Creating Home and Identity
Embark on a journey of discovery while exploring the profound significance of home, identity, and a sense of belonging in our ever-evolving society.
Catholic Distance University is a fully accredited university that offers both continuing education programs and degree and certificate programs completely online. Study where and when you choose from the convenience of smartphone, digital device, or laptop!
Who can benefit from these courses?
Become a lifelong learner equipped and inspired to change the world!
“Let your chief study be to acquaint yourself with God because there is nothing greater than God, and because it is the only knowledge which can fill the heart with a peace and joy, which nothing can disturb.” —St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, CDU’s Patron Saint
Satisfaction and Refund Policy for Non-Credit Courses
CDU will issue a full refund, minus the cost of any completed coursework, to any students who cancel their continuing education registrations within 72 hours of receiving access to their program, course, or seminar. After that point, CDU will not issue refunds. Students receive automatic access to independent study courses at the time of registration and payment. Students receive access to seminars on the first day of the seminar. To obtain a refund for a dropped course, the student must email the Continuing Education Registrar (continuingeducation@cdu.edu) within three days of receiving access to the course. Refunds will be processed within 30 days of request.
Discounted pricing is available to dioceses, parishes, schools, and organizations. Let CDU meet your group's faith formation needs through quality online courses! For more information, contact Megan Davis at continuingeducation@cdu.edu (304-825-7531 OR 1-888-254-4238 ext 731).
CDU was founded in 1983 as the first catechetical institute in the United States approved by the Vatican to award the Catechetical Diploma by correspondence. Today, CDU is a fully accredited university that offers both continuing education programs and degree and certificate programs completely online. Study where and when you choose from the convenience of a smartphone, digital device, or laptop! CDU is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and the Association of Theological Schools. To learn more about our degree and certificate programs, visit cdu.edu or contact admissions@cdu.edu.
Creating Home and Identity
Embark on a journey of discovery while exploring the profound significance of home, identity, and a sense of belonging in our ever-evolving society.