Introduction to Catholic Journalism (2024-2025)
Tuesday evenings – 7:30PM (Eastern Time Toronto/New York)
This 12-week, non-credit course covers the foundations of Catholic journalism, including the theology of Catholic journalism, basic journalism skills, such as the interview and what makes a good story, and ethics for the Catholic newsroom. The format includes lectures, discussions and assignments.
Who is this course for?
For journalists in the U.S., Canada or abroad at any stage in their career, as well as aspiring journalists, interested in working in Catholic news. Ideal for Catholic media who want to train a new hire and communications directors seeking insight into how to pitch to and work with Catholic journalists.
Our Instructors
- Jermaine Bagnall, Seven Zero Media
- Laura Ieraci, The Religion & Journalism Project
- Shannon Mullen, National Catholic Register
- Paul Schratz, The B.C. Catholic newspaper
- Peter Stockland, The Catholic Register
Cost & Registration
Cost: $125 Canadian per semester
To register, please use the form below. Payment processing will be handled by our partner Catholic Conscience via Paypal accepting major credit cards. (You do not need to have or open a Paypal account).
Registration is limited to 20 students.
Contact
info@canadiancatholicnews.ca
Schedule
Fall 2024 Schedule
Sept. 24, 2024 07:30 p.m.
Oct. 1, 2024 07:30 p.m.
Oct. 8, 2024 07:30 p.m.
Oct. 15, 2024 07:30 p.m.
Oct. 22, 2024 07:30 p.m.
Oct. 29, 2024 07:30 p.m.
Nov. 5, 2024 07:30 p.m.
Nov. 12, 2024 07:30 p.m.
Nov. 19, 2024 07:30 p.m.
Nov. 26, 2024 07:30 p.m.
Dec. 3, 2024 07:30 p.m.
Dec. 10, 2024 07:30 p.m.
This course is conducted via Zoom Meeting.
All time is Eastern Time Zone (Toronto/Canada, New York/USA)
Course Partners
Registration for Fall 2024 session is now open. Email for inquiries.
We will hold an in-person week-long summer workshop in Toronto in August 17-23, 2025. Details forthcoming.
Instructions
Once you click the yellow Pay or grey Credit Card button, please wait for the screen to refresh by itself, typically about 20 seconds or less.
If you have trouble registering, please contact us at info@catholicconscience.ca
Please note, payment is processed by our partner Catholic Conscience via Paypal. You do not need to have or open a PayPal account.