The pre-theology formation certificate program provides the requisite undergraduate theology and philosophy as proscribed by the PPF (152-56, 188, and 158), in addition to the study of Latin (PPF 189), Greek, and liberal arts courses as appropriate (PPF 162).
Mount St. Mary’s Seminary is a school of faith, discipleship and learning that prepares men for the Catholic ministerial priesthood. We strive to be a spiritual place that fosters a way of life and provides an atmosphere for excellent priestly formation in all its aspects: human, spiritual, intellectual and pastoral.
This two-year program has as its purpose the preparation of candidates for entry into the theologate. Candidates who complete the program as so certified.
The Pre-theology Formation Program aims at an adult level of affective maturity and interpersonal skills, a practical spiritual discipline, an exposure to apostolic life, and intellectual readiness for graduate theological studies.
The primary intellectual focus is the study of philosophy, which is balanced, comprehensive, integrated, and coherent (PPF, 155). Its specific objectives are for the seminarian to:
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