studies, Pastoral Ministry, and Religious Education.
LIMEX Students can earn a masters degree 

or a certificate in theology.  Courses of study include religious education and pastoral studies.  LIMEX follows two main philosophies  - the learner is central, and ministry always takes place within a context.

Texts for Other Courses

(Click on title for link)
Early Christian Fathers
Collegeville Commentary Series
Sacra Pagina Series
Images of Mary
The Wild Man's Journey
The Power of Myth
Meet the Prophets
Women in the Bible
The World's Religions
The Abraham Connection 
Reason Informed by Faith
Vatican II
101 Answers to Questions Series
What Are They Saying Series
  

Foundations Courses
The Catholic Church today is emphasizing the need for life-long faith formation. The need for educated and well skilled adults to serve in our Church continues to grow. The Greco Institute is offering a series of 8 week courses covering the foundational teachings of faith. The content of these courses is intended to provide a balanced presentation of that is...
Catholic based in the fundamental teachings of the Catholic Church;
Comprehensive includes a synthesis of the major areas of Catholic doctrine;
Reflection-Oriented participants search for deeper ways to understand their faith;
Action-Oriented participants explore how they are called to live out their faith;
Transformative studies the content of faith, which leads to a deeper relationship with God.

The Foundations Courses presume no previous study of theology and are designed for new students. These six courses introduce students to theological reflection and provide the concepts necessary for more advanced study.

Catholic Morality Church at Prayer (Liturgy) Church History
What Catholic Believe/Catholic Identity Sacraments Sacred Scripture

Texts for Foundations Courses

Catholic Morality 
(out of print - special order)

 Church at Prayer (Liturgy) 
(out of print - special order)

Church History
Sacraments
Sacred Scripture
What Catholics Believe

 

Online Students Enter Here  
you must be pre-registered to enter)
On-line instruction allows students to participate in regular Greco courses from the convenience of their own homes and according to their own schedules. "Lectures" are handled through a combination of print, video, and audio formats. In place of participating in class discussions, students are expected to join the on-line discussions three times a week. While not replacing the traditional classroom, this format makes theological study available to those who would otherwise not be able to participate, due to constraints of time and geography.

  Greco Institute, Diocese of Shreveport     3500 Fairfield Avenue  Shreveport  LA  71104     (318) 868 - 4441  or  (800) 256 - 1542