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Refresh Your Theological Thinking and Pastoral Practice!

Integrated Classrooms invite alumni, ministers, and lifelong learners into select IPS graduate courses for a semester of shared learning alongside current students and IPS faculty. It’s a space for encounter, study, and reflection that refreshes theological thinking and strengthens pastoral practice.

This is continuing education, not a degree track: no grades, no credit, and no transcript… just rigorous content, meaningful conversation, and a supportive learning community. Degree and certificate students enroll first; continuing education participants join as space allows.

Interested? Contact Mirta Garcia (mgarcia29@luc.edu) or Julie Garcia (jgarcia33@luc.edu).

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Fall 2026

"A Disarming Peace: Religion, Diplomacy, and the Common Good" with Dr. Miguel Diaz

Aug. 27, 2026 to Dec. 3, 2026

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Course Description: This course examines how religious imagination, diplomatic practice, and nonviolent social change can converge toward what Pope Leo XIV calls an “unarmed and disarming” peace.

Where: Online (Zoom)
When: Thursdays at 7:00 pm

For registration, please contact Mirta Garcia at mgarcia29@luc.ed

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FAQ

Why non-credit?
Because the goal is formation and learning without pressure. Integrated Classrooms are designed for people who want the classroom experience (discussion, insight, community) without taking on assignments, evaluation, or program requirements.

Can I later apply this to a degree?
Integrated Classrooms do not carry academic credit and do not appear on a transcript. If you decide to pursue a degree or certificate, you would apply for admission and then enroll in courses for credit through the normal registration process.

What’s expected of participants?
Come prepared to engage thoughtfully and respectfully. Participation typically includes attending class sessions, completing readings when possible, and contributing to discussion in ways that support the learning community. (Specific expectations may vary by instructor and course.)

Do I need prior theology coursework?
Not necessarily. Many participants come with ministry experience or a general academic background rather than formal theology training. A willingness to read carefully, ask good questions, and learn in community is the main prerequisite.