Briar Cliff University Media Announcement

SIOUX CITY, Iowa – Briar Cliff University theology majors may now participate in a BCU program that will prepare them to teach religion classes in Catholic schools. In the new program, Briar Cliff theology majors who take the core courses required for education majors will qualify for certification as religion teachers by the Diocese of Sioux City Office of Education.

“Many BCU theology majors plan to teach religion in a Catholic school or a parish setting,” said Linda Harrington, Ph.D., assistant professor of theology at Briar Cliff. “This new program focuses on preparing students for teaching while giving them a solid foundation in theology. The certificate demonstrates the unique qualifications of Briar Cliff theology majors for teaching religion in Catholic school systems or parish religious education programs.”

For more information, contact the BCU’s Office of Admissions at 279-5200.

Enrollment at Briar Cliff University is over 1,100 students from 28 states. Students are educated in the Franciscan tradition of excellence in the liberal arts and career preparation in an environment of care, compassion and openness to all. For more information, please visit www.briarcliff.edu.