An Initiative of the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland

Programs for Serious Catholic Learners

Courses, seminars, lectures, and more

MMGSI offers

laypeople the opportunity to take college-level courses on a range of topics, including Sacred Scripture, Trinity, Christology, and moral theology, without the financial or time commitments required for formal undergraduate study.

All of our instructors have earned graduate degrees in relevant disciplines, have taken the Oath of Fidelity, and have received the academic mandatum from our bishop.

Students who complete a ten-course curriculum designed by our diocesan Lay Ecclesial Ministry Office earn a certificate in theological studies, fulfilling the academic requirements of the LEM formation program.

Courses

Take college-level courses on a range of topics, including Sacred Scripture, Trinity, Christology, and moral theology, without the financial or time commitments required for formal undergraduate study.

Veritas Seminars

Standalone seminars designed to help you integrate faith and reason, engaging with philosophical topics such as reasons to believe in God, the problem of evil, and the relationship between religion and science.

Public Lectures

MMGSI sponsors lectures on philosophy, theology, history, literature, and culture at locations throughout the Diocese of Cleveland.

Saint Timothy Project

Timothy Scholars

An 8-week paid summer program for rising high school juniors. Through the study of the Catholic intellectual tradition, spiritual formation, field trips throughout northeast Ohio, and leadership development activities, students are prepared to flourish in college and serve their communities.

Timothy Fellows

A paid summer internship program for young adults focused on ministry experience, intellectual and spiritual growth, and vocational discernment.

Learn in Community, Not Online

Participate in engaging events and courses held across the Diocese of Cleveland.