Enrollments are Way Up!


We went out on a limb and decided to expand beyond one location. This year, we are running four classes simultaneously at four different locations. The response has been tremendous! 

This time last year, with only one class, we had 11 students. Now, with four class, four instructors, at four locations, we have 120 registered students taking either Bible in a Year or Catechism in a Year! 

We are so glad that you are with us! We look forward to seeing how God continues to grow the Institute’s reach here in the Diocese of Phoenix and beyond!

Registrations for the Fall semester are closed, but please see our upcoming events below. Also, join our mailing list to ensure to be the first to sign up for our 2025 Summer Symposium or Fall 2025 Classes!

What is the ICT?

The Institute of Catholic Theology provides continuing education for adult Catholics. Founded in 2009 by Fr. John Ehrich, STL, the ICT offers a wide variety of courses, both live and archived on the internet, that can be taken at your leisure. Whether you are new to adult education or are looking to delve into the richness of Catholic Intellectual tradition, these courses are designed to strengthen one's Christian discipleship through intellectual formation.

Foundational Certificate in Catholic Theology

This program aims to prepare students for the study of theology while at the same time equipping them to articulate, share and live their Christian faith in every aspect of daily life.

Study the Bible in a Year

Wanting to learn about the Bible and the plan God has for your life? Registration is currently closed for this academic year, but we hope you will join us next year!

Study the Catechism in a Year

For 2,000 years, as it is today, the Faith of the Church has been a roadmap to happiness. The Catechism of the Catholic Church gives us this path to real happiness. Registration is currently closed for this academic year, but we hope you will join us next year!

Partnership with Franciscan University of Steubenville

ICT Offering Undergraduate and Graduate Theology

The Institute of Catholic Theology and Franciscan University of Steubenville have entered into an innovative partnership that offers undergraduate and graduate theology to the faithful of the Diocese of Phoenix. In addition to credits being accepted at GCU, ASU, and NAU, participants will be able to work towards a Foundational Certificate in Catholic Theology, with credits fully transferable to Franciscan University.

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Welcome from the Director

Welcome to the Institute of Catholic Theology. It is our pleasure to serve you. Our goal at the Institute is to help strengthen your life in Christ through intellectual formation. In Romans 12:2, St. Paul urges us to “be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that you may prove what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.” Our hope here is that we can assist you in that process. We offer conferences, live courses, online courses and in-person support for those in Franciscan University of Steubenville’s online Masters of Theology and the Masters of Catechetics and Evangelization programs. So whether you are new to the faith or a veteran, we are here to support.

In the meantime, sign up for my Weekly Scripture Reflections, meant to help you prepare for the Sunday Gospels. There’s no charge - just sign up and they will come right to your email!

Dr. Eric J. Westby

Director

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