The
Curriculum
Grounded in the centuries-old Norbertine tradition, our curriculum is crafted to address the most pressing issues of our age—making the timeless beauty and rich tradition of the Faith resonate to the needs of the day.
The Evermode Institute offers a four year, video-based curriculum that includes 10-12 courses on important catechetical topics. These courses include approximately 4 hours of instruction each semester (representing 40-48 hours of total instruction) that can be easily integrated into a teacher or volunteer catechist's schedule. The full curriculum covers the following:
Back to Basics
Dive into the fundamentals of the Catholic Faith with the Norbertine Canons of St. Michael's Abbey and Corpus Christi Priory.
Why Are We Here?
Since the dawn of time, man has asked this foundational, powerful question. We, too, begin our journey here.
Basic Philosophy: "Reality 101"
We continue with some more foundational questions: what is truth, and how can we know what is true? Is there ordered reality?
Who is God? (Basic Theology)
If there is an ordered reality around us, how did it get here? We explore the very basics about God, and what we can know about Him.
Who is Man? (Basic Anthropology)
If there is an ordered reality around us, what is our role in it? We explore the very basics about what it means to be human.
What is sin and why is it a problem?
What happens when we deviate from our role in the created order? What is the practical fallout from sin?
How are we saved from the problem of sin?
We discuss how we can (or cannot!) fix the problem of sin, and why we need a savior.
Who is Jesus?
The person of Jesus, Savior of the World, is the central truth of Christianity. We discuss who Jesus is, why and how He saves us from sin, and how we ought to live as a consequence.
Why do we need the Church?
We carry our focus from Christ to His Church, which advances His mission on Earth.
Faith Foundations
Examine how to pursue authentic happiness through the powerful tools God gives us in the Christian Life.
Basic Philosophy: Introduction to Logic
If you take this course, then you will have a better command of the building blocks of ordered thought.
Christian Belief: Divine Revelation
What has God revealed to us?
Christian Belief: Sacred Scripture
Ponder the deep mysteries of sin, redemption, and the constant and vital operation of grace in all that we do.
Christian Belief: Sacred Tradition
What is the "Faith of Our Fathers," anyway? In this section, we examine the rich heritage that has been passed down to us over two millennia.
What is Faith?
What does it mean to have Faith? What do we mean when we say "I believe"?
The Creed
What must Catholics believe?
Living the Christian Faith
Examine how our faith informs our worldview, our morality, and our daily lives.
The Catholic Worldview
The Incarnation has changed everything... now what? How do we view the world around us—our society, our neighbors, our own lives—in light of the events of the Gospel?
Basic Philosophy - Ethics
Practically, how do we do good and avoid evil?
The Commandments of God
We spend some time discussing all those "Thou Shalt Nots" to reveal the immense beauty of God's plan for us.
The Virtues
What kind of habits help us live the good life? What does it mean for a Christian to be virtuous?
Sources of the Christian Life
Day-to-day knowledge for faithful Christians.
The Sacraments, Revisited
Let's take a closer look at the Sacraments.
Prayer
How, when, where, and why should we talk to God?
Sharing the Faith: Apologetics
Arm yourself with the truth and skills needed to defend the Faith and confront the big questions of the day with charity.
Begin Your Journey
Thank you for your interest in the Evermode Institute. Contact us to receive more information about experiencing the curriculum.