As part of the master’s programs, the Institute is offering two evening courses during the fall 2026 semester.

Law, Culture, and the Person (David Crawford), Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

The ancients believed that human law was by nature pedagogical. By providing social order, indeed as a foundational source of culture, law necessarily teaches us about our places within social institutions—such as marriage and family—and therefore also, more profoundly, about who and what we are. But what if this pedagogy becomes antihuman? Join us for a critical examination of modern American law in its background, implications, and assumptions.

The Nature and Art of Teaching in the Catholic Tradition (Andrew Shivone), Wednesdays, 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.

The Church has always been concerned with the formation and education of persons. Unlike modern pedagogical theory, which views teaching as empty method or technique, the Church’s interest in teaching asks about the relationship between the craft of teaching and the truth that is taught. This course reflects on what methods a teacher can use to perfect his craft that will best fulfill the nature of education as an introduction to reality.

Prospective students should complete a non-degree seeking application by August 25th. A bachelor’s degree is required as a prerequisite.

These courses may be taken for audit or for credit. Information about costs can be found on our Tuition and Fees page.

For more information, please contact Elena Martín at [email protected].