The Augustine Institute (AI), located in Florissant, Missouri, United States, is a private Catholic graduate theology school that offers master's degree programs.
In addition, the Institute produces catechetical videos, records audio drama productions, publishes books, and distributes Catholic media materials.
Jonathan Reyes founded a graduate school in Denver in 2005,[2] in response to post-modern culture inspired by Pope John Paul II's call for a New Evangelization.
Enrollment requirements include an "undergraduate degree in a related field or demonstrably strong formation in humanities, philosophy, and theology"; a cumulative GPA of 3.70 or higher, and a competitive GRE score.
"[24] It describes its distance education program as taking place "through high-definition videos, live-streamed interactive course offerings, telephone calls, promptly answered emails, lively online discussion, and substantive feedback on assignments.
"[34] The FORMED platform is used by many Catholic parishes to facilitate their catechetical efforts and train group leaders with Bible studies, sacramental preparation and faith formation programs.
Their multi-part video productions include The Search (2020),[37] Presence: The Mystery of the Eucharist (2018),[38] Signs of Grace (2018),[39] Divine Mercy in the Second Greatest Story Ever Told (2016),[40] Forgiven (2016),[41] Beloved (2015),[42] Reborn (2015),[43] and Symbolon (2014).
[49] The Augustine Institute also publishes the English Standard Version Catholic Edition Bible in North America in partnership with Crossway Books.
The Augustine Institute will begin transitioning its operations over the next few years, with its headquarters and Graduate School of Theology opening on the new campus in time for the fall 2024 semester.