Attendees of a Mass sit in pews holding lit candles. In front of the room, a priest holds a candle.

Religious Studies

The Certificate in Religious Studies, designed for teachers and religious educators in parishes or parochial schools, in addition to being issued to students completing the Minor in Religious Studies, is also available to any non-matriculated students wishing to earn the Certificate for personal or professional reasons.

Non-matriculated students should contact the Office of the Registrar for registration assistance at 215.248.7005 or registrar@chc.edu.

Students must earn a grade of C- (1.70) or better in courses required to successfully complete the requirements for the Certificate. An Independent Study (RLST-490) may be available with appropriate permissions. Courses are 3 credits unless indicated and may not be offered every semester.