academic catalog College of Liberal Arts School of Theology 2013-2014 TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. OVERVIEW 1.1 Prologue 3 1.2 Mission Statement 3 1.3 Vision and Purpose 3 1.4 Priestly Formation at the Josephinum 4 1.5 The Structure of the Josephinum Program 6 2. ADMISSIONS 2.1 Application Procedures 8 2.2 Seminarians who are Foreign Nationals 9 2.3 Admission to School of Theology from College of Liberal Arts or Pre-Theology Program 9 2.4 Non-Discrimination Policy 9 3. TUITION AND FINANCIAL AID 3.1 Tuition, Room and Board, Fees 11 3.2 Refunds for Withdrawal 12 3.3 Financial Aid Program & Eligibility 13 3.4 Grants, Loans, and Scholarships 14 4. GENERAL ACADEMIC POLICIES, PROCEDURES, AND STANDARDS 4.1 General Course Standards 17 4.2 Procedures for withdrawal, dismissal, or leave of absence for Seminarians 21 4.3 Academic Standing and Grade Requirements 22 4.4 Transfer Credit Eligibility 26 4.5 Dissemination of Information 28 4.6 Special Academic Programs 33 5. COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS 5.1 Overview 37 5.2 Bachelor of Arts Degree Program 37 5.3 Bachelor of Philosophy Degree Program 41 5.4 Certificate of Completion in Philosophical and Theological Studies 42 5.5 Course Descriptions for the College of Liberal Arts 44 6. SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY 6.1 Overview 65 6.2 Master of Divinity and Ordination 65 6.3 Master of Arts in Theology 69 6.4 Bachelor of Sacred Theology 78 6.5 Hispanic Ministry Certificate Program 83 6.6 Distance Learning Program for the Deaconate 85 6.7 Course Descriptions for the School of Theology 87 7. INFORMATION ABOUT THE JOSEPHINUM 7.1 Accreditation and Institutional Effectiveness 109 7.2 Board of Trustees, Administration, and Faculty 111 7.3 Student Services 122 7.4 History of the Josephinum 123 7.5 Campus Facilities and Location 125 8. IMPORTANT DATES FOR ACADEMIC YEAR: 2013-2014 130 SECTION 1: OVERVIEW

2 1.1 PROLOGUE

The Pontifical College Josephinum was established more than 125 years ago to help prepare men for the priesthood. Many things have changed dramatically since the Josephinum was founded but what remains constant is the need for disciplined, faithful, loving men to serve the Church as priests in the United States of America and around the world. The Josephinum continues to respond to that need in its commitment to prepare competent holy priests for the real world.

Attentive to the guidance and example of the Holy Father, the Pontifical College Josephinum continues to refine its formation program to encourage the growth of its seminarians, especially toward full human maturation, spiritual depth, intellectual development, and the pastoral skills which will enable them to communicate the gospel effectively to the world today. These are the four dimensions of formation (human, spiritual, intellectual, and pastoral) the cultivation of which is the work of this and every seminary. The following pages outline the programs and policies which the Josephinum implements in attempting to actualize this cultivation.

1.2 MISSION STATEMENT

The Pontifical College Josephinum is a Roman Catholic seminary whose mission is to prepare men for the ordained priesthood through human, spiritual, intellectual, and pastoral formation. The seminary consists of two academic divisions: The College of Liberal Arts and The School of Theology, Pre-Theology Program.

The Josephinum is a pontifical institution immediately subject to the Holy See, through the Apostolic Nuncio, and governed by the Board of Trustees. Its programs follow the norms established by the Code of Canon Law, the Congregation for Catholic Education, and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.

Continuing the vision of its founder, Msgr. Joseph Jessing, the Josephinum seeks to prepare priests for the new evangelization and to serve the pastoral needs of the Church. In fidelity to this vision, the Josephinum provides resources to prepare candidates for the priesthood, enabling them to respond to the particular needs of their local communities. The Josephinum shares its resources with the wider Church by promoting vocations and by offering continuing education to clergy and laity.

Approved by the Board of Trustees, October 25, 2005

1.3 VISION AND PURPOSE

The Josephinum is a pontifical seminary and thus is devotedly at the service of the Holy See. This means that fidelity to the mission of the Holy Father and attentiveness to his directives is an especially important aspect of the life of the seminary. The Josephinum expresses that attentiveness in its effort to orient all its programs toward the preparation of men to serve the New Evangelization which Pope John Paul II, and subsequent pontiffs, declared to be vital to the mission of the Church at the beginning of the New Millennium.

3 The Josephinum seeks to prepare men to serve the Lord faithfully wherever they are called and sent to do so. Nonetheless, the Josephinum emphasizes the preparation of priests for service in the United States of America. As part of its mission to serve the Church in the United States, the Josephinum prepares men for ministry to Spanish-speaking Catholics in this country. The Josephinum also seeks to prepare men from other parts of the world for ministry either in the United States or in their native countries. The Josephinum thereby offers an education that is appropriate for priestly ministry in the universal Church that is deeply rooted in tradition, in a way that is apt for a global and diverse society.

The College of Liberal Arts, upholding standards of academic excellence, has as its principle objective to help its students develop the attitudes, skills, knowledge and cultural perspectives, which will enable them to function effectively as Catholic adults and as candidates for graduate theological education in preparation for ordination to the priesthood. It provides the means for fostering spiritual growth and vocational discernment, as well as for gradually developing greater understanding and Christian responsiveness to the major issues and concerns of contemporary society. The college program strives to provide a rich liberal arts education, through which students acquire a wide range of knowledge, along with the skills to continue seeking the truth as members of a community that is firmly grounded in the Catholic tradition, but living in the contemporary world.

The School of Theology has as its principle objective to provide an integral theological education, with a pastoral emphasis, which will prepare seminarians to undertake priestly ministry with skill and pastoral sensitivity, as outlined in the Program of Priestly Formation, 5th edition (PPF). The Josephinum’s School of Theology helps seminarians acquire a particularly broad set of skills as it presupposes, and builds upon, the foundation gained through either the College or the Pre-Theology program. Academic and pastoral preparation are united in a formation program that assists seminarians in developing a priestly identity, attaining spiritual growth, and developing a capacity for leadership in the contemporary Church.

The Josephinum is the only pontifical seminary outside of Italy, a circumstance that indicates its special character and the scope of its mission. As a pontifical institution, the Josephinum is directly responsible to and supervised by The Congregation for Clergy with the Apostolic Nuncio to the United States serving ex-officio as its Chancellor. The Nuncio formalizes all faculty appointments. In keeping with its broad mission, the Josephinum has educated priestly candidates for many dioceses in the United States and abroad, as well as for religious orders and secular institutes.

1.4 PRIESTLY FORMATION AT THE JOSEPHINUM

The Formation Program can be understood as a set of practices (i.e., mature lifestyle, worshiping/praying, studying, and ministering) designed to foster the integrated growth of seminarians. Through the four dimensions of human, spiritual, intellectual, apostolic and pastoral formation, seminarians acquire the human, spiritual, pastoral and social skills and characteristics needed for effective service, leadership and life. This formation program is considered the

4 foundation for a life of ongoing learning across a range of disciplines, to facilitate effective ministry in a diverse and interconnected world.

Human Formation

The program of human formation is designed to aid each seminarian in assuming personal responsibility for his development in all phases of life in the seminary and after. It guides and supports the seminarian in reaching maturity in personal standards, psychological development, and social interaction.

Spiritual Formation

The program of the spiritual formation is twofold: first, to foster the personal prayer life and spiritual growth of seminarians; second, to foster an understanding and love for the liturgical life of the Church. Through active participation in this process of personal spiritual discernment, seminarians are helped to respond with growing understanding and commitment to the call that brought them to the seminary.

Intellectual Formation

The program of intellectual formation is pursued in the academic programs that are specific to each level of formation (college, pre-theology, and theology). They address the needs of each seminarian to be a fully educated and well-rounded person.

Pastoral Formation

The program of pastoral and apostolic formation helps seminarians see Christ in those to whom they will minister, and come to see Christ at work in themselves. Through this focus, seminarians will learn to demonstrate pastoral charity and a commitment to the Church’s teaching on justice, peace and the dignity of human life.

The general objectives and plan for Catholic seminaries, followed at the Josephinum, have been set forth by the Second Vatican Council in its Decree on the Training of Priests. The renewal in priestly formation called for by the council was given further support by the Basic Norms for Priestly Formation, published by the Holy See in 1970 and revised in 1985, and by The Program of Priestly Formation, first published in 1971 by the National Conference of Catholic Bishops and revised in 1976, 1981, 1992 and 2005. Furthermore, specific norms for philosophical and theological education are given in the apostolic constitution Sapientia Christiana issued in 1979, and the post-synodal apostolic exhortation Pastores Dabo Vobis promulgated by Pope John Paul II in 1992, which provides a comprehensive vision of priestly formation.

The Josephinum strives to uphold the highest standards of academic excellence, thereby equipping its students with the knowledge and pastoral skills they will need to serve effectively as priests in the contemporary world. As a community of faith, the Josephinum works to provide the environment and support a seminarian needs to grow in personal maturity and holiness, and to cultivate the habits of prayer and virtue that are essential to the life of the priest.

5 1.5 THE STRUCTURE OF THE JOSEPHINUM PROGRAM

The Pontifical College Josephinum has two schools. The College of Liberal Arts has an undergraduate program which enables students to earn a Bachelor’s degree with areas of concentration in Philosophy or Humanities. The School of Theology offers graduate programs enabling students to earn a Master of Divinity (M.Div.) degree; a Master of Arts in Theology (M.A.) degree with a concentration in biblical studies, dogmatic theology, moral theology, or evangelization; and a Bachelor of Sacred Theology (STB) degree, which is offered in affiliation with the Pontifical Lateran University in Rome, Italy.

There is also a Pre-Theology program which is designed for students who have already earned an undergraduate bachelor’s degree but need additional preparation in philosophy and theology in order to meet the demands of more advanced theological studies. The academic aspect of this program is administered by the College of Liberal Arts and the formation aspect by the School of Theology. Students in this program can earn a certificate of completion in philosophical studies which provides them with the philosophical and theological preparation required by the Program of Priestly Formation for advanced theological studies or a Bachelor of Philosophy degree which provides them with the necessary philosophical and theological background along with a basic understanding of Latin.

6 SECTION 2: ADMISSIONS

7 2.1 APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Application for admission to the Josephinum is made after the individual obtains sponsorship from his diocese or religious community. Applicants must conform to the requirements and policies of the admissions process.

Seminarians may be admitted through transfer from other accredited colleges and universities. Credits are accepted only for academic courses comparable to those required by the Josephinum as determined by the relevant academic dean. No credit will be given for courses in which the candidate has earned a grade lower than a C. Seminarians may also present records from U.S. military experience to earn possible transfer credit.

The admissions committee will review each completed application promptly, and the Rector/President will inform the applicant of acceptance or non-acceptance.

Only those candidates who meet the academic requirements for unconditional acceptance will be considered by the admissions committee for admission in the fall semester of that year.

Application for admission as a seminarian into the College of Liberal Arts or the School of Theology at the Josephinum is made to: Admissions Pontifical College Josephinum 7625 North High Street Columbus, Ohio 43235-1498

Applicants sponsored by a U.S. diocese for whom English is a second language (ESL = English as a Second Language) must take the TOEFL examination.

The results of this examination should be sent to the registrar’s office when applying to enter the College of Liberal Arts or School of Theology. Those who score Six-hundred (600) paper-based, 250 computer-based, and 100 on the TOEFL iBT (internet-based test) or above will be eligible for admission into the College of Liberal Arts or School of Theology. Applicants with scores less than 600/250 will take only ESL courses until they attain the target score. In most cases, the English language studies will last a minimum of one (1) year.

The TOEFL examination is administered in many locations throughout the United States and abroad. For information concerning dates and locations for the tests, contact:

TOEFL Educational Testing Service Rosedale Road Princeton, NJ 08541 (609) 921-9000 FAX: 609-734-5410 Web Site: http://www.toefl.org

8 2.2 SEMINARIANS WHO ARE FOREIGN NATIONALS

All seminarians who are foreign nationals must acquire the Form I-20. The registrar, who also serves as the PDSO (Primary Designated School Official) for immigration services, may issue a Form 1-20 to an applicant only after he has been accepted by the Josephinum for full-time attendance, in order to help him secure a visa and entry into the United States.

2.3 ADMISSION TO THE SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY FROM THE COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS OR THE PRE-THEOLOGY PROGRAM

A Josephinum Pre-Theology seminarian may move into the Master of Divinity (ordination) program when the following steps are taken:

 The seminarian should submit a written, abbreviated application requesting admission into the Master of Divinity program.  The seminarian should ask his Formation Advisor to include in his final evaluation a recommendation that he be admitted into the Master of Divinity program.

2.4 NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY

The Pontifical College Josephinum welcomes qualified students of any race, color, nationality, and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, responsibilities, programs, and activities of the seminary, and is an equal opportunity employer.

9 SECTION 3: TUITION AND FINANCIAL AID

10 3.1 TUITION, ROOM AND BOARD, FEES

The Pontifical College Josephinum reserves the right to make any changes in tuition, room and board, fees, and financial arrangements. Tuition, room and board costs are set annually by the Board of Trustees.

Payment for each semester is due at the beginning of each semester. This is one-half of the amount due for the year. A penalty of one percent is assessed each month (12% per annum) on any unpaid balance at the end of the semester.

Unless otherwise specified, all fees are due and payable at the beginning of the year. A delinquency fee of $1 is assessed for each week of non-payment.

Incidental expenses for books and supplies will vary from seminarian to seminarian. It is recommended that $500 be budgeted each year for books.

[Tuition, Room, Board and Fees for the Academic Year 2013-2014 is on the next page.]

11 Pontifical College Josephinum Tuition, Room, Board and Fees for the Academic Year 2013-2014

Annual 2013-2014 College: Tuition $ 19,985 Room 4,492 Board 4,492 Computer Fee 629 Student Activity Fee 50 Total $29, 648

Theology Tuition $ 23,064 Room 4,492 Board 4,492 Computer Fee 629 Student Activity Fee 100 Total $32, 777

Annual 2013-2014 Pastoral Year: Tuition $5,883

Commuter Students:

Full-Time $24,000

Part-Time Credit Hour $750 Audit Hour $530

Application Fee $35

3.2 REFUNDS FOR WITHDRAWAL

A seminarian/student who is withdrawing may request a refund of tuition, room and board. To be entitled to a refund, he must officially withdraw from his class or classes by completing the required withdrawal paperwork at the office of the registrar. The actual withdrawal is the date this is accomplished. Non-attendance and/or non-payment of fees do not constitute official withdrawal. Application and other fees are not refundable.

12 The following refund schedule will be used: Fall Semester 2013 Refund Percentage Spring Semester 2014 Refund Percentage by August 30st 80% by January 17th 80% by September 6th 70% by January 24th 70% by September 13th 60% by January 31st 60% by September 20st 50% by February 7th 50% by September 27th 40% by February 14th 40% by October 4th 30% by February 21nd 30% after October 4th no refund after February 21nd no refund

If a seminarian completed his financial aid paperwork and was found eligible for financial aid, the school will determine the earned and unearned federal student aid as of the date of withdrawal. The calculations will be based on the Return of Title IV Funds regulation as per the U.S. Department of Education.

In addition, a seminarian who is officially withdrawing who obtained a Federal Stafford Loan or Perkins Loan will be required to complete an exit interview with the Financial Aid Director prior to departing.

3.3 FINANCIAL AID PROGRAM & ELIGIBILITY

Realistic financial planning is an essential element of any educational experience. Due to the rising cost of education, it has become increasingly difficult for many students to provide the funds necessary for higher education.

With this in mind, the primary purpose of the Financial Aid Program is to enable qualified seminarians with limited financial resources to attend the Pontifical College Josephinum. Thus, the Josephinum offers a wide variety of scholarships, grants, loans, and work opportunities to students. Federal funds are, by statute, awarded solely on the basis of financial needs as determined by a federally approved needs analysis system. These funds are available to as many qualified students as funding will allow.

Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy

The maximum period in which a seminarian/student is expected to finish the Josephinum’s academic program is five (5) years. If the student does not have a C average or equivalent at the end of his second academic year, he will not receive further aid from the Student Financial Aid program.

13 The Josephinum, at its discretion, can waive the satisfactory progress requirement for good cause (e.g., injury and illness, death of a close relative, etc.). A seminarian must appeal for a waiver of the satisfactory academic progress requirements (for the sake of continuing financial aid) by submitting a letter to the appropriate academic dean requesting a positive vote from the faculty in the school in which that student is enrolled. If this waiver is granted, then the student financial aid is reinstated. Financial aid may be awarded for the grading period in which the seminarian regains satisfactory academic standing, but not for those periods when he was not meeting the minimal standards.

Financial Aid Procedure

A free application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) along with the Pontifical College Josephinum Financial Aid Application must be completed for a seminarian to be considered for any of the programs listed.

Application for financial aid should be made using the Josephinum web site www.pcj.edu. From there one should link to the Department of Education website, www.fafsa.gov to file the FAFSA information electronically. In addition to the federal link, there is a link to obtain a printable version of the Josephinum financial aid application, which the applicant will need to submit. FAFSA information will be received electronically. After the FAFSA form is filed, processed information will be returned for review. Any corrections may be made at the www.fafsa.gov website or the signed Student Aid Report may be submitted to the financial aid office where corrections may be made electronically. The priority application filing date is March of the year prior to enrollment.

The Director of Financial Aid will contact recipients when awards have been determined.

Financial Aid Programs

Eligibility for specific financial aid programs considers the program (college, pre-theology, theology) in which the seminarian is enrolled.

3.4 GRANTS, LOANS, AND SCHOLARSHIPS

Federal Pell Grant Program

This grant is awarded only to undergraduate seminarians who have not earned a bachelor or professional degree, who have filed the FAFSA and demonstrated financial need. Currently, grant amounts range from $605 to $5,645. Pell grant moneys can be used only for tuition, room and board.

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)

The FSEOG is awarded first to those seminarians receiving a Pell Grant then to those seminarians with the lowest family contribution. The FSEOG can range from $700 to $1,400. The grant can only be used for undergraduate tuition, room and board.

14 Federal Work-Study Program – FWS

The FWS program provides jobs on campus for seminarians who have filed the FAFSA and demonstrated financial need. Qualified seminarians are placed in suitable positions (clerical, maintenance, kitchen, library, etc.) for at least minimum wage. Seminarians may work a maximum of 20 hours per week while school is in session. Paychecks are distributed monthly to assist with personal and living expenses. No advances are given.

Ohio College Opportunity Grant - OCOG

Ohio resident undergraduates who are first time freshman as of July 1, 2006 and check the appropriate state box on the FAFSA will be considered for this need based grant. Applications are available on line at www.fafsa.ed.gov and must be completed prior to the State of Ohio’s deadline of October 1.

Federal Perkins Loan

Funds up to $4000 per year for collegians ($20,000 maximum aggregate) and up to $6,000 per year for graduate seminarians ($40,000 maximum aggregate) are provided jointly by the college and the federal government to make long-term, low interest (5%) loans to seminarians with financial need. Loans are contingent upon levels of funding.

Federal Direct Loan

Since July 1, 2010, the Pontifical College Josephinum participates in the William D. Ford Federal Director Loan Program. In this program, the United States Department for Education lends money directly to students and parents through the Pontifical College Josephinum. The amount of these low interest loans are based on financial need and academic performance.

Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency - PHEAA

Seminarians from Pennsylvania may apply to PHEAA for this state grant. Applications may be obtained directly from PHEAA’S web site at www.pheaa.com.

15 SECTION 4: GENERAL ACADEMIC POLICIES, PROCEDURES AND STANDARDS

16 4.1 GENERAL COURSE STANDARDS

The following information is general Josephinum policy. Information specific to individual programs will be contained in the sections of the catalog which address each particular program.

Assigned Work

Students are generally expected to devote two hours of study for every hour they spend in class.1 Professors are expected to exercise prudent judgment in assigning work for their courses.

Mid-term and Final Examinations

All required courses in the College of Liberal Arts and in the School of Theology will require an exercise to assess performance before the completion of the mid-term break, such as a single mid-term (oral or written) examination, a paper, a series of quizzes, or other types of performance evaluation.

All required courses will require a graded final assignment which cannot be substituted for by a series of prior quizzes given after the mid-term. This assignment may be a written or an oral exam, a paper, a classroom presentation, or some other means of performance evaluation.

All required courses must require either a written midterm examination or a written final examination. If the format of the midterm or the final is an oral examination, then in either case an oral examination may not be scheduled for less than fifteen (15) minutes in length for each student.

If a take-home examination is the method of assessment chosen for the midterm examination, it should be designed so that students may comfortably accomplish it within the time frame allotted for one class session. If a take-home examination is the method of assessment for a final examination, it should be designed so that students may comfortably accomplish it within the two-hour final exam period.

Written Assignments

Paper assignments for the college should not be excessively long. An 8-10 page paper is a reasonable assignment. Research papers for Writing II and senior seminars are typically longer. A reasonable assignment for these courses is 12-20 pages.

Reading Assignments

Reading assignments for class sessions should be of a length that can be accomplished within the time frame set out above in the section on “Assigned Work.”2

1 This is the general standard of the accrediting bodies of the Josephinum and the Ohio Department of Education. 2 The following guidelines may offer further assistance, particularly in philosophy and theology courses, and are offered for faculty members’ consideration (course readings vary widely in complexity and difficulty, and faculty must use their professional judgment in assigning readings): The reading for class sessions should not exceed on average the equivalent of forty (40) pages of actual reading per week for three (3) credit courses and a proportional number for one and a half (1½) credit courses in both houses. Thus many more pages can be assigned if the actual 17 Academic Honesty

Academic honesty is expected of all seminarians. Academic dishonesty is both an academic and a serious formational issue.

Academic dishonesty occurs when a seminarian cheats on an examination, project, report, or written assignment. It includes plagiarism, which occurs when a seminarian uses another writer’s words, information, or ideas without giving credit to the source of that material. In effect, the seminarian creates a false impression that these words or ideas are his original work. Any seminarian who is uncertain about plagiarism and standard methods of giving credit to sources of material should consult the most recent edition of the A Manual for Writers by Kate L. Turabian and request help from the course instructor or the Writing Center.

A related form of academic dishonesty would occur if a seminarian fabricates research material, providing notes and bibliography entries for books or articles that do not exist or that the student has not consulted.

Academic dishonesty is also present when one seminarian assists another seminarian in cheating or plagiarism, such as providing a student with a copy of an upcoming exam or writing a paper for another seminarian to turn in as his own work.

Incidents of academic dishonesty are to be reported by the instructor to the appropriate academic dean, who will notify the respective vice rector and the rector.

The consequences of academic dishonesty in a particular course may range from failure on the exams or assignment in which the dishonesty happened, to failure in the entire course, at the discretion of the course instructor(s).

A seminarian who believes that he has been unjustly accused of academic dishonesty may appeal to the academic dean who will convene a committee to review the case. This committee will consist of the academic dean and two faculty members, one of whom will be requested by the seminarian and the other requested by the course instructor(s). The committee will reach a decision on the case after interviewing both the seminarian and the instructor(s), separately, and after reviewing all pertinent evidence.

Credit Load

All courses are taught on a semester basis. Credits are earned in terms of semester hours. Units of credit are given for courses in which the student’s achievement is graded. Students may also take elective courses on a Pass/Fail basis and thus would earn either a P (Pass) or an F (Fail).

The normal academic load seminarians are permitted to take during a semester is twelve (12) to eighteen (18) credit hours. A seminarian who wishes to carry a greater number of credit hours in

(continued from previous page) texts to be read within these pages do not exceed this total. If there are no papers assigned in a course, an additional ten (10) such pages of reading can be assigned on average per week. 18 a semester must obtain permission from the appropriate academic dean, who may consult with the seminarian’s personal formation advisor. Such permission is usually granted if the seminarian’s cumulative GPA is 3.0 or better.

All seminarians who are in residence and working toward a B.A. or an M.Div. are full time and must carry at least twelve (12) credits.

Adding a Course

A seminarian may add a course to his schedule only during the first full week of the fall or spring semester. To do so, students must obtain the approval of the appropriate academic dean.

Dropping a Course

A seminarian may drop a course during the first three weeks of the semester. Courses may not be dropped after the third full week of classes. Dropping a course during the first three weeks removes all record of the course from student’s transcript. Any seminarian withdrawing from a course after the initial three weeks ordinarily receives a failure in that course. Such a failure is computed into the student’s GPA.

After the three week period, and before the end of the semester, if a seminarian believes that he must withdraw from a course and should not receive a failing grade, he should first consult with his formation advisor and then submit a written petition to the appropriate academic dean stating the special circumstances that warrant a withdrawal from the course without penalty. The academic dean will seek the recommendation of the professor before granting or denying the petition.

Auditing a Course

A seminarian may register to audit a course through the registrar’s office with the written approval of the instructor and the appropriate academic dean.

A seminarian who audits a course is not required to complete assignments, write papers, or take exams. Ordinarily he must attend all classes. The seminarian does not receive credit for the course, and no grade is given for the course, though the transcripts will indicate the audit. Audited courses are not counted toward fulfillment of graduation requirements.

For a given course, a seminarian may not change from credit to audit or from audit to credit status after the first week of the semester. A seminarian who has previously enrolled as an auditor may take the course for credit during any succeeding semester with the special permission of the appropriate academic dean who may consult with the seminarian’s formation advisor. If a previously audited course is subsequently taken for credit, the earned grade will be entered on the transcript for that semester. The original AU notation on the transcript will be expunged at that time.

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Repetition of a Course

A seminarian may repeat any course by registering for it again, although he will be required to repeat course in which he receives a failing grade. When a course is repeated, the previous grade will be followed by the letter R (repeat) on the transcript (e.g. F/R); only the most recent grade will be counted as credit earned toward graduation requirements and in the calculation of the cumulative GPA.

Taking a course as Pass/Fail

The pass/fail option is not available for required courses. It is limited to electives and enables a seminarian to venture beyond the field of personal specialization without affecting his GPA. This option is allowed for only one course per semester. The permission of the professor of the course and the approval of the appropriate academic dean is required in each instance. These permissions must be obtained during the first three weeks of the semester.

Pass/Fail grades refer only to the final grade in the course, which will be entered as P (pass) or F (fail) on a seminarian’s transcript, but will not be counted in his cumulative GPA. Normal course work, assignments, and examinations are given to any seminarian taking a course on a pass/fail basis. Academic performance for pass/fail enrollees will be evaluated by the same standard used for the seminarians taking the course for a grade.

Class Attendance

Attendance in courses is mandatory. Seminarians are required to attend all class sessions unless excused. Instructors should inform the appropriate academic dean of any unexcused absences. The academic dean will notify the appropriate dean of seminary life. Any unexcused absences will result in a corresponding reduction of the student’s final grade for the course. Excessive unexcused absences will result in failure of the course.

Seminarians are expected to arrive on time for all class sessions. If a student is late, he may be refused admission to the class, according to the wishes of the instructor.

A student who is absent, without an official excuse, from a final examination is given a “0” for the examination. This “0” will be calculated into the student’s final grade for the course. If the student’s absence from a final examination is excused, the student is given a grade of "I." The student will be permitted to take the examination at a time specified by the instructor. Any "I" must be removed before the end of the fourth week of the subsequent semester or it automatically becomes an "F."

The registrar provides all instructors with an official class list. No student who has not registered for credit or for an audit is to attend a class without permission from the instructor of the course. Instructors are to inform the registrar of any discrepancies between the course roster and the actual students in attendance.

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Excused Absences

In order for an absence to be officially excused, seminarians must follow the principles and procedures contained in the seminary Rule of Life.

Requesting the Postponement of Assignments

Seminarians who seek to postpone the due date of an assignment are required to request permission from their professor to do so by sending an email and copying the appropriate dean of seminary life and the respective academic dean.

4.2 PROCEDURES FOR WITHDRAWAL, DISMISSAL, OR LEAVE OF ABSENCE FOR SEMINARIANS

A seminarians considering withdrawal from the seminary should schedule an exit interview with the rector, after having consulted with his spiritual director and formation advisor in advance. Once the seminarian has undertaken these consultations and has definitely decided to leave, he should notify the rector in writing of his decision. This notification will be kept on file. The rector will then officially notify and send a copy of the withdrawal letter to the seminarian’s sponsoring diocese or religious order.

The rector’s office will notify the administrative offices at the Josephinum. (Offices to be notified include: the dean and the faculty of the seminarian’s respective school, treasurer’s office, library, receptionist, rector’s secretary, alumni director, registrar, and financial aid director).

The seminarian should complete the following procedures before leaving campus:

a. Return books to the library; b. Ensure that all expenses are paid; e.g. pub fees, library fines, etc.; c. If the seminarian is a recipient of financial aid, an exit interview with the financial aid administrator is required by Federal Regulation (Please note: the office is not open every day); d. Schedule an exit interview with the business office in order to reconcile accounts; e. Contact the registrar’s office. This will enable seminarians to make arrangements for forwarding grades. Forwarding address will have to be supplied. Seminarians will be advised that transcripts cannot be sent out without all obligations to the Josephinum being satisfied; f. The seminarian will need to contact the insurance coordinator. He will be given the expiration date of the plan; g. Seminarians will need to return their “security card/key card/swipe card”, and all keys that are the property of the Josephinum to the appropriate dean of seminary life.

After leaving the seminary, should a letter of recommendation or transcript to another school, diocese, seminary, or religious community be requested, a statement that is signed, dated, and gives a reason for the request is required. The letter should specifically state that authorization is given to the Josephinum to share the appropriate information in the file with the relevant

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institution or person. Address the request to the Rector’s Office, Pontifical College Josephinum, 7625 North High Street, Columbus, OH 43235-1498.

Record Retention

In the permanent record kept perpetually at the seminary are the following documents:

 Final formation advisor’s evaluation, self-evaluation and rector’s cover letter  Original application  Autobiography  Declaration of Freedom  Official sacramental records  Letter of acceptance  Background check  VIRTUS information  Any legal documents, i.e. annulments, etc.  Any letters of recommendation sent to other schools from the Josephinum  Reason for withdrawal  If the seminarian is moving from Pre-Theology to Theology, the original application to the Pre-Theology program is kept

4.3 ACADEMIC STANDING AND GRADE REQUIREMENTS

Academic Standing

Seminarians are to maintain the proper academic standing required by the Pontifical College Josephinum. This standing is determined based upon a student’s cumulative grade point average and number of credits accumulated. The scholastic records of seminarians who fail to meet the minimum requirement as established by the faculty will be submitted by the registrar to the appropriate academic dean for review and appropriate action.

The minimum GPA necessary to avoid academic probation is 2.0. The academic deans shall place a seminarian on academic probation if the seminarian’s GPA in any one semester, or his cumulative GPA, falls below 2.0. Regardless of GPA, a seminarian will be placed on academic probation if in any one semester he receives a grade below a C in two Josephinum courses which have credit load of three or more credits.

Any college seminarian on academic probation at the end of a second consecutive semester must petition the college faculty through a letter submitted to the academic dean to register for classes the following semester. A simple majority vote in favor of the petition will enable the seminarian to register for classes that semester.

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Report of Grades

The registrar prepares a formal report of the seminarian’s academic achievement at the end of each term. This report is mailed to the seminarian’s director of vocations, his bishop or religious superior, and is reviewed by the academic dean, the seminarian’s formation advisor, and the rector/president.

Grading Policy

The final grade a student receives for the semester represents the instructor’s considered judgment of the student’s mastery of the course material. Normally this grade will be determined by the combined results of course work, which could include recitations, oral reports, quizzes, examinations and other assignments.

College Grading System Grade Meaning Percentage Grade Points A Excellent 93-100% 4.00 A- 90-92% 3.67 B+ 87-89% 3.33 B Good 83-86% 3.00 B- 80-82% 2.67 C+ 77-79% 2.33 C Fair 73-76% 2.00 C- 70-72% 1.67 D+ 67-69% 1.33 D Passing 60-66% 1.00 F Failing Less than 60% 0.00 Course requirements incomplete I Incomplete at the end of the semester Non-credit formal course; AU Audit student took no examination, received no grade Pass/Fail course, not included in P Pass GPA calculations Withdrew from course after the W Withdrew last day to drop a course

60% is a passing grade. The grade of “C-” is the minimum grade required to earn the credit for courses in one’s major field of study.

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Theology Grading System Grade Meaning Percentage Grade Points A Excellent 93-100% 4.00 B+ 89-92% 3.50 B Good 85-88% 3.00 C+ 81-84% 2.50 C Fair 77-80% 2.00 D Passing 70-76% 1.00 F Failing Below 70 0.00

70% is a passing grade. The grade of “D” is the minimum grade required to earn the credit for courses in the M.Div. degree program.

Incomplete (I) Grades

An incomplete grade can only be assigned when an illness, a death in the family, or other unusual and unforeseeable circumstance not encountered by other students prevents completion of the course requirements by the end of the semester. Incomplete grades are usually only given out due to extenuating, unavoidable, or uncontrollable circumstances. Incompletes may be granted by a professor in consultation with the appropriate academic dean’s office.

Any seminarian receiving an incomplete in any course has four weeks into the next semester to complete the work and remove the incomplete. After four weeks, he receives an F in the course, which is computed into his GPA.

Academic Due Process

Seminarians having reason to appeal an assigned course grade may do so according to the following procedures. Such an appeal should always be based on evidence of unfair academic evaluation; simple disagreement with an instructor’s grading policies does not constitute cause for appeal.

The seminarian consults with the faculty member involved. If the matter is not resolved, the seminarian consults the appropriate academic dean who will then consult with the faculty member involved. If the dean is the instructor involved, this consultation would take place with the appropriate vice rector. If the matter is not satisfactorily resolved thereby, the seminarian may request (in writing) a hearing before an ad hoc committee of three persons: the academic dean (or the vice rector if it is the dean’s grade which is being appealed), a full-time faculty member appointed by the dean (or vice rector), and a full-time faculty member chosen by the seminarian. The dean (or the vice rector if it is the dean’s grade which is being appealed) serves as chair. The instructor involved does not serve on this committee.

The seminarian’s written request must be made within the first four weeks of the semester following the assignment of the disputed grade. The request should include appropriate

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documentation of unfair evaluation. The ad hoc committee will meet within two weeks of the academic dean’s (vice rector’s) inability to resolve the disagreement.

Both the seminarian and the faculty member involved have the right to appear personally before the committee to present their views. After evaluating the evidence and possibly discussing the situation with other members of the class or members of the involved department, the committee shall, by majority vote, recommend a solution. Notice of the committee’s recommendation shall be sent in writing to the faculty member, the seminarian, and the registrar within two days.

The recommendation to the seminarian may be that the grade is judged fair, or to the faculty member that a different grade is judged appropriate. Final authority for changing a grade rests with the faculty member. If the committee recommends such a change, the faculty member must notify the registrar in writing, within one week, of his compliance or non-compliance with the recommendation.

If the seminarian remains dissatisfied with the result of the appeal process, he may request that the registrar insert in his file a letter describing the process and its outcome.

Grade Point Average

The seminarian’s grade point average is determined by dividing the total number of points earned by the total number of semester hours undertaken. Pass/Fail courses are not included in the GPA. Grades for transitional courses are not included in the GPA.

The maximum grade point average attainable is 4.0.

A cumulative grade point average of 2.0 is required for graduation within the College of Liberal Arts.

In the School of Theology, a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 is required in order to earn the Master of Divinity degree. A candidate for the Master of Arts in Theology (M.A.) degree must obtain a cumulate grade point average of B (3.0) in all coursework. The candidate must also obtain a B or better for the thesis or research paper, oral defense, and relevant examinations. The final evaluation of an M.A. candidate’s performance is determined by calculating the courses as one unit (GPA), the research project, the oral defense, and the written comprehensive examinations, each worth 25%, respectively.

Dean’s List

At the end of each semester, the names of those seminarians who have achieved a grade point average for that semester of 3.5 or better and have no grade lower than a “C” are posted on the Dean’s list.

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Graduation with Honors

Seminarians, who have never failed a course and have attained the following cumulative grade point averages while completing a minimum of 60 semester hours at the Josephinum, are graduated with honors.

Within the College of Liberal Arts, honors are awarded according to the following scale: Summa cum Laude 3.90 Magna cum Laude 3.70 Cum Laude 3.50

Within the School of Theology, honors are awarded according to the following scale: Summa cum Laude 3.85 – 4.0 Magna cum Laude 3.70 – 3.84 Cum Laude 3.50 – 3.69

Academic Probation

The academic dean shall place a seminarian on academic probation if the seminarian’s GPA in any one semester, or his cumulative GPA, falls below a 2.0.

Regardless of GPA, a seminarian will be placed on academic probation if in any one semester he receives a grade below a “C” in any two courses which have credit values of three or more semester hours. For any seminarian on academic probation at the end of a second consecutive semester, continued matriculation for the ensuing semester (as well as for any subsequent semesters) requires a petition to the full faculty and a simple majority vote in favor of the petition.

A seminarian on academic probation is not eligible for participation in some seminary activities at the discretion of the dean of seminary life.

New seminarians who have been admitted conditionally (because they have not met the academic requirements for unconditional acceptance) will be reviewed at the end of their first semester. They will be subject to the same policies regarding continued matriculation, as are seminarians currently on academic probation.

4.4 TRANSFER CREDIT ELIGIBILITY

Only courses taken at a nationally or regionally accredited institution will be considered for transfer credit. These credits will be evaluated by the appropriate academic dean’s office, and potentially accepted, insofar as a final grade of at least a C (or its equivalent) was earned, and the course is recognized by the relevant academic dean as comparable in rigor and content to those offered at the Josephinum. This grade must be verified by an official transcript which will be housed in the registrar’s office.

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The Josephinum will grant credit up to the maximum credit requirements of the Josephinum required courses.

This framework is designed to enable seminarians to acquire an education that prepares them to study theology and, ultimately, to fulfill the responsibilities of priestly ministry. Thus, the Pontifical College Josephinum makes distinctions regarding transfer credits depending upon the nature of the course in question and its relationship to priestly ministry.

The purpose here is to expedite the seminarian’s progress through the academic program by not requiring him to take extraneous courses and, simultaneously, to provide him with the distinctive education that is necessary for his discernment and vocation.

In the College of Liberal Arts two courses are non-transferable due to their distinctive nature for the Josephinum’s curriculum. All other transfer credit coursework will be granted based solely on evaluation by the College academic dean’s office.

Non-Transferable Courses:

The following courses are non-transferable in that they are the capstone seminars for the philosophy majors and humanities majors: Saint Thomas Aquinas Seminar (PHIL 488) and Humanities Seminar (HUMN 485).

The College of Liberal Arts will accept credit for online university coursework when a seminarian who is already enrolled at the Josephinum has gained prior approval of the academic dean and vice rector (who may consult with seminarian’s vocation director), and has properly enrolled in and completed the course at an accredited institution in consultation with his advisor.

Advanced Placement Credit (AP Credit)

The Josephinum recognizes Advanced Placement (AP) credits for students entering the Josephinum College of Liberal Arts directly from high school. Successful completion of an AP course must be demonstrated by the official results of a corresponding AP examination. The results of AP examinations should be forwarded to the registrar’s office as part of the admissions process.

School of Theology Transfer Credit

Due to the Josephinum’s mission to train priests for the Roman Catholic priesthood this transfer policy establishes two distinct tiers for accepting transfer credits. One tier is for credits which come from accredited Roman Catholic seminaries and the other is for courses which come from other accredited institutions.

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Credits from accredited Roman Catholic seminaries: These credits will be accepted insofar as a seminarian earns a final grade of at least a C (or its equivalent) provided that the content of these courses is compatible with the requirements of the Josephinum.

Credits from other accredited institutions: These credits will be accepted insofar as a seminarian earns a final grade of at least a C (or its equivalent) provided that the content of these courses is compatible with the requirements of the Josephinum and Roman Catholic doctrine, as determined by the academic dean of the School of Theology.

4.5 DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION

Protection of Information Policy

The Pontifical College Josephinum has the responsibility for supervising access to information about its seminarians. Certain information about individual seminarians is fundamental to the education process and must be recorded. This information concerning seminarians is used only for clearly defined purposes, is safeguarded to avoid violations of personal privacy, and is properly disposed of when justification for its retention no longer exists.

1. In this regard, the Pontifical College Josephinum is committed to protecting to the maximum extent possible the right of privacy of all the individuals about whom it maintains records. Access to and release of such records is restricted to the seminarian concerned, to others with the seminarian’s written consent, to officials within the school, to a court of competent jurisdiction, and otherwise pursuant to legal requirements.

2. The Pontifical College Josephinum complies with the provisions of the Student Right to Know Act and Campus Security Act, and amendments thereto.

Privacy and Release of Student Education Records (FERPA)

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, sets forth requirements designed to protect the privacy of student educational records. The law governs access to records maintained by educational institutions and the release of information from those records. A notice is given to enrolled students at the start of each fall semester to explain the rights of students with respect to records maintained by the college. It also outlines the college's procedures to comply with the requirements of the Act. (http://www.ed.gov/policy/gen/guid/fpco/ferpa/index.html)

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I. Right to Inspect and Review

Students are granted the right to inspect and review all of their education records, except the following:

1. Financial records of parents.

2. Confidential letters and statements of recommendation placed in education records prior to January 1, 1975.

3. Confidential letters and statements of recommendations for admission, employment, or honorary recognition placed in education records after January 1, 1975, for which students have waived their right of access.

II. Waiver of Rights of Access

Students may waive their right of access to confidential letters and statements of recommendation. Even if the student signs a waiver, upon request, the names of all persons making confidential recommendations will be made available. Employees or agents of the college may not require a student to waive his or her right of access for receipt of college benefits or services.

III. Procedures for Inspection and Review

A. Requests to review records must be made separately, in writing, to each office maintaining records. That office has 45 days to respond to requests to review and inspect. However, arrangements will be made as expeditiously as possible.

B. Information contained in education records will be fully explained and interpreted to students by college personnel assigned to, and designated by, the appropriate office.

C. Students have the right to review only their own records. When a record contains information about more than one student, disclosure cannot include information regarding the other student(s).

IV. Right to Challenge Information in Records

A. Students have a right to challenge the content of their education records if they consider the information contained therein to be inaccurate, misleading, or inappropriate.

B. This process includes an opportunity for amendment of the records or insertion of written explanations by the student into such records.

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C. The right to challenge grades does not apply under the Act unless the grade assigned was inaccurately recorded, under which condition the record will be corrected.

V. Procedures for Hearing to Challenge Records

A. Students challenging information in their records must submit, in writing, a request for a hearing to the appropriate office maintaining the record, listing the specific information in question and the reasons for the challenge.

B. Hearings will be conducted by a Josephinum official who does not have a direct interest in the outcome of the hearing.

C. Students shall be afforded a full and fair opportunity to present evidence relevant to the reasons for the challenge, as referenced in item IV.

D. The hearing officer will render a decision, in writing, noting the reason and summarizing all evidence presented within a reasonable period of time after the challenge is filed.

E. Should the hearing be in favor of the student, the record shall be amended accordingly. Should the request be denied, an appeal may be made, in writing, and submitted to the Josephinum registrar within 10 days of the student's notification of the decision of the hearing officer. The appeal shall be heard by an Appeals Board of three disinterested senior college officials and a decision rendered, in writing, within a reasonable period of time.

F. Should the appeal be in favor of the student, the record shall be amended accordingly. Should the request be denied, the student may choose to place a statement with the record commenting on the accuracy of the information in the record and/or setting forth any basis for inaccuracy. When disclosed to an authorized party, the record will always include the student's statement and notice of the Board's decision, as long as the student's record is maintained by the college.

VI. Consent for Release Required

Consent must be obtained from students for the release of information from education records, specifying what is to be released, the reasons for release, and to whom, with a copy of the record sent to the student if he or she desires. (LINK to FERPA-Release.pdf)

VII. Release Without Consent

A. The requirement for consent does not apply to the following:

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1. Requests from faculty and staff of The Pontifical College Josephinum who have a legitimate education interest on a "need to know" basis, including student employees or agents of the institution, if necessary to conduct official business, as authorized by the Josephinum registrar. Legitimate educational interest includes performing a task related to the regular duties of the employee or agent, the student's education, the discipline of a student, a service or benefit for the student, or maintaining safety and security of the campus.

2. Requests in compliance with a lawful subpoena or judicial order.

3. Requests in connection with a student's application for or receipt of financial aid.

4. Requests by state authorities and agencies specifically exempted from the prior consent requirements by the Act organizations conducting studies on behalf of the college, if such studies do not permit the personal identification of students to any persons other than to representatives of such organizations and if the personal identification data is destroyed when no longer needed.

5. Information submitted to accrediting organizations.

6. Requests by parents of a dependent student, as defined in Section 152 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954.

7. In the case of emergencies, the Josephinum may release information from education records to appropriate persons in connection with an emergency, if the knowledge of such information is necessary to protect the health or safety of a student or other persons.

8. To authorized federal officials who have need to audit and evaluate federally-supported programs.

9. The results of any disciplinary proceeding conducted by the college against an alleged perpetrator of a crime of violence to the alleged victim of that crime.

10. Requests for "directory information" (see item VIII).

B. The Josephinum reserves the right to verify the accuracy of any information contained in what purports to be an official Josephinum document (e.g. a transcript or diploma) or is provided to a third party. In addition, degrees (any honors, majors, minors and specializations) are considered public information since they are conferred in a public ceremony.

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VIII. Directory Information

A. The Josephinum, in accordance with the Act, has designated the following information about students as public (directory) information:

1. Name 2. Address (local and home) 3. Telephone (local and home) 4. E-mail address 5. Program of Study, class level 6. Enrollment status (e.g. acceptance, full-time, part-time, withdrawn, undergraduate, graduate) 7. Major program of study 8. Dates of attendance 9. Degree(s) and awards received 10. Previous educational agencies or institutions attended 11. Diocese of sponsorship or religious community 12. Deceased status 13. Record hold(s)

B. Students have the right to have this directory information withheld from the public if they so desire. Each student who wants directory information to be withheld must do so in writing to the registrar.

C. The Josephinum receives many inquiries for "directory information" from a variety of sources, including friends, parents, relatives, prospective employers, other institutions of higher education, honor societies, licensing agencies, government agencies, and the news media. Each student is advised to carefully consider the consequences of a decision to withhold "directory information." The college, in all good faith, will not release directory information requested to be withheld, and any requests from persons or organizations outside the college will be refused unless the student provides written consent for the release.

IX. Complaints, Concerns or Suggestions

Any student who has reason to believe that the college is not complying with the Act or this policy should inform the registrar in writing. The registrar shall promptly review all such allegations.

Transcripts

All current students and alumni who attended in 1990 and after, use the following link to an online transcript service provider: (https://iwantmytranscript.com/pcj). You will be prompted to establish an account with this service. This service will provide you with additional options such

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as electronic transcripts and delivery services. We are also able to receive electronic transcripts from this service.

In some circumstances, transcripts may be processed through the Josephinum registrar:

If you need to pick-up hard copy (paper) transcripts at the Josephinum, contact us at [email protected] or 614-985-2226/2225.

ALERT: Students who attended the Josephinum prior to 1990 cannot use the online service. You must process your request through the Josephinum registrar office: [email protected] or 614-985-2226/2225.

Transcripts requested through the Josephinum registrar will be processed in 3-5 business days.

Expedited transcripts will be processed the same day if the order is received prior to 1:00pm eastern standard time Monday-Friday excluding school holidays. A transcript request received after 1:00pm will be processed the next business day.

Fees for transcripts processed by or picked-up at the Josephinum registrar office have the following costs:

- Per transcript: $10.00 - Expedited processing fee per destination (not per transcript): $10.00. - International first Class Mail: $3:00 - UPS – Two Day Air: $45.00 - UPS – International Expedited: $60.00

4.6 SPECIAL ACADEMIC PROGRAMS AND COURSE OFFERINGS

JOSEPHINUM ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROGRAM (JELP)

All non-native speakers must take the official TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) within six months of the application date. Seminarians with scores older than six months will be required to retake the exam. TOEFL iBT scores (Internet-based test) are preferred, but prospective students may submit computer-based test scores (CBT) or paper-based test scores (PBT.)

Beginning Level

Seminarians who score below 45 on the TOEFL iBT (133 CBT/450 PBT) will be placed at the beginning level of English language studies. This level consists of English immersion classes in speaking, pronunciation, listening, grammar, reading, and writing. Each semester seminarians are enrolled in a minimum of 18 semester hours.

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Intermediate Level

Seminarians who score below 70 on the TOEFL iBT (193 CBT/523 PBT) will be placed at the intermediate level of English language studies. This level continues instruction in speaking, pronunciation, listening, grammar, reading, and writing, but also begins to incorporate content- based instruction. Each semester, seminarians are enrolled in a minimum of 18 semester hours.

Advanced Level

Seminarians who score below 100 on the TOEFL iBT (250 CBT/600 PBT) will be placed at the advanced level of English language studies. This level continues to teach students in the areas of speaking, pronunciation, listening, grammar, reading, and writing.

At the advanced level, JELP seminarians may take one academic course. This course will be paired with an Academic Bridge course, which offers support and assistance as seminarians make the transition from English language courses to courses within the regular curriculum.

Full-time study in the College of Liberal Arts and the School of Theology

After seminarians have achieved a TOEFL iBT score of 100, they may enroll in a full-time academic schedule. Academic support is available to non-native speakers in the form of ESL tutorials and Writing Center assistance.

ESL (English as a Second Language) Seminarians and the Master of Divinity Program

The Master of Divinity degree is academically demanding. ESL seminarians must acquire cross- cultural awareness and graduate-level English language skills in order to succeed in this advanced theological degree program.

The standard for entry for ESL seminarian into the Master of Divinity program, assuming that pre-theology standards have already been met, should be a composite TOEFL score of

 100 on the TOEFL iBT (or internet-based test) or  250 on the computer-based test or  600 on the paper-based test.

Seminarians and dioceses are urged to submit TOEFL-iBT scores if possible, since the Internet- based test is a better measure of English proficiency in an academic environment.

ESL seminarians should not take Master of Divinity courses without having first attained one of these scores. The Director of the Josephinum English Language Program (JELP) will certify that the seminarian has acquired sufficient English competence to begin Master of Divinity work. Seminarians without the required minimum TOEFL scores will take only ESL courses until they attain the target score. In most cases, the English language studies will last a minimum of one (1) year.

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Progress in the English Language Program emphasizes the acquisition of English language skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. The program also assists the seminarian in the acquisition of cross-cultural skills by the use of a variety of strategies including pastoral work, Josephinum community involvement, Friendship Family experience, and other cultural opportunities.

The director of JELP, the deans of seminary life, the directors of pastoral formation, the formation advisors, and the academic deans work together to assemble the course of study for each ESL seminarian.

DIRECTED INDEPENDENT STUDIES

Occasionally the academic deans will approve a Directed Independent Study (DIS). This is a situation in which a student receives individual instruction from a faculty member and receives course credit for this work. Normally a DIS is arranged only for exceptional circumstances (e.g., when a student who has transferred into the Josephinum from another institution needs to take a course in order to graduate on time, and the course is not offered in the regular course schedule at a time that the student is able to enroll in the course before the date of graduation). The academic deans alone determine whether a DIS is warranted and the deans alone can make arrangements for a DIS. If a student desires to pursue a DIS he should approach the appropriate academic dean to inquire about the possibility of the dean arranging one. No student may approach a faculty member to arrange a DIS without first seeking permission from the appropriate academic dean. If a faculty member is approached by a student about the possibility of offering a DIS, the faculty member should direct the student to speak with the appropriate academic dean.

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SECTION 5: THE COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS

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5.1 OVERVIEW

The Josephinum offers two degrees at the undergraduate level; the Bachelor of Arts and the Bachelor of Philosophy degrees, as well as a Certificate of Completion in Philosophical and Theological Studies. Each of these academic programs is housed within the College of Liberal Arts. The educational program of the College of Liberal Arts seeks to foster in seminarians a deep understanding of the human condition and the Catholic tradition.

Seminarians enrolled in the Bachelor of Arts program are encouraged to ground this understanding in the intellectual exploration of literature, history, philosophy, and theology, as well as the study of diverse cultures and languages. This curriculum also requires the fulfillment of a Major in either philosophy or humanities.

Academic preparation for graduate-level Theology is part of the two-year Pre-Theology Program, in which seminarians receive a Bachelor of Philosophy degree or a Certificate of Completion in Philosophical and Theological Studies. Designed to serve college graduates and second-career candidates who need additional course work before beginning a graduate Theology program, this program is flexible in length, depending on the seminarians' academic background and personal needs. The academic requirements follow those in the College of Liberal Arts and are adapted to meet individual needs and standards of the Pre-Theology Program. The Bachelor of Philosophy Degree is awarded to students who already possess a Bachelor of Arts degree or the equivalent and successfully complete all the requirements for this degree.

A Certificate of Completion is awarded to students, who successfully complete 30 credits in philosophy, and 15 credits in undergraduate theology but who have not fulfilled all the requirements for the Bachelor of Philosophy degree. To receive this certificate students must receive a passing grade in all courses taken at the Josephinum and must achieve a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 in these courses. Students in this program must register for a minimum of 12 credits each semester and must complete 49 credits for the certificate.

5.2 BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE PROGRAM

In what follows, the requirements for graduation with a Bachelor of Arts degree are described under these headings:  Core Courses in the Liberal Arts  Major Requirements  Additional Graduation Requirements

Total credit hours needed for graduation is 127. Of this amount, 118 are in core courses. Each course is three credit hours unless otherwise indicated. Students can major in either philosophy or humanities.

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CORE COURSES FOR A BACHELOR OF ARTS

Philosophy – 33 credit hours English Composition and Literature- 15 credit hours PHIL 109 Classical (1 credit) ENGL 143 Writing I PHIL 113 Faith and Reason ENGL 145 Writing II PHIL 114 Ancient Philosophy ENGL 255 Ancient Literature PHIL 211 Medieval Philosophy ENGL 380 Medieval and Renaissance Literature PHIL 215 Philosophical Anthropology ENGL 390 Modern Literature PHIL 216 Epistemology (2 credits) PHIL 218 Modern Philosophy Undergraduate Theology- 12 credit hours PHIL 220 Ethics UTHE 150 Theological Foundations PHIL 311 Philosophy of Nature UTHE 151 Jesus Christ and the Church PHIL 314 Metaphysics UTHE 153 Life in Christ PHIL 313 Contemporary Philosophy UTHE 250 Liturgy, Sacraments, and Christian Prayer PHIL 411 Philosophy of God History- 12 credit hours Latin- 12 credit hours HIST 191 Western Civilization I LATN 141 Latin I HIST 192 Western Civilization II LATN 142 Latin II HIST 325 U.S. History and the Catholic Church LATN 241 Latin III HIST 395 Latin American History LATN 242 Latin IV Physical Education- 2 credit hours Non-Western Course- 3 credit hours PHED 101 Wellness and Fitness (1 credit) An additional Sports Activity Science- 6 credit hours BIOL 277 Biology An additional Science Course Speech- 2 credit hours SPCH 148 Rhetoric, Poetics, and Communication Mathematics – 2 credit hours Fine Arts- 4 credit hours Language: Spanish- 12 credit hours FIAR 275 Voice (1) required SPAN 141 Spanish I Other Fine Arts Course SPAN 142 Spanish II SPAN 241 Spanish III Social Science- 3 credit hours SPAN 242 Spanish IV PSYC 213 Psychology

Note: Credits in one course can’t be used to fulfill two requirements.

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CURRICULUM PLAN FOR A BACHELOR OF ARTS

Freshman Year Credit Freshman Year Credit Hours Hours LATN 141 Latin I 3.0 LATN 142 Latin II 3.0 ENGL 143 Writing I 3.0 ENGL 145 Writing II 3.0 FIAR 275 Voice 1.0 BIOL 277 Biology 3.0 PHIL 109 Classical Aristotelian Logic 1.0 PHED 101 Wellness & Fitness 1.0 PHIL 114 Ancient Philosophy 3.0 PHIL 113 Faith and Reason 3.0 UTHE 153 Life in Christ 3.0 SPCH 148 Rhetoric, Poetics, & 2.0 Communications

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Sophomore Year Sophomore Year LATN 241 Latin III 3.0 LATN 242 Latin IV 3.0 HIST 191 Western Civilization I 3.0 HIST 192 Western Civilization II 3.0 ENGL 255 Ancient Literature 3.0 Science: Physics, Astronomy, etc. 3.0 MATH XXX Math Requirement 2.0 PHIL 216 Epistemology 2.0 PHIL 211 Medieval Philosophy 3.0 PHIL 218 Modern Philosophy 3.0 PHIL 215 Philosophical Anthropology 3.0 PHIL 220 Ethics 3.0

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Junior Year Junior Year SPAN 141 Spanish I 3.0 SPAN 142 Spanish II 3.0 UTHE 150 Theological Foundations 3.0 UTHE 151 Jesus Christ and the Church 3.0 HIST 325 U.S. History & the Catholic 3.0 ENGL 380 Medieval and Renaissance 3.0 Church Literature PHIL 311 Philosophy of Nature 3.0 PHED Physical Education 1.0 PHIL 313 Contemporary Philosophy 3.0 PHIL 314 Metaphysics 3.0 Non-Western Course 3.0 PHIL 314 Political Philosophy (Philosophy 3.0 Majors) Humanities Elective (Humanities Majors) 3.0

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Senior Year Senior Year SPAN 241 Spanish III 3.0 SPAN 242 Spanish IV 3.0 UTHE 250 Liturgy, Sacraments, & 3.0 PSYC 213 Psychology 3.0 Christian Prayer PHIL 411 Natural Theology/Philosophy 3.0 PHIL 488 St Thomas Aquinas Seminar 3.0 of God (Philosophy Majors Only) HIST 395 Latin American History 3.0 FIAR XXX Fine Arts 3.0 PHIL XXX Philosophy Elective 3.0 ENGL 388 Modern Literature 3.0 (Philosophy Majors) HUMN 485 Humanities Seminar 3.0 Elective (Humanities Majors Only) 3.0 (Humanities Majors)

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Majors and Minors

Each seminarian is required to complete the requirements for a major in order to graduate. Seminarians should declare their major to the registrar no later than April of their sophomore year.

The College of Liberal Arts has two departments: philosophy and humanities. The latter department has courses in literature, Spanish language and Hispanic studies, history, and Greek and Latin Studies. Seminarians must earn at least a C- in the courses that count toward their major. Each department sets additional requirements for those seeking a major or minor in that discipline. Courses from other disciplines may be accepted as electives, with the approval of the department chair.

Requirements for a Major or Minor in Philosophy

In accordance with the provisions of the Program of Priestly Formation (5th edition), all seminarians are required to take at least ten courses (30 credits) in philosophy. Josephinum seminarians however are required to complete twelve courses (33 credits), listed as core courses above. This twelve course sequence also constitutes a minor in philosophy (33 credit hours). In addition to these courses required of all seminarians, majors in philosophy must take an additional 9 hours of philosophy: PHIL 314 Political Philosophy, PHIL 488 St. Thomas Aquinas Seminar, and one elective course in philosophy.

Requirements for a Major in Humanities

The Department of Humanities offers an interdisciplinary degree with combined courses in: literature, Spanish language and Hispanic studies, history, Greek and Latin studies.

Total Hours Required for Graduation

At least one hundred twenty-seven (127) semester hours of academic work are required for graduation. Academic courses completed at a college other than the Josephinum in which the final grade was C or better can be counted toward the requirement at the discretion of the academic dean. At least thirty credits (including six credits in one’s major) of these one hundred twenty-seven credit hours must have been taken at the Josephinum’s College of Liberal Arts. The maximum time period in which a seminarian is expected to finish the program is normally five years.

Exceptions

Seminarians who wish to request a minor deviation in the academic requirements (but not the total number of credits) for graduation must present a written petition to the academic dean, who will decide on the exception in consultation with the appropriate departmental faculty.

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A seminarian may appeal the decision of the academic dean to the College faculty, within 30 days of the dean’s decision; the appeal must be presented in writing, and the dean must present the rationale for his decision in writing. The faculty vote on the appeal will be presented to the rector who makes the final decision.

Occasionally, seminarians who have completed a graduate degree may enroll in the College of Liberal Arts for the B.A. program. For such seminarians only, the College offers a B.A. degree in General Studies, the specific course-requirements of which will be determined by the academic dean. These seminarians will be required to complete 127 semester hours, including at least 30 hours taken at the Josephinum, and at least 30 hours in one area of study, but ordinarily they will be exempt from general distribution requirements. These seminarians will not be eligible for graduation with honors and will not compete for College academic awards.

5.3 BACHELOR OF PHILOSOPHY DEGREE PROGRAM

A Bachelor of Philosophy Degree is awarded to seminarians who already possess a B.A. degree or the equivalent and successfully complete all the requirements for this degree as described below. Ordinarily these seminarians are enrolled in the Pre-Theology Program. The total credit hours needed for the Bachelor of Philosophy degree is 61.

CORE COURSES FOR A BACHELOR OF PHILOSOPHY

Philosophy – 30 credit hours Theological Studies – 15 credit hours PHIL 114 Ancient Philosophy UTHE 150 Theological Foundations PHIL 211 Medieval Philosophy UTHE 151 Jesus Christ and the Church PHIL 215 Philosophical Anthropology UTHE 153 Life in Christ PHIL 216 Epistemology UTHE 250 Liturgy, Sacraments, and Christian Prayer PHIL 218 Modern Philosophy UTHE 253 Introduction to Scripture PHIL 220 Ethics PHIL 311 Philosophy of Nature Latin – 9 credit hours PHIL 314 Metaphysics IL 471 Ecclesiastical Latin I PHIL 313 Contemporary Philosophy IL 472 Ecclesiastical Latin II PHIL 411 Philosophy of God IL 473 Ecclesiastical Latin III

Other Required Courses – 7 credit hours PSYC 213 Psychology (3) FIAR 275 Voice (1) Elective Course (3)

Seminarians must register for at least 15 credit hours each semester even if their transfer credits are accepted by the Josephinum toward the Bachelor of Philosophy degree.

A grade of C- or better must be earned in each of the fourteen required courses in philosophy and in each of the four required courses in theological studies indicated above. A cumulative grade point average of 2.0 (a C grade) or better for all courses taken at the Josephinum must be earned for graduation in this pre-theology program.

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CURRICULUM PLAN FOR BACHELOR OF PHILOSOPHY

First Year Credit First Year Credit UTHE 253 Introduction to Scripture 3.0 PHIL 211 Medieval Philosophy 3.0 PHIL 114 Ancient Philosophy 3.0 PHIL 215 Philosophical Anthropology 3.0 PHIL 115 Logic and Epistemology 3.0 PHIL 311 Philosophy of Nature 3.0 UTHE 150 Theological Foundations 3.0 UTHE 151 Jesus Christ and the Church 3.0 IL 471 Ecclesiastical Latin I 3.0 IL 472 Ecclesiastical Latin II 3.0 FIAR 275 Voice 1.0

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The Pre-Theology Program requires two years to complete as mandated by the Program for Priestly Formation (5th edition). Exceptions to this mandate may be made at the request of a Bishop and with the approval of the Rector/President provided all the academic requirements are satisfied.

5.4 CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION IN PHILOSOPHICAL AND THEOLOGICAL STUDIES

A Certificate of Completion is awarded to seminarians who successfully complete at least one full year in the Josephinum Pre-Theology program, and have earned, including transfer credits, 30 credits in philosophy, and 15 credits in undergraduate theology according to the specifications of the Program of Priestly Formation (5th edition), but who have not fulfilled all the requirements for the Bachelor of Philosophy degree.

To receive this certificate seminarians must receive a passing grade in all courses taken at the Josephinum and must achieve a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 in these courses. Seminarians in this program must register for a minimum of 12 credits each semester and must complete 49 credits for the certificate.

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CURRICULUM PLAN FOR CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION IN PHILOSOPHICAL AND THEOLOGICAL STUDIES

First Year Credits First Year Credits PHIL 115 Logic and Epistemology 3.0 PHIL 211 Medieval Philosophy 3.0 PHIL 114 Ancient Philosophy 3.0 PHIL 215 Philosophical Anthropology 3.0 UTHE 253 Introduction to Scripture 3.0 PHIL 311 Philosophy of Nature 3.0 UTHE 150 Theological Foundations 3.0 UTHE 151 Jesus Christ and the Church 3.0 FIAR 275 Voice 1.0 12 13

Second Year Second Year PHIL 220 Ethics 3.0 PHIL 313 Contemporary Philosophy 3.0 PHIL 218 Modern Philosophy 3.0 PHIL 411 Philosophy of God 3.0 PHIL 314 Metaphysics 3.0 UTHE 153 Life in Christ 3.0 UTHE 250 Liturgy, Sacraments & Prayer 3.0 PSYC 213 Psychology 3.0 12 12

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5.6 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS FOR COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS

ASTRONOMY

ASTR 111 Introduction to Astronomy 3 hours This course is a one semester introduction to the scientific methods of natural science through a conceptual overview of various principles of astronomy; topics include: our solar system with particular focus on the sun and the earth, star and planet formation, star life cycles, galaxies, the Big Bang Theory, and universe expansion.

BIOLOGY

BIOL 277 Introduction to Biology 3 hours This course is a one semester introduction to the scientific methods of natural science through a conceptual overview of various principles of biology; topics include: evolution, cellular structure, cell life cycle, mitosis, meiosis, genetics, inheritance, DNA, diversity of life, and organisms with a special focus on the human being.

ENGLISH

ENGL 043 Transitional Grammar 1 hour (institutional credit) Transitional Grammar teaches the basics of traditional English for students studying Latin and other languages. It offers 1.0 hour of institutional credit.

ENGL 047 Fundamentals of Academics 1 hour (institutional credit) Fundamentals of Academics accompanies Ancient Philosophy and teaches critical reading, academic writing, and note-taking skills. It offers 2.0 hours of institutional credit and is graded pass/fail.

ENGL 143 Writing I 3 hours Introduction to personal, informative, persuasive, and analytical writing. The emphasis is on developing a writing process and on writing papers that have a clear thesis, relevant content, well-defined organization, clarity, style, and correct usage of grammar and mechanics.

ENGL 145 Writing II 3 hours Research paper writing. Instruction and practice in research and documentation, with a focus on use of the library and the resources available.

ENGL 255 Ancient Literature 3 hours Ancient Literature introduces seminarians to the seminal literature of Western culture. This course is the foundation of the study of humanities. Seminarians will read a variety of works from both Greek and Roman authors. The course may be organized generically, that is, ancient epic or tragedy and the like, or thematically, for instance, the Trojan war or ancient humor as two among many possibilities. The course will be conducted as a seminar and each seminarian will be expected to participate in all discussions of the texts we read.

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ENGL 350 The Classical Tradition 3 hours This survey of Greek and Roman literature will provide useful background for further study in English literature and other fields, such as History, Theater, etc. The focus will be "Human Law vs. Divine Law,” studying this opposition in various works, beginning with Homer.

ENGL 351 The Enlightenment 3 hours Moliere, Tartuffe, Racine, Phaedre, Voltaire, Candide, Swift, Gulliver’s Travels, (sel.), Austen, Persuasion, Franklin, Autobiography (sel.), Johnson, (sel.), Rousseau, Confessions (sel.)

ENGL 380 Medieval & Renaissance Literature 3 hours This course explores the development of European literature from the time period in which Western culture underwent an incredible transformation. Literature at this time moved from Latin to the vernacular, from monastical scriptoria to the popular printing press. Seminarians will read selections from seminal works of this time period produced in Italy, Spain, France, and England. The course will be conducted as a seminar and each seminarian will be expected to participate in all discussions of the texts we read.

ENGL 381 The Novel 3 hours Austen, Pride and Prejudice, Dickens, Great Expectations, Eliot, Middlemarch, Hemingway, The Sun Also Rises, Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby, Woolf, To the Lighthouse, Greene, The Power and the Glory

ENGL 383 Shakespeare 3 hours A study of significant plays from the histories, comedies, tragedies, problem plays, and romances. Emphasis on close readings of texts, as well as their cultural contexts.

ENGL 386 Studies in Literature 3 hours Various special topics in literature and language, e.g. Linguistics, Creative Writing, Non- Western Literature, Children’s Literature, or studies of single writers, periods, genres, or themes.

ENGL 388 Catholic Themes in Literature 3 hours Augustine, Confessions, Dante, The Inferno, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, Chaucer, The General Prologue, The Pardoner's Tale, Newman (sel.), Hopkins, poetry, O'Connor, stories.

ENGL 432 Modern Literature 3 hours Modern Literature is the third sequence in the survey of western literature. This course covers the period from the Enlightenment (late 17th century) to contemporary authors. The authors are representative of the historical periods and many nations of Europe, and North and South America. The genres covered include plays, poetry, short stories, novellas, and novels.

ENGL 498, 499 Directed Independent Study 3 hours Guided reading, discussion, and research on a particular author, theme, area, or literary genre.

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FINE ARTS & MUSIC

FIAR 270 Art History Survey 3 hours An introduction to the art of the Western World (painting, sculpture, and architecture) from Paleolithic time to the present. Exploration of art work in historical context and the elements of art appreciation.

FIAR 273 Josephinum Choir 1 hour Choral ensemble of twenty to thirty men drawn from the whole seminary to sing in the main chapel for Sundays and major celebrations. The Choir maintains a century of choral leadership at Josephinum to uphold a higher musical purpose in liturgy – to give glory to God, and bring the treasury of sacred music from the Catholic tradition to weekly worship.

FIAR 275 Voice/Liturgical Singing 1 hour The course concentrates on beginning vocal production, pitch-matching skills and basic music reading skills. Hymn books, psalm settings and musical settings of the Mass provide the repertoire.

FIAR 279 Music Theory I 3 hours The course begins with musical notation and moves into pitch, rhythm and harmony. Ear- training and sight singing are emphasized. Basic keyboard skills are encouraged. The course is designed for non-music majors.

FIAR 371 Music History and Appreciation 3 hours The history of Western music from the Medieval period to the 21st Century. Covers the nature of sound – the materials and techniques, instruments, forms and styles of music. Discusses sources and composers of music in each time period. Teaches with an emphasis on critical listening (recordings and live performances). Multi-media lectures, interactive discussions, and field trips. Concert attendance required a minimum of four times per semester.

FIAR 381 Sacred Music: History, Theory, and Appreciation 3 hours This course is a survey of the history of sacred music in the western world from the Middle Ages to the present with emphasis to the evolution and development of sacred music genera and the understanding of the modal and tonal systems. Theoretical concepts are explored within the context of each historical period. Attention will also be given to papal and other ecclesiastical documents on sacred music as well as liturgical music planning and resources.

FRENCH

FREN 141 Elementary French I 3 hours Elementary French grammar, vocabulary, conversation, and comprehension.

FREN 142 Elementary French II 3 hours Continued drill in grammar and pronunciation. Written exercises, reading, and conversation.

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FREN 241 Elementary French III 3 hours A review of the fundamentals of French grammar, with emphasis on the conversational element of the language. Exercises in reading and translation.

FREN 242 Elementary French IV 3 hours A review of the fundamentals of French grammar, with emphasis on the conversational element of the language. Exercises in reading and translation.

FREN 297, 397 Directed Study in French 3 hours By permission.

FREN 341 and 342 Intensive French Reading 6 hours This course, divided in two semesters, will prepare seminarians, both undergraduate and graduate, to read French texts readily and accurately and to develop listening comprehension skills. After having finished the course, seminarians will have a recognition vocabulary of about 1,500 basic French words, plus several thousand cognates, and will have mastered a number of techniques of reading in a foreign language. The ultimate goal of this course is to help seminarians become Renaissance priests who can read texts and do research in French and are able to study other languages more efficiently.. French 341 is for both beginners and seminarians with some previous knowledge of French. It is a prerequisite for French 342.

GEOLOGY

GEOL 120 Introduction to Geology 3 hours This course is one semester introduction to the scientific methods of natural science through a conceptual overview of various principles of geology; topics include: evolution of the earth structure, plate tectonics, volcanic action, formation of the oceans and continents.

GERMAN

GERM 141 German for Reading Knowledge I 3 hours This course introduces students to German grammar with the goal of being able to read a German text with the aid of a dictionary. There is some emphasis placed upon proper pronunciation, but the course is not intended to help students gain facility in spoken German.

GERM 142 German for Reading Knowledge II 3 hours This course completes the introduction to German grammar with the goal of being able to read a German text with the aid of a dictionary.

GERM 241 Intermediate German III 3 hours Presupposing basic German grammar and reading ability, this course introduces students to philosophical and theological German. The goal is to read philosophical and theological texts with facility. This semester the works of Josef Pieper will be studied.

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GERM 242 Intermediate German IV 3 hours Presupposing basic German grammar and reading ability, this course introduces students to philosophical and theological German. The goal is to read philosophical and theological texts with facility.

GERM 297, 397 Directed Independent Study in German 3 hours By permission.

GREEK

GREK 341 Koine Greek I 3 hours An introduction to Koine Greek, laying emphasis on grammar and vocabulary. Example sentences and passages are drawn from the New Testament.

GREK 342 Koine Greek II 3 hours A continuation of Koine Greek I, in which students will complete their study of grammar and will develop a broader vocabulary enabling them to read the New Testament.

GREK 343 Koine Greek III 3 hours This course is devoted to reading from the Gospels in Greek.

GREK 344 Greek IV 3 hours The fourth semester of Greek introduces students to the peculiarities of Attic Greek and prepares them to make the transition from reading the New Testament to a wider range of Greek authors. The focus of this course is reading from Plato.

GREK 348 Acts of the Apostles and Selected Readings 3 hours Selections from the Acts of the Apostles with emphasis on their distinctive Lucan characteristics as contained in the major apostolic discourses.

GREK 371 Ancient Greece and Rome 3 hours Listed as History 371

GREK 445 Classical Mythology 3 hours Classical mythology is the study of ancient Greek legends and how they were used to educate and entertain. Legends explained the relationship between humans and the divine, the history of the natural world, and the history of the Greeks. These legends became foundations for new stories retold by the Greeks, the Romans, and their heirs of Western Culture to this day. This course seeks to expose students to a wide range of legends and to give seminarians some understanding of the religious sensibilities of the pre-Christian Greeks. Authors may include Homer, Hesiod, Sophocles, Plato, Ovid, Virgil, and Seneca. All readings are in English.

LATN/GREK 446 Classics in Translation 3 hours This course serves as a capstone, a seminar that will focus on one author, or text, or perhaps themes. The seminarians will read selected texts closely for in-class discussion, engage relevant scholarship, create bibliographies, and produce an extended research paper.

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GREK 494, 495, 496 Directed Independent Study 3 hours

HISTORY

HIST 191 Western Civilization I 3 hours This course examines the history of the West from prehistory through the classical ages of Greece and Rome, and closes with the end of the Middle Ages (ca. AD 1450).

HIST 192 Western Civilization II 3 hours This course begins with the Renaissance and the Reformation. It presents the cultural development of the West up to and including the second half of the 20th century.

HIST 292 A Strategic Level Survey of United States History: 3 hours The Growth of the American Republic This course surveys the history of the United States of America. It will offer an interdisciplinary and comparative approach to the study of American History from its agrarian past to its current status as a world power. (NB – HIST 292 satisfies the requirements for HIST 325, U.S. History and the Catholic Church.)

HIST 293 United States History—Introduction to American History 3 hours This course provides student a one-semester introduction to the history of the United States of America. The course begins with a brief introduction to the humanities and continues with a study of human migration to North America. It continues with an examination of European migration and settlement of the Northern and Southern Hemisphere. Students will then explore the history of the United States from its Colonial Era through the Civil War.

HIST 295 Dictators and Dictatorships 3 hours This course will explore why dictatorship became such an attractive option for governance and the ways that power was organized under modern dictatorships, and how those dictatorships helped to shape the twentieth-century world –and beyond. One will see how culture and history shaped the goals and ways of organizing power of each dictator, and the limits that culture placed upon each dictatorial regime. Ideology, so important in justifying dictatorial regimes, will also be examined.

HIST 296 American Foreign Policy 1900 to Present 3 hours Upon completion of the war with Spain in 1900, the United States had become a colonial power. Its enormous and growing industrial strength soon propelled it into the "Great Powers Club" and it was not long before it became one of two world superpowers. This course will explore America at war, American efforts to shape the peace, the Cold War, and the great shapers of American foreign policy such as Presidents Wilson, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Truman, Nixon, Reagan, and George W. Bush. It will conclude with the implications of the "war on terrorism" and the Cheney Doctrine.

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HIST 318 The Carolingian World 3 hours This course explores the era of Charlemagne in what has become known as the Carolingian Renaissance. Statecraft, Education, Literature, Art and Commerce all rose to new heights in this period, developing a distinct identity for the Christian West.

HIST 325 The Growth of the American Republic 3 hours The course begins with a brief introduction to the humanities and continues with a study of human migration to North America. It continues with an examination of European migration and settlement of the Northern and Southern Hemisphere. Students will then explore the history of the United States from its Colonial Era through the Civil War.

HIST 350 General History of Africa 3 hours This introduction to African history will cover the entire continent, from the "cradle of humankind" to the formation of the African Union. It will survey the following: the formation of civilizations; gender and social systems; the rise of inter-regional and inter-continental trade; the rise of empires and colonial systems; twentieth century issues of decolonization, under- development, warfare and the hope of peace represented by the formation of the African Union.

HIST 355 Far Eastern History 3 hours This course will primarily review the imperial, colonial and post-colonial history of China and Japan. Some attention will also be given to the history of colonial and postcolonial southeast Asia, especially India and the countries of the Indo-Chinese peninsula. Finally, the history of Korea in the post-colonial period will be addressed. Primary consideration will be given to the indigenous political, social and cultural traditions of these Asian lands and the impact on these factors of western influence.

HIST 360 Middle Eastern History 3 hours This course will examine the post-biblical history of the Middle East beginning with the rise of Islam. It will focus on the conversion of the Arabic populations of the Arabian Peninsula, East North Africa, the Mesopotamian basin, and the Levant, including Turkey. It will examine the political and cultural apogee of the empires of the Islamic Middle East and their decline. It will consider the interaction of Islam and Western Christianity from the crusades through the contemporary period, with a special focus on the colonial and post-colonial eras. Some attention will also be given to the relationship between Arabic Islam and Middle Eastern Judaism.

HIST 365 History and Development of the Christian Calendar 3 hours This course traces the cultural and scientific roots of the calendar through its ancient origins, Christian development, and modern role as the arbiter of time across the globe.

HIST 371 Ancient Greece and Rome 3 hours This course surveys the history of the Greco-Roman world, covering Greek history from the Minoans and Mycenaeans to the Hellenic kingdoms arising after Alexander the Great, and Roman history from the legendary founding of Rome to the reign of Constantine.

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HIST 382 The Origins and Consequences of War 3 hours This course studies the origins and historical ramifications of significant wars of antiquity and the modern world. In addition to discussions of military theory in historical and philosophical readings, this class emphasizes the ethical parameters of conflict and analyzes the concepts of military necessity, just war, and just peace.

HIST 383 Revolutionary Russia 3 hours This course investigates the origins of Bolshevism within the Russian intellectual traditions of the 19th century and assesses the leadership of Lenin, Trotsky, and Stalin in effecting the revolutions of 1917, as well as the subsequent development and decline of the Soviet state in the 20th century.

HIST 385 Europe in the Post World War Period 3 hours This course will study developments in the European economic and political systems in the post war period. It will examine the condition of Europe at the end of the war, review the impact of the Marshall Plan and consider such events as the economic miracle in Germany and the changing fortunes of European welfare economies. It will examine the emergence of the European Economic Union and the problems it faces in relation to globalization and the persistent nationalism of European countries. The influence of American capitalism on European economic policies will be considered. The course will also examine the development of European politics in the post war period. In this vein, it will consider the impact of the cold war, decolonialization, European integration, the decline of socialist and communist parties in Western Europe, the collapse of the Soviet Union, the emergence of free (quasi) democratic states in Eastern Europe, and the shifting power relationships between, France, Germany and Great Britain in the post-war period.

HIST 386 Modern Europe 3 hours This course studies Europe from 1789 to the present. Includes: the French Revolution, Congress of Vienna, 1848 Revolutions, national unifications of Italy and Germany, the rise and fall of dictators, rise, spread, and collapse of communism, the two World Wars, the Cold War, scientific and technological developments, colonialism, imperialism.

HIST 394 Culture and Learning in the House of Wisdom, AD 750–1258 3 hours This course surveys the history of the ‘Abbasid Caliphate and its impact on the development of science, technology, culture, art, and government within the medieval Middle Eastern context. It focuses on the ‘Golden Age’ of Islamic culture and the impact of this period on the West. (NB – HIST 394 may be taken to satisfy the requirement for a non-Western course, as indicated in the curricular requirements of the College of Liberal Arts.)

HIST 395 Latin American History 3 hours An introductory survey of the Spanish and Portuguese colonies in America, especially Mexico and Brazil, from the earliest human settlements to the 1820’s. Themes emphasized include conquest, acculturation, governance, the economy, and the church. Special attention will be paid to processes and methods of evangelization and to the changing relationships between Church and State in the course of the colonial era.

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HIST 412 Christians in Antiquity 3 hours Christian in Antiquity explores the cultural and social milieu in which Christianity grew from a persecuted minority to the sole sanctioned religion of the Roman empire. This course seeks to place Christianity in its historical context, to understand the religious sensibilities of the ancient Mediterranean world, and to explore the formation of Christian identity in a non-Christian world. Readings will be drawn from a variety of ancient sources including the letters of St. Paul, Pliny the Younger, Lactantius, various Church Fathers, Libanius, as well as relevant secondary sources. All readings are in English.

HIST 431 Hagiography and History 3 hours This course takes the vast literature and history of the saints as a subject of historical and cultural study. It begins with the medieval lives of St. Patrick and St. Francis, and finishes with a discussion of the career of Blessed Pope John Paul II.

HIST 486 Historical Methodology and Research 3 hours This course presents the method used in the gathering and evaluation of historical information as well as the principles used in presenting and interpreting historical data. A major research paper of about twenty pages is required. The research is organized around a theme chosen by the instructor.

HIST 907 Introduction to Eastern Christianity 3 hours This course serves as an introduction to the Eastern Churches, both Catholic and those not in communion with Rome. The course will begin with an historical survey of Eastern Christianity through the fall of Constantinople, the theological controversies between East and West and attempts at reunion, and a brief review of the present state of the Eastern Churches. There will follow an overview of the sacraments and liturgical offices of the Eastern Churches, with particular emphasis on the Byzantine tradition (prayer, icons, the liturgical year, and the celebration of the mysteries). The course will conclude with a study of the structures and governance of the Eastern Churches, with particular attention to the Code of Canons of the Eastern Churches and the state of the Eastern Churches (Catholic and Orthodox) in the United States and Canada.

LATIN

LATN 141 Elementary Latin I 3 hours In the first semester of Latin, seminarians will begin to learn the various forms of Latin nouns and adjectives as well as the active and passive voice and simple commands. Seminarians will also learn common prayers in Latin.

LATN 142 Elementary Latin II 3 hours The second semester of Latin continues with the noun system and introduces seminarians to the present, imperfect, and future tenses of the indicative mode, as well as present participles. In this semester, the seminarians will also work through the Novus Ordo Mass.

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LATN 241 Intermediate Latin III 3 hours The third semester of Latin introduces past tense verbs of the indicative mood and gerunds. The forms and uses of the present and imperfect subjunctive lead our study into more complex grammar and sentence structure. In the third semester, the seminarians learn the prayers and rites from the Tridentine Mass.

LATN 242 Intermediate Latin IV 3 hours In the fourth semester of Latin, seminarians finish the study of grammar with the past time subjunctives, verbal adjectives, learning such complex structures as unreal conditions. Seminarians are also introduced to Latin poetry and a grammar review. This semester allows the seminarians to read extended prose drawn from the Vulgate and from ancient authors.

LATN 343 Latin Prose and Poetry Readings 3 hours This course introduces seminarians to reading both poetry and prose, highlighting the different strategies for each genre. One-half of the term is devoted to poetry and the other to prose, with grammatical review to assist the seminarians in building his skills in reading Latin. Authors explored included Virgil, Martial, Catallus, Ovid, Caesar, Livy, Petronius, and Cicero.

LATN 344 The Confessions of Saint Augustine 3 hours Seminarians study selections from Books I-IX, including literary, philosophical, and historical background, but with particular emphasis on syntactical and linguistic peculiarities of post- classical Latin. Frequent reference is made to the stylistic devices of Saint Augustine and the definitions of such devices.

LATN 350 Latin Authors 3 hours The aim of the course is to increase reading proficiency and vocabulary as well as to acquaint the seminarian with a particular Roman author drawn from history, ancient biography, epistles, philosophy, or epic poetry.

LATN 497, 498, 499 Directed Independent Study – Latin 3 hours

MATHEMATICS

MATH 231 Euclidean Geometry 2 hours This course will study Euclid's Elements of Geometry. It will undertake a philosophical investigation of Euclid's definitions, postulates, common notions, and propositions. It will also consider later developments in geometry as a study of mathematics.

PHILOSOPHY

PHIL 109 Classical Logic 1 hour Logic, it is the science of learning both to argue correctly and to identify fallacies in the arguments of others. Thus, this course serves as an introduction to this basic tool of critical thinking which is so essential to philosophy. Seminarians will study Aristotle’s system of logic as found in his Organon (a name given by later commentator’s on Aristotle’s work). Since

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Aristotle thought that logic was primarily deductive (deduction = syllogismos), Aristotle’s syllogistic method will be studied, with a brief section on induction. Venn diagrams and a minimum of modern logical notation will be used.

PHIL 113 Faith and Reason 3 hours This course introduces seminarians to the dialogue between faith and reason in the Catholic tradition in a way that includes a programmatic introduction to the philosophy curriculum, cultivates confidence in the ability to attain truth, facilitates the development of a sapiential perspective, and fosters a love for learning. Taking John Paul II’s Fides et Ratio as a point of departure, the course introduces the broader curriculum through introductory considerations of the history of the interaction between faith and reason and through an introduction to some of the key systematic themes in this dialogue.

PHIL 114 Ancient Philosophy 3 hours This course surveys the foundations of the development of Western Philosophy as the “love of wisdom” from the Pre-Socratics to the Neo-Platonists. It introduces seminarians to the thematic areas of natural philosophy, metaphysics, ethics, and political philosophy; special concentration is given to the preeminent contributions of the thought of Plato and Aristotle.

PHIL 115 Logic and Epistemology 3 hours This course examines the related disciplines of logic (the art of right reasoning) and epistemology (the study of the content, acquisition, and limitations of knowledge). Through the study of Aristotelian (syllogistic) logic, seminarians are provided with a foundation in the habits of right reasoning to equip them to better understand and discuss both truths known through natural reason and truths of the faith. Through the investigation of the nature and properties of knowledge, and in particular St. Thomas Aquinas’s theory of abstraction, seminarians will recognize the ability of the mind to appropriate objective and necessary truths within the limitations of human knowledge – thereby fortifying their understanding of the relationships between reason and revelation.

PHIL 118 Platonic Dialogues 3 hours The course concentrates on reading select dialogues of Plato (including the Gorgias, Ion, Lysis, Parmenides, Symposium, Thaetetus, and Timaeus) to illuminate major themes and historical developments in Platonic thought. The vital contributions of Plato to the perennial philosophical tradition are analytically emphasized.

PHIL 120 Aristotelian Studies 3 hours This course provides a systematic and comprehensive overview of the thought of the Stagirite by examining select works (including selections from the Organon, Parva, Naturalia, Plitica, and De Poetica) while illuminating the coherence of Peripatetic philosophy. Aristotle’s essential contributions to the perennial philosophical tradition particularly to the thought of St. Thomas Aquinas are both emphasized and analyzed.

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PHIL 208 Hellenistic Philosophy 3 hours The course is an in-depth examination of the major philosophical systems of late classical antiquity which were prominent during the advent of Christianity, including Epicureanism, Stoicism, and Scepticism; specifically investigated are the manners in which these three influential philosophical approaches offer essentially divergent, yet complementary, perspectives on both the nature of the universe and the human being.

PHIL 211 Medieval Philosophy 3 hours This course investigates the approaches of medieval thinkers to central philosophical issues in light of revelation and the Christian understanding of the world. Metaphysical, epistemological, and anthropological issues are explored in light of the relationship between faith and reason. Beginning with St. Augustine, the course delineates the development of the perennial philosophic tradition (within Judaic, Christian, and Islamic perspectives) culminating in the thought of St. Thomas Aquinas. The course concludes with William of Ockham’s nominalism and volunteerism. Explored throughout is the manner in which the medieval understandings of God, man, and the world offer cogent alternatives to post-medieval world views.

PHIL 215 Philosophical Anthropology 3 hours This course deals with philosophical issues regarding human identity: the human soul, its relationship to the body, free will etc. It also deals with the social and spiritual nature of human beings and the nature of human reason.

PHIL 216 Epistemology 2 hours This course explores the nature of truth and human knowledge. It focuses upon St. Thomas Aquinas’ theory of abstraction and examines the work of his pagan and Christian predecessors. Additionally, it explores subsequent thinkers of the Rationalist and Empiricist traditions.

PHIL 218 Modern Philosophy 3 hours This course introduces seminarians to modern philosophy beginning with Descartes and ending with Kant. The course, includes an examination of: (i) metaphysical rationalism (Descartes, Spinoza and Leibniz), (ii) materialist empiricism (Hobbes, Locke and Hume), and (iii) Kantian Critical Philosophy. It examines how the modern epistemological emphasis impacts the relationship of philosophy and contemporary theology.

PHIL 220 Ethics 3 hours This course will examine such concepts as virtue, human action, and the relationship between conscience and free will. It will examine the natural law ethics of St. Thomas as well as other thinkers who were influential in the development of ethical theory.

PHIL 221 Philosophy of the Medieval Arabic World 3 hours This course seeks to acquaint students with the basic philosophical issues of some of the major thinkers of the Arabic world during the medieval period (i.e., al-Farabi, Avicenna, al-Ghazzali, Averroes). It will address such matters as the role of Aristotle in this context, the nature of philosophy and its relationship to theology, and the nature of the human intellect. Insofar as this course provides students with something of an alternative perspective to what is generally

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regarded as traditional Western thought, it will broaden their understanding of philosophy and its role in the human experience.

PHIL 311 Philosophy of Nature 3 hours As a propaeduetic for metaphysics this course focuses on cosmological questions (particularly as developed in Aristotle), this course examines ens mobile (namely, substance, form, matter, and causality) as understood within the Thomistic tradition. The course also examines modern science starting with Bacon and the resultant scientific methodologies. Moreover, the various contributions of the natural and social sciences are evaluated in light of the inherent epistemological (and metaphysical) limitations of the scientific method.

PHIL 313 Contemporary Philosophy 3 hours This course introduces seminarians to contemporary philosophy beginning before the middle of the nineteenth century and bridging into the mid-twentieth century. It includes the Continental philosophy of Hegel and the idealists leading into Marx, Feuerbach and their contemporary figures like Kierkegaard and Nietzsche. Utilitarianism and American pragmatism leads into the twentieth century where Husserl, Heidegger, and the hermeneutic tradition open the discussion. The course will also include a discussion of post-modern philosophical movements.

PHIL 314 Metaphysics 3 hours This course examines the nature of metaphysical inquiry, the essential structures of reality (particularly the distinctions between act/potency and existence/essence), and the transcendental properties of being (i.e., unity, truth, goodness, and beauty). Emphasizing the Thomistic perspective of metaphysics as prima philosophia in light of its classical (Aristotelian) roots, this course examines both modern (Cartesian) and contemporary (Heideggerian) views of the intelligibility of reality.

PHIL 315 Natural Law Theory 3 hours The course investigates the historical development and the attendant philosophical implications of natural law theory from the period of the ancient Greeks to that of contemporary society. Systematically explored are the various transformations of the concept of natural law throughout the ancient philosophic traditions, during the times of medieval Christendom, and in secular modernity.

PHIL 316 Political Philosophy 3 hours This course examines man’s nature as a communal being. This course examines key philosophical issues involved in political and social philosophy. It will address such concepts as freedom, justice, the nature of the state and the idea of the common good as well as the relationship between the individual and the state and the person and community, It will explore such issues as the social nature of human beings and the nature of the state.

PHIL 317 Value Theory 3 hours In this course the nature, sources, and types of values are examined. Attention will be given to the major theories of value that have been proposed, as well as to important issues such as the objectivity or subjectivity of values, the connection between values and ethical judgments, and the role of values in the formation of normative ethical systems. Aesthetic, economic,

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intellectual, religious, and social values will be studied in an effort to grasp the underlying relations among them.

PHIL 318 Philosophy of God 3 hours This course seeks to examine the nature of subsistent being (God) in the thought of such major thinkers as St. Augustine, St. Anselm, St. Thomas Aquinas and other major and contemporary figures. It will also address theodicy and atheism.

PHIL 320 Philosophy of Education 3 hours The course presents a philosophical investigation of the principles, goals, and methodologies of influential education theories through a systematic survey of the thought of Plato, Aristotle, Quintilian, St. Augustine, St. Thomas Aquinas, Descartes, Rousseau, Dewey, and Montessori. The anthropological, ethical, political, and epistemological dimensions of these pedagogical perspectives are examined critically in light of their respective metaphysical foundations.

PHIL 321 Philosophy of Angelic Beings 3 hours A Thomistic review of the nature, history and functioning of the nine choirs of angels.

PHIL 325 Philosophy of Science 3 hours The course offers a historical overview to the central philosophical issues, which underlie scientific thought, particularly in regard to the presumptions, methodologies, and conclusions of the natural and social sciences. The various contributions of the sciences are analyzed and evaluated in light of the inherent epistemological and metaphysical implications for the scientific method.

PHIL 335 Kant 3 hours This course is dedicated to the study of Kant’s transcendental idealism. This revolutionary philosophical system changed the meaning of metaphysics and reconciled the Rationalism and Empiricism of Kant’s predecessors (Descartes and Hume), and laid the foundation for a new conception of knowledge. Besides reading the main sections in the Critique of Pure Reason, students will study excerpts of Kant’s writings on ethics, politics, history, aesthetics and religion in order to answer the famous questions posed by this Enlightenment thinker: What can I Know? What ought I to do? What may I hope? What is the human being?

PHIL 336 Stoicism and Spinoza 3 hours The course investigates a comparison and contrast of Stoicism and Spinoza on these issues: nature and the divine; substance; reason and knowledge; passion; virtue; necessity and choice; natural law; death. Of particular analysis is the blending and transformation of traditions in Spinoza.

PHIL 337 Pragmatism 3 hours This course seeks to enable students to understand the basic doctrines of American Pragmatism. In order to achieve this goal it analyzes such issues as the nature and distinctive features of pragmatism, its understanding of truth and the nature of inquiry, and the relationship between religious belief and pragmatic philosophy.

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PHIL 386 Phenomenology 3 hours This course is dedicated to the phenomenology begun by Edmund Husserl in Germany during the mid-1890’s. It will focus upon his Logical Investigations in order to understand the importance given to intentionality in his approach to both encountering and objects as encountered. The course will be mainly interested in Husserl’s thought but will also address the phenomenological movement’s diversification into different schools. This will include a treatment of existential phenomenology, associated with Martin Heidegger, and realistic phenomenology developed by Max Scheler and Edith Stein.

PHIL 387 Renaissance Thought 3 hours A survey of some of the major thinkers of this era exploring the key issues and influential ideas of their work. It will focus on the areas of metaphysics, philosophical anthropology, political philosophy, and ethics.

PHIL 388 Aesthetics 3 hours This course will be a philosophical investigation of the nature of beauty. Seminarians will be introduced to a variety of perennial themes in this field including Criteria for evaluating beauty, the role of beauty in the human experience, and the effects of cultural context upon this. It will focus on an analysis of essential texts of foundational thinkers ranging from Plato to Heidegger.

PHIL 390 Pope John Paul II-Philosophy of Person and Community 3 hours This course is a philosophical reflection aiming to understand the human person in the order of love, based on the teaching of Blessed John Paul II (Karol Wojtyla). The course analyzes the structure of the person, which also disposes him to the gift of self and the life in community (communion of persons). The creaturely state of man, as the basis for all his relations in the world, is also a major theme. The main sources for this course are Wojtyla’s Person and Act and Love and Responsibility.

PHIL 411 Natural Philosophy/Philosophy of God 3 hours Building upon metaphysical foundations as the culmination of the systematic sequence of philosophy required courses and in light of the central tenet of “faith seeking understanding,” this course studies natural theology according to St. Thomas Aquinas and other major thinkers including St. Augustine and St. Anselm. It also examines modern and contemporary developments in light of their impact upon the Catholic intellectual tradition. It addresses problems such as theodicy and atheism.

PHIL 412 Existentialism 3 hours This course seeks to enable students to understand the basic tenets of the existentialist philosophical movement and its immediate predecessors. It focuses upon the existentialists descriptions of the nature of the human condition and their suggested responses to that condition. To achieve this goal it explores the work of a number of thinkers who are representative of this tradition.

PHIL 413 Modern Atheism and the Christian Response 3 hours The course studies the modern opposition to religion and the Christian responses to it as described in the works of such opponents as Ludwig Feuerbach, Karl Marx, Friedrich Nietzsche

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and Sigmund Freud. The response to this opposition in the works of Soren Kierkegaard, Jacques Maritain and Gabriel Marcel concludes the course.

PHIL 414 The Problem of Evil 3 hours This course addresses how various major thinkers in the history of philosophy have sought to deal with the problem of evil from within the contexts of their individual systems and the effect this has on their understanding of metaphysics, human nature, and ethics. The thought of St. Thomas Aquinas will be given particular attention.

PHIL 424 Introduction to Bioethics 3 hours This course is an overview of the interdisciplinary field of bioethics. Topics include: origins and history of bioethics, models of bioethics and their underlying principles, including Catholic perspectives; and the application of bioethics to various areas.

PHIL 488 St. Thomas Aquinas Seminar 3 hours This course gives an integrative understanding of the philosophy of St. Thomas Aquinas and how this illuminates the dialogue between faith and reason. It therefore includes an analysis of the key systematic topics of St. Thomas’ philosophy. These will be examined through carefully reading the works of St. Thomas Aquinas, especially the Summa Theologiae. Additionally, it will offer the opportunity to place St. Thomas’ thought in dialogue with other thinkers in the history of philosophy.

PHIL 497, 498, 499 Directed Independent Study 3 hours Guided reading, discussion, and research in a particular author, work, area, or problem of philosophy.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Seminarians are required to participate in two semester long courses of physical education. One of which is PHED 101 Wellness and Fitness. Each course is one credit hour. The physical education courses are graded on a Pass or Fail basis.

PHED 101 Wellness and Fitness 1 hour This course is offered every fall for incoming freshmen. Offered in a classroom setting, it is designed to educate seminarians on such topics as: stress management, nutrition, muscle training, cardiovascular exercise, and much more. It is designed with practical exercises so that the seminarian can set fitness goals and assess improvement. Seminarians are expected to work on the skills learned in class during the course of the week. This course should help them in achieving some of their human formation goals. The overall goal of the course is to develop habits that lead to a life filled with health and wellness.

A series of Physical Education courses may be offered in the spring semester of a given academic year. This consists of a series of courses offered in the spring semester. The courses are designed to educate seminarians on a variety of different sports and activities that will be beneficial for one’s own physical fitness and to have a more effective ministry in relating to others.

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Courses offered include:

PHED 111 Golf PHED 112 Weight Training PHED 114 Tennis PHED 116 Swimming PHED 117 Bowling PHED 120 Softball PHED 121 Soccer PHED 122 Basketball PHED 123 Flag Football PHED 124 Physical Conditioning PHED 126 Basketball/Golf

PHYSICS

PHYS 110 Introduction to Physics 3 hours This one semester introduction to the scientific methods of natural science through a conceptual overview of various principles of physics; topics include selections from: mechanics, thermodynamics, light and optics, waves and sound, electricity and magnetism, relativity, and quantum mechanics.

PSYCHOLOGY

PSYC 213 Introduction to Clinical and Interpersonal Psychology 3 hours This course presents an overview of the major disorders in abnormal psychology consistent with the current diagnostic classification system. The course covers additional pertinent topics within the fields of clinical psychology and interpersonal relations that are relevant to priestly ministry within the current cultural context.

SPANISH & SPANISH LITERATURE

SPAN 141 Elementary Spanish I 3 hours Elementary Spanish. Grammar, vocabulary, both integrated in practices in oral and written communication; translation of Spanish texts for beginners.

SPAN 142 Elementary Spanish II 3 hours Second semester of elementary Spanish. Grammar, vocabulary, both integrated in practices in oral and written communication; translation of Spanish texts for advanced beginners. More emphasis on oral communication; beginning reading and oral presentations.

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SPAN 241 Elementary Spanish III 3 hours Intermediate Spanish. Grammar, vocabulary, both integrated in practices in oral and written communication; translation of intermediate Spanish texts. More emphasis on oral communication; intermediate reading and oral presentations.

SPAN 242 Elementary Spanish IV 3 hours Intermediate Spanish. Grammar, vocabulary, both integrated in practices in oral and written communication; translation of intermediate Spanish texts. More emphasis on oral communication; intermediate reading and oral presentations.

SPAN 341/HM 467 Advanced Spanish Grammar, Composition Translation, 3 hours & Interpretation, Advanced Spanish. four parts: grammar and idiom; translation and oral interpretation Spanish- English and English-Spanish; composition; speaking skills.

SPAN 342/HM 468 Advanced Spanish II 3 hours This course is a continuance of SPAN341/HM 467, covering all the remaining issues of Spanish syntax and idiom; perfecting the seminarians’ writing and translating skills; and increasing their abilities to speak and understand the language; all in the context of ministering to Hispanic Catholics. The pre-requisite for this course is SPAN 341/HM 467 or any other proof of advanced Spanish pastoral language skills. This course is not required for the Hispanic Ministry Field Education Certificate but strongly recommended for gaining optimal fluency in the language.

SPAN 383 Survey of Spanish-American Literature 3 hours Overview of Spanish-American literature, from the colonial period through the 21st century.

SPAN 387 Survey of Spanish Peninsular Literature 3 hours Overview of Spanish Peninsular literature, from the 11th through the 21st Centuries. The course is taught in English and the texts are available in English and Spanish.

SPAN 481 The Novel of the Mexican Revolution 3 hours The Revolution as portrayed in novels by Azuela, Muñoz, Guzmán, and others. Classes will consist of discussing the content and socio-historical background of assigned reading texts. Taught in Spanish and/or English.

SPAN 484 Cervantes and his Time 3 hours A study of the time, life, and works of Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra. Reading Don Quijote, the Exemplary Novels, and the Entremeses. The course is taught in English and the texts are available in English and Spanish.

SPAN 485 Church and Society in Hispanic Literature 3 hours A study of literary works and authors that describe the role of the Catholic Church in Hispanic society. The course is taught in English and the texts are available in English and Spanish.

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SPAN 487 Love, Death, and Society in Literature 3 hours A study of literary themes that reflect some of the main preoccupations of humanity. Based on the novels of Rosa Montero, a contemporary Spanish Peninsular author whose works deal with and in fact are focused on these issues. Her views are compared with those of other Hispanic as well as British, French, German, and Latin authors. The course is taught in English and the texts are available in English translations and the original languages.

SPAN 493 Mysticism in Spanish Literature 3 hours A study of selected works by the most important Spanish mystics, proceeded by an overview of mysticism in general and the history of Spain in the 16th century. Seminarians will become familiar with the general concept of mysticism, the historical background of some of the greatest Spanish mystics, and their works. They will learn how to interpret the metaphors and symbols used by the mystic writers. The course is taught in English and the texts are available in Spanish and English

SPAN 497, 498, 499 Directed Independent Study 3 hours Guided reading, discussion, and research in a particular area or problem.

SPEECH

SPCH 148 Principles of Effective Speaking 2 hours This course is an introduction to the basic principles, theories, and concepts of public speaking. Following a philosophical analysis of Aristotle’s Rhetoric, practical dimensions of contemporary communication theory are addressed. Students thereafter present a series of in-class public- speaking assignments.

UNDERGRADUATE THEOLOGY

UTHE 150 Theological Foundations 3 hours This course serves as an introduction to the foundations of the Catholic faith as presented in the Prologue and Part One, Section One of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Topics include man’s capacity to know God, God’s revelation, the response of faith, and the Church’s transmission of revelation through Scripture and Tradition guided by the Magisterium.

UTHE 151 Jesus Christ and the Church 3 hours The material of Part One, Section Two of the Catechism is included. Special emphasis is given to questions of Christology, the structure and doctrine of the Church, and a broad introduction to Church History (by studying the Councils and a survey of the “periods” of the Church’s history). An introduction to the Church’s teaching on ecumenism is also included.

UTHE 153 Life in Christ 3 hours This course introduces Catholic moral teaching through a detailed study of Part Three of The CCC, “Life in Christ.” The central themes of moral theology to be introduced will include our vocation to “Life in the Spirit” and to Beatitude, the dignity of the human person, freedom, the morality of human acts, the passions, the proper meaning and role of conscience, the virtues, sin, law and Grace, the common good and social justice, the Ten Commandments, and the role of the

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Magisterium as moral teacher. From the course, students will gain a foundation for more advanced studies in moral theology by learning the basic terminology and teachings of the Church.

UTHE 225 Introduction to the Old Testament 3 hours The scope of this course is to give a general overview of the Old Testament. We will not go through each one of the single books of the Bible, but we will take a focus on the historical literature to follow an historical line so that the students can have a general knowledge of the first part of the Bible, which means: To identify the main characters of the Old Testament; To situate them in an historical and geographical setting; To have an idea of the development of the Jewish people in their historical background related to the other great contemporary cultures; and To get a general knowledge of the different kinds of literature inside the Old Testament, introducing the concept of literary genre in a practical way. At the same time, the seminarians will become acquainted with some technical vocabulary, which will help them in graduated studies.

UTHE 226 Introduction to the New Testament 3 hours This course, even being independent from the “Introduction to the Old Testament,” is strictly related to it. Here we will try to get a general overview of the New Testament. We will not go through every one of the single books of the New Testament, but we will consider two main parts: The Jesus’ Life and the Origins of the Church. We will see, then: The Life of Jesus Christ in his historical and geographical setting (which means also take account of the historical Jewish background);The relationship between the New and the Old Testament. We will deal with the intertestamental literature as well; The spread of the Catholic Church from Palestine to the World as it is referred to in the Scriptures, mainly the book of Acts (here we will speak also about the Greco-Roman world and the inculturation of the faith). Seminarians will be required to read articles related to each specific subject.

UTHE 250 Liturgy, Sacraments, and Christian Prayer 3 hours A study of parts two and four of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Part two of the Catechism pertains to the Christian mystery celebrated in the Liturgy, most especially the sacraments. Part four is a synopsis of the Church’s teaching on Christian prayer and spirituality. This introductory course also includes the study of related materials at the undergraduate level. Completion of this course will provide a firm foundation for the seminarian to continue studies in liturgy, sacraments, prayer & spirituality in the Roman Catholic Tradition.

UTHE 253 Introduction to the Scripture 3 hours As the title states, the course is intended as an introduction to the study and interpretation of Scripture. This is achieved through consideration of general aspects of Scripture: Inspiration, Hermeneutics, Canonicity, Literary Forms, Exegetical methods, Texts and Translations, History and Geography of Israel, as well as a general view of the content of the Biblical Books.

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SECTION 6: THE SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY

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6.1 OVERVIEW

The mission of the School of Theology is the proximate preparation of candidates for the priesthood. Seminarians presented for ordination should be converted to the service of Christ, understand the tradition of the Church, and possess the attitudes and skills necessary to begin priestly ministry.

The Josephinum School of Theology is primarily dedicated to providing four full years of theological and ministerial formation in preparation for priestly ordination through the Master of Divinity program (M.Div). Within that context, graduate-level academic subjects provide the theological basis for priestly life and service and are integrated with the human, spiritual, and pastoral components of the degree programs.

The School of Theology offers three additional academic programs: A Master of Arts in Theology degree, a Bachelor of Sacred Theology degree, which is completed in affiliation with the Pontifical Lateran University in Rome, and a Certificate in Hispanic Ministry Field Education.

6.2 MASTER OF DIVINITY AND ORDINATION

Completion of the Master of Divinity (M.Div.) degree and ordination to the priesthood are the normative credentials promoted by the School of Theology of the Pontifical College Josephinum for its seminarians. These credentials are conferred after the successful completion of the fourth year of studies in the School of Theology.

The M.Div. program, which is intended to prepare candidates for the Catholic priesthood, is open only to seminarians who have been accepted into the program by the rector of the Josephinum.

Admission requirements for the M.Div. program are a Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from an accredited college, and courses that include those philosophical and theological fields outlined in the Program of Priestly Formation namely, 30 credit hours of philosophy that include logic, ancient philosophy, modern philosophy, contemporary philosophy, the philosophy of human nature, epistemology, metaphysics, ethics, and the philosophy of God; and 12 credits in undergraduate theology that cover the content of the four main parts of the Catechism of the Catholic Church.

The M.Div. is a first level professional degree that is included in the seminary’s ordination program. The ordination program also requires various advanced components. (These advanced components are also applicable to the Master of Arts program, described separately.)

The goals of the M.Div. program are in conformity with the Program of Priestly Formation (PPF) (5th edition) and all related governing documents on priestly formation. The M.Div. program strives, by means of both content and process, to enable seminarians to integrate the four fundamental dimensions of formation identified in the PPF and in Pastores Dabo Vobis: human, intellectual, pastoral, and spiritual.

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By design, this vision coincides with the degree standards of the Association of Theological Schools (ATS) along with those of the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), an affiliate of the North Central Association. Both ATS and HLC accredit the Master of Divinity degree offered by the Josephinum’s School of Theology.

While addressing the formation goals in its four dimensions, the M.Div. program endeavors to provide significant structured opportunities that enable the seminarian to develop a comprehensive and critical understanding of the Catholic Tradition in its historical and contemporary cultural context.

Moreover, the M.Div. program is designed to assist the seminarian to develop a capacity for priestly life and leadership in a context of ongoing personal and spiritual formation. Continuing programmatic and personal assessments, with an emphasis on seminarian centered learning, are considered integral to the formation program in all of its components.

[Curriculum Plan for the Master of Divinity Degree is on the next page.]

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Curriculum Plan for Master of Divinity Degree

FALL SEMESTER SPRING SEMESTER First Year First Year BI 511 Introduction to Scripture 3 BI 502 Gospels of Mark and Matthew 3 DO 511 Foundations of Theology 3 BI 512 Pentateuch 3 HS 511 Church History I 3 DO 621 Trinity 3 MO 511 Fundamental Moral Theology I 3 HS 512 Church History II 3 SP 611 Foundations of Spirituality 3 MO 502 Fundamental Moral Theology II 3

LI 532 Intro. to Liturgy 1.5 PA 541 Intro to Homiletics 1.5

TFE 501.a Intro to Teaching I 1 TFE 501.b Intro to Teaching II 1 Total Credit Hours 17.5 Total Credit Hours 17.5

Second Year Second Year BI 612 Prophets 3 DO 616 Theological Anthropology 3 DO 512 Christology 3 DO 809 Mariology 1.5 MO 561 Virtue: Transformation in Christ 3 DO 516 Patristics 3 CL 611 Canon Law I 3 HS 713 Church History III 3 PA 621 Preaching I 1.5 MO 713 Christian Social Ethics 3 LI 501 Liturgical Music 1.5 CL 621 Canon Law II 3

TFE 502.a Supervised Hospital Ministry I 1 TFE 502.b Supervised Hospital Ministry II 1 Total Credit Hours 16 Total Credit Hours 17.5 Elective (Required for MA students) 3 Elective (Required for MA students) 3

Third Year Third Year BI 611 Gospel of Luke/Acts 3 BI 513 Wisdom Literature 3 DO 722 Sacraments I 3 BI 712 Pauline Corpus 3 DO 717 Ecclesiology 3 DO 723 Sacraments II 3 MO 612 Sexual Morality 3 MO 841 Medical Morality 3 LI 720 Rites I 1.5 PA 722 Preaching II 1.5 TFE 503.a Pastoral Leadership I 1 TFE 503.b Pastoral Leadership II 1 Total Credit Hours 14.5 Total Credit Hours 14.5 Elective (Required for MA students) 3 Elective (Required for MA students) 3

Fourth Year Fourth Year BI 713 Johannine Corpus 3 HS 741 U.S. Church History 3 DO 820 Ecumenism 1.5 PA 858 Confession: Practicum 1.5 PA 857 Theological Integration for Priestly Life and 3 LI 822 Rites II: Eucharist 1.5 Ministry PA 868 Pastoral Counseling 3 PA 883 Pastoral Care of Marriage 3

Elective (Required for both M.Div. and MA 3 Elective (Required for both M.Div. and MA 3 students) students) TFE 504.a Parish Diaconal Ministry 1 Total Credit Hours 14.5 Total Credit Hours 12 124 total credits for M.Div. (counting 7 field 4th year – M.Div./MA/STB Exams; Thesis education credits but not counting 12 elective credits which are for MA students)

The M.Div. degree requires 124 credits of which 7 are awarded for field education. M.Div. students need to take only two of the electives identified in the curriculum, one in each semester of fourth year (MA students are able to spread their electives over three years). The grade of “D” is the minimum grade required to earn the credit for courses in the M.Div. degree program.

Additionally, the seminarian pursuing an M.Div. degree must participate in:  Human and Spiritual Formation Programs  Theological Reflection and Pastoral Formation Programs  Ministries Workshops

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 Annual Evaluation Process

Additionally, the student must maintain an overall 2.0 grade point average in order to qualify for the M.Div. degree.

Master of Divinity Competency Examinations

Description of the Competency Examinations

The Pontifical College Josephinum School of Theology maintains competency examinations as an essential component of the Master of Divinity Degree Program. Neither extra course work nor a written paper is an acceptable substitute for these examinations.

Degree candidates are required to take written competency examinations in order to integrate their course work in major theological disciplines, including: Sacred Scripture, Dogmatic Theology, Moral Theology, Canon Law, and Liturgy.

Students are eligible to take the competency examinations only after a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 has been attained.

Purpose of the Competency Examinations

The competency examinations are designed to promote the following two goals:

a) to certify that the candidate has a reasonable grasp and understanding of the basic tenets of Catholic theology as befits an ordained minister of the Church;

b) to foster the candidate’s ability to integrate the content of the various courses in the Master of Divinity curriculum, with an eye to its use in pastoral settings.

Preparation for the Competency Examinations

At the beginning of the fourth year of theological study, each candidate will be presented with a study guide drawn from individual courses in the Master of Divinity curriculum. The competency examinations are ordinarily scheduled beginning in January each year by the academic dean of the School of Theology.

Format for the Competency Examinations

The M.Div. Competency Examinations consist of five written exams. Exams in the fields of Scripture, Dogmatic Theology, and Moral Theology will each be two (2) hours in duration, and exams in the fields of Canon Law and Liturgy will each be one (1) hour in duration. Questions for the examinations will be derived from the study guide provided to each candidate at the beginning of the fourth year of theology.

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Grading of Examinations and Required Average

Examinations are evaluated on a numerical basis. Each of the five written examinations is graded individually.

Degree candidates are required to attain a passing grade of D (70%) on each written examination and an average grade across all competency exams of at least a C (77%) in order to qualify for the Master of Divinity Degree.

A candidate who does not receive a passing grade on any individual competency examination is required to take and pass another examination in the failed area(s) two weeks later in order to qualify for the degree. The re-take examination(s) will be prepared by the academic dean in consultation with the professors of the area(s) which have been failed.

Degree candidates who pass all of the competency examinations but fail to achieve the minimum average grade of C (77%) may re-take any of the competency examinations on which they received a grade below C (77%). Candidates are not ordinarily eligible to retake the competency examinations more than once.

6.3 MASTER OF ARTS IN THEOLOGY

The Master of Arts in Theology (hereafter M.A.) is a first-level graduate degree, which can be taken for personal enrichment, as preparation for teaching, or as preparation for further studies. It has two primary goals: first, to provide a core, graduate–level competency in theological studies; second, to allow for a concentration in biblical studies, dogmatic theology, moral theology, or evangelization. Seminarians preparing for the priesthood at the Josephinum, and therefore working towards a Master of Divinity degree may pursue the M.A. concurrently.

Declaration of Intent and Enrollment as a Degree Candidate

Seminarians will ordinarily need to declare their intent to pursue the M.A. in the first year of their M.Div. studies during the spring semester, so that they can plan accordingly throughout the next years of studies. Ordinarily, they will formally enroll as a candidate in the M.A. degree program before the end of the second semester of the third year of their M.Div. studies, after completion of language requirements.

Prerequisites

All M.A. candidates must have earned a baccalaureate degree (with a GPA of a least 3.0) from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or holding membership in the Association of Universities and Colleges in Canada, or the educational equivalent.

Fifteen (15) semester hours of philosophical studies, with 3 hours (each) in Metaphysics and Philosophy of God, and 9 hours from among the following: Philosophy of Human Nature, Epistemology, Cosmology, Ethics, and/or courses in the history of philosophy. The grade point

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average for these courses must be 3.0 or better. These courses may be taken at either the graduate or undergraduate level.

Six (6) hours of courses in Scripture, three (3) of which must treat some portion of the Old Testament, and three (3) some portion of the New Testament.

The above requirements would be met by seminarians before being admitted to the M.Div. program.

Language Requirements

A reading knowledge of Latin is required of all candidates. Additionally, candidates in dogmatic or moral theology will need to be able to read one of the major modern languages in addition to English; such as French, German, Italian or Spanish. Students in biblical studies must be able to read either Greek or Hebrew and one of the modern languages; or alternatively both Greek and Hebrew. The language requirements are fulfilled by taking two (2) semesters of the language at an accredited institution in which the student receives at least a C. These courses are offered in both the College of Liberal Arts and the School of Theology.

Alternatively, proficiency in these required languages can also be demonstrated by an examination in which the candidate shows his ability to read and understand representative texts with the aid of a dictionary. The exam will be presented by a professor assigned by the academic dean. For the Latin exam, the proficiency will be demonstrated by translating into English a text from Lumen Gentium (or a similar document). For the modern languages, proficiency will be demonstrated by the translation into English of a portion of an article selected from a theological journal. Greek proficiency will be demonstrated by the translation into English of a passage presented from the Gospel of John; for Hebrew from the Book of Genesis.

The candidate must complete his language courses or demonstrate proficiency before being advanced to candidacy in the M.A. program.

Semester Credit Requirements

The M.A. in Theology requires 36 semester credits, appropriate examinations, and a research component. As delineated in accord with the standards of the Association of Theological Schools, advance standing with credit may be given for the 21 hours of prerequisites (15 in philosophy and 6 in Scripture). The 36 credits include 15 credits of core courses, 18 credits in the chosen concentration and 3 credits in any area of concentration.

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Common Core Courses

All M.A. candidates must earn at least 15 credit hours through five three-hour courses in:  Foundations of Theology  The Holy Trinity or Christology  Ecclesiology or Theological Anthropology  Introduction to Scripture  Fundamental Moral Theology

Candidates meet the above M.A. core requirements by following their normal program of studies in the M.Div. program, which include the above classes.

Concentration Courses

Besides any credits in the concentration from the M.A. core or from the M.Div. required courses, the candidate must take 18 additional credits in his area of concentration.

Candidates who write a 45-page research paper must take the full 18 credits in their concentration beyond the common core courses. Candidates who write a 75-page thesis are granted three (3) credits for it, which means that they must take only 15 credits of additional coursework in their concentration.

 Biblical Studies candidates may apply up to six (6) hours of biblical language courses toward their concentration requirements, if these are completed during the first two semesters of the program. Credits from the Scripture and Moral Theology course, which are offered under a Moral Theology course number, can be applied to this concentration.

 Dogmatic Theology candidates may apply up to six (6) credits in ancient or modern languages if these pertain substantively to their thesis. Three credit hours of this requirement for dogmatics may be fulfilled by elective courses in Catholic liturgical theology, Church History, Sacramental Theology or Canon Law.

 Moral Theology candidates may apply up to six (6) credits in ancient or modern languages, if these pertain substantively to their thesis. The concentration courses will normally address virtues, recent Moral Theology, Scripture and Moral Theology, the History of Moral Theology, and the Theology of the Body.

 Evangelization candidates may apply up to six (6) credits of modern languages relevant to their future ministry of evangelization (i.e. Spanish). Their additional concentration courses will normally address topics such as the new evangelization, pastoral care, catechetics, the theology of the laity, Catholicism and American culture, the Theology of the Body, and ecumenical/interfaith studies.

Besides the 15 core credits and 18 in their area of concentration, candidates may take the remaining 3 credits in the area of their choice.

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Written Concentration Examinations

Seminarians will demonstrate the accomplishment of the learning objectives for their M.A. core courses through their M.Div. competency exams, so they will not be tested on this material separately for the M.A. degree.

Seminarians will demonstrate the accomplishment of the learning objectives for their M.A. concentration courses through a two-hour written exam, which will be specific to the courses they have taken in their area of concentration and based on the learning objectives documented on the syllabus of each course.

This written examination will ordinarily be administered in March of the final semester of fourth year of studies.

The examination must result in a grade of B or better for the seminarian to complete the degree. Retakes will not ordinarily be permitted. After the M.A. concentration exam has been successfully completed, and the research component has been approved by the advisor and the second reader, the seminarian can schedule the oral defense of the research project as described below.

Research and Oral Defense

The object of the research component is to have candidates demonstrate a competence in theological research in the area of concentration. They do so by presenting samples of substantial theological work in which they:

 use primary sources carefully  explore in some depth a theological question of some difficulty and complexity  exercise critical judgment and insight in analyzing and synthesizing ideas, and  demonstrate the ability to present the research according to the literary standards of a master’s thesis.

As noted above, this component of research and writing may be in two forms: a research paper of approximately 45 pages for which no credit hours are earned; a thesis of approximately 75 pages for which three (3) credit hours in the area of concentration are earned.

In both forms, such projects will have a research director (or first reader), along with a second reader, both of whom are appointed by the academic dean from the members of the theology faculty. The research project will often be the development of a paper written for a previous course, but it may also be a new topic. In the former case, the professor of the previous course will ordinarily serve as director.

Both readers will grade the paper and the average must be at least a B for the candidate to complete the degree. Upon approval by the readers, the final version of the paper must be turned in to the office of the academic dean in a form ready for binding.

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The oral defense may be scheduled through the academic dean once the student has successfully completed all other degree requirements. These requirements include courses, examination, and research components. The course component must be completed with an average grade of B, with no grades earned below a C. The examination component must be completed with an average of B. As noted above, the written component must be completed with an average grade of at least B.

The oral defense of the research component will be conducted before the two readers and the dean, and will be one hour in duration. The first 15 minutes will be a candidate summary of the research. Each examiner will then question the candidate. The defense must earn an average grade of B from the examination committee.

Process and Documentation Cycle for Obtaining the Master of Arts in Theology

What follows is a description of the process for pursuing the M.A. degree, including the documentation that must be on file in the registrar’s office.

1. The student declares his intent to pursue a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Theology in the spring semester of his 1st year of studies during registration for the fall semester of his 2nd year of studies.

a. If a student wishes to declare his intent to pursue the M.A. in Theology he should fill out the “Master of Arts in Theology Degree Statement of Intent” form during his scheduled registration appointment with the academic dean of the School of Theology (hereafter referred to as the dean).

b. The dean will inform the student of the requirements necessary to pursue the M.A. during the registration meeting. The dean may consult with the seminarian’s formation advisor about the seminarian’s desire to pursue the M.A.

c. Both the student and the dean sign the statement of intent form, and the dean gives the form to the registrar.

d. The registrar creates a new tab in the student’s academic file in which is placed documentation pertaining to the M.A. degree. The registrar then adds the statement of intent form to the student’s academic file under the newly created tab where it is to be officially stored.

e. Throughout the next two years the dean will work with the student to ensure he is meeting the requirements for pursuing the M.A.

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f. Once a student declares his intent to pursue the M.A., the dean uses the “Master of Arts in Theology Degree Record of Course Requirements Fulfilled” form to record grades from the courses the student will need in order to complete the M.A.

2. The student formally enrolls as a candidate for the M.A. in the spring semester of his 3rd year of studies during registration for the fall of his 4th year of studies.

a. In order to become a candidate for the M.A. the student must first have completed the pre-requisite language requirements.

b. If a student wishes to become a candidate for the M.A. in Theology he should fill out the “Master of Arts in Theology Degree Statement of Candidacy” form during his scheduled registration appointment with the dean.

c. The dean reviews with the student the remaining requirements that he must fulfill in order to receive the M.A. in Theology. The dean may consult with the seminarian’s formation advisor about the seminarian’s desire to be advanced to candidacy for the M.A.

d. Both the student and the dean sign the statement of candidacy form. The dean gives the form to the registrar to become a part of the student’s official file.

e. The dean informs the student that he has been accepted as a candidate.

3. The student will submit his M.A. research project proposal in the spring semester of his 3rd year of studies during registration for the fall of his 4th year of studies, at the same time that he submits his candidacy form.

a. The student should print out the “Master of Arts in Theology Degree Research Project Proposal” from the Josephinum intranet, fill out everything except the line designating the research director for the project, and bring the form with him to his registration appointment with the dean. While the student may engage in informal discussions with faculty members regarding his intended research project before this point, the student should not arrange a director or a second reader for the research project on his own as they will be assigned by the dean.

b. Note: If the student is pursuing a Bachelor of Sacred Theology (STB) Degree in addition to the Master of Arts in Theology (M.A.) Degree he may submit

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his M.A. research project in fulfillment of the STB thesis requirement, but he may not submit his STB thesis in fulfillment of the M.A. research project. He must fill out a project proposal form for each degree.

c. The dean assigns a research project director within one week of the spring registration meeting and informs the candidate who his director is.

d. The dean gives the research project proposal to the research director who signs the form and turns it back in to the dean’s office.

e. The dean reviews the proposal, signs it and gives it to the registrar for the student’s permanent file.

f. Once the research project director has been assigned, the student must meet with his director at least once before the end of the spring semester. This will facilitate planning for research and writing over the summer.

g. The dean will not appoint a second reader for the research project until the research project is completed and approved by the director.

h. The student meets with the research director during the remainder of the 3rd year and throughout the 4th year to receive guidance on writing the research project.

4. Draft of Thesis Papers Due mid-February of the 4th year; Final Version Due mid-March.

a. The dean reminds the student to be in consistent contact with his research director as he works on the research project and to turn in a complete draft of his research project to the research director no later than mid-February (the dean will specify the exact date each year).

b. The research director has two weeks to read the paper and return it to the student by the end of February for necessary revisions.

c. The process of revision must be completed and three copies of the final version of the paper (one for the director, one for the second reader, and one for the dean) must be submitted by the student to the dean by the middle of March (exact date to be set annually by the dean) along with a “Master of Arts in Theology Degree Research Project Submission” form (found on the

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Josephinum intranet). This form needs to be signed by the research director to certify that he is satisfied with the finished project.

d. Note: If the student is submitting his M.A. research project in fulfillment of the STB thesis requirement he must fill out a project submission form for each degree.

e. The dean signs the research project submission form to acknowledge receipt of the completed research project.

f. The dean assigns a second reader for the research project. He gives one copy of the completed research project to the second reader who must complete his reading of the research project by the time of the oral defense when the grades for the research project will be recorded.

5. Written Concentration Examination and Oral Defense and Final Submission of Research Project a. Before the oral defense of the research project is scheduled, all other degree requirements must be fulfilled, including the written concentration exam that is administered in the spring semester of the fourth year of studies (date to be scheduled by the dean). Grades for the M.A. written concentration exam are recorded on the exam itself and submitted to the dean by the grader. The dean records the grade on the “Master of Arts in Theology Degree Competency Exam Grade Sheet” and the “Composite Grades for the Master of Arts in Theology Degree” form.

b. At the time of the oral defense, the grades assigned by the research director and the second reader for both the written project and the oral defense are recorded on the “Master of Arts in Theology Degree Research Project Evaluation” form. The research director, second reader, and the dean all sign this form, and the dean submits the form to the registrar who signs it and places it in the student’s permanent file.

c. After the oral defense, the student delivers a hard copy of the thesis that is ready for binding, and an electronic copy of his thesis/paper to the dean. The dean will forward these to the Director of Library Services. The thesis must be formatted according to the guidelines specified in the “Pontifical College Josephinum Research Project and Thesis Style Guide.” The Director of Library Services will archive the thesis/paper in the library. (If the student is also pursuing a Bachelor of Sacred Theology (STB) degree and he is

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submitting his MA research project in fulfillment of the STB thesis requirement, he need only submit one copy of the project, in both paper and electronic format.)

d. The dean determines the composite grade for the M.A. in Theology degree using the “Composite Grades for the Master of Arts in Theology Degree” form and the “Master of Arts in Theology Degree Record of Course Requirements Fulfilled” form. He then signs these forms and gives them to the registrar.

e. The registrar signs the “Composite Grades for the Master of Arts in Theology Degree” form and puts it, along with the record of course requirements fulfilled in the permanent student file.

f. The registrar determines what, if any, honors will be granted.

Grading

A candidate must obtain a grade point average of B (3.0) or better for each degree requirement including: (1) the course work as a whole, (2) the thesis or research paper, (3) the oral defense of the thesis or research paper, and (4) the written concentration examinations. Each of the four components is worth 25% of the final grade.

Honors are awarded according to the following scale:

Summa Cum Laude 3.85 – 4.0 Magna Cum Laude 3.70 – 3.84 Cum Laude 3.50 – 3.69

Duration of the Program

Candidates enrolled in the M.Div. program who are also preparing for ordination must complete all requirements for the M.A. degree within two (2) years after their graduation from the Josephinum. A one (1) credit hour continuous enrollment must be maintained for all semesters between completion of course work and completion of degree requirements.

If a candidate for the M.A. degree is unable to complete the program within two years of completing course work, an extension of one year may be granted by a vote of the theology faculty for what is judged to be a good reason.

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6.4 BACHELOR OF SACRED THEOLOGY

The Pontifical College Josephinum in affiliation with the Pontifical Lateran University in Rome, Italy offers a Bachelor of Sacred Theology (STB). Since this degree is awarded by the Pontifical Lateran University, it is an entry level pontifical degree. Candidates awarded this degree can then move on to pursue higher pontifical degrees. Requirements for ordination are not satisfied by the STB degree since it does not require the practical courses included among the requirements for ordination.

Candidates for the STB must satisfy all of its course requirements. The STB degree requires 88.5 credits. For a student enrolled in the M.Div. program and taking courses according the M.Div. curriculum plan, these 88.5 credits are obtained by the spring semester of the fourth year of studies. The other requirements for the degree are a thirty 30 page thesis supervised by a member of the faculty, an oral discussion of the content of the paper, and an oral examination of one hour in length with questions taken from Scripture, Dogmatic and Moral Theology. The exams are ordinarily administered at the Pontifical College Josephinum by the faculty following guidelines from the Pontifical Lateran University.

Admission Requirements for the Bachelor of Sacred Theology Program

Admission requirements for the STB program are a Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from an accredited college and courses that include those philosophical and theological fields outlined in the Program of Priestly Formation (5th ed.), namely, 30 credit hours of philosophy that include logic, ancient philosophy, modern philosophy, contemporary philosophy, the philosophy of human nature, epistemology, metaphysics, ethics, and the philosophy of God; and 12 credits in undergraduate theology that include a survey of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. A reading knowledge of Latin and Greek is also required.

Process and Documentation Cycle for Obtaining the Bachelor of Sacred Theology

What follows is a description of the process for pursuing the STB degree, including the documentation that must be on file in the registrar’s office.

1. The student declares his intent to pursue a Bachelor of Sacred Theology (STB) in the spring semester of his 1st year of studies during registration for the fall semester of the 2nd year of studies.

a. If a student wishes to declare his intent to pursue the STB he should fill out the “Bachelor of Sacred Theology Statement of Intent” form during his scheduled registration appointment with the dean.

b. The dean will inform the student of the requirements necessary to pursue the STB during the registration meeting. The dean may consult with the seminarian’s formation advisor about the seminarian’s desire to pursue the STB.

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c. Both the student and the dean sign the statement of intent form, and the dean gives the form to the registrar.

d. At this point in time, the dean instructs the student to obtain a copy of his high school diploma to be placed in his student file in the registrar’s office.

e. The registrar creates a new tab in the student academic file in which is placed documentation pertaining to the STB degree. The registrar then adds the statement of intent form to the student’s academic file under the newly created tab where it is to be officially stored.

f. Throughout the next two years the dean will work with the student to ensure he is meeting the requirements for pursuing the STB.

2. The student formally enrolls as a candidate for the STB in the spring semester of his 3rd year of studies during registration for the fall semester of his 4th year of studies.

a. In order to be eligible for candidacy for the STB the student must first have completed the pre-requisite language requirements (Latin and Greek).

b. If a student wishes to become a candidate for the Bachelor of Sacred Theology, he should fill out the “Bachelor of Sacred Theology (STB) Statement of Candidacy” form during his scheduled registration appointment with the dean.

c. The dean reviews with the student the remaining requirements that he must fulfill in order to receive the STB. The dean may consult with the seminarian’s formation advisor about the seminarian’s desire to be advanced to candidacy for the STB.

d. Both the student and the dean sign the candidacy form and the dean gives the form to the registrar to become a part of the student’s official file.

e. The dean informs the student that he has been accepted as a candidate.

3. The student will submit his STB thesis proposal in the spring semester of his 3rd year of studies during registration for the fall semester of his 4th year of studies, at the same time that he submits his candidacy form.

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a. The student should print out the “Bachelor of Sacred Theology (STB) Thesis Proposal” from the Josephinum intranet, fill out everything except the line designating the thesis director, and bring the form with him to his registration appointment with the dean. While the student may engage in informal discussions with faculty members regarding his intended thesis topic before this point, the student should not arrange a director or a second reader for the thesis on his own as they will be assigned by the dean.

b. Note: If the student is pursuing the Master of Arts in Theology (M.A.) Degree in addition to the Bachelor of Sacred Theology (STB) Degree he may submit his M.A. research project in fulfillment of the STB thesis requirement, but he may not submit his STB thesis in fulfillment of the M.A. research project. He must fill out a project proposal form for each degree.

c. The dean assigns a thesis director within one week of the spring registration meeting and informs the candidate who his director is.

d. The dean gives the thesis proposal to the director who signs the form and turns it back in to the dean’s office.

e. The dean reviews the proposal, signs it and gives it to the registrar for the student’s permanent file.

f. Once the thesis director has been assigned, the student must meet with his director at least once before the end of the spring semester. This will facilitate planning for research and writing over the summer.

g. The dean will not appoint a second reader for the thesis until the thesis is completed and approved by the director.

h. The student meets with the thesis director during the remainder of the 3rd year and throughout the 4th year to receive guidance on writing the thesis.

4. Draft of Thesis Papers Due mid-February of the 4th year; Final Version Due mid-March

a. The dean reminds the student to be in consistent contact with his thesis director as he works on the thesis and to turn in a complete draft of his thesis to the thesis director no later than mid-February (the dean will specify the exact date each year).

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b. The thesis director has two weeks to read the thesis and return it to the student by the end of February for necessary revisions. c. The process of revision must be completed and three copies of the revised version of the thesis (one for the first reader, one for the second reader, and one for the dean) must be submitted by the student to the dean by the middle of March (exact date to be set annually by the dean) along with a “Bachelor of Sacred Theology Thesis Submission Form” (found on the Josephinum intranet). This form needs to be signed by the thesis director to certify that he is satisfied with the finished project. d. Note: If the student is submitting his M.A. research project in fulfillment of the STB thesis requirement he must fill out a project submission form for each degree. e. The dean signs the thesis submission form to acknowledge receipt of the completed thesis. f. An oral discussion of the thesis will occur during the same session that is scheduled for the STB comprehensive oral examination described below. (If the student is also pursuing a Master of Arts in Theology (M.A.) degree and he is submitting his M.A. research project in fulfillment of the STB thesis requirement, then the oral defense of the MA research project will fulfill the requirement of the STB oral discussion.) g. The dean assigns a second reader and gives one copy of the completed thesis to the second reader who must complete his reading of the thesis by the time of the oral discussion of the thesis. It is at the time of the oral discussion that the grades for the thesis will be recorded. h. At the time of the oral discussion, scheduled by the dean, the grades assigned by the thesis director and the second reader are recorded on the “Bachelor of Sacred Theology Thesis Evaluation” form. The thesis director, second reader, and the dean all sign this form, and the dean submits the form to the registrar who signs it and places it in the student’s permanent file. i. After the oral discussion, the student delivers a hard copy of the thesis that is ready for binding, and an electronic copy of his thesis to the dean. The dean will forward the hard and electronic copies of the thesis to the Director of Library Services. The thesis must be formatted according to the guidelines

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specified in the “Pontifical College Josephinum Research Project and Thesis Style Guide.” The Director of Library Services will archive the thesis in the library. (If the student is also pursuing a Master of Arts in Theology (M.A.) degree and he is submitting his M.A. research project in fulfillment of the STB thesis requirement, he need only submit a copy of the project, in both paper and electronic format.)

5. STB Comprehensive Oral Examination and Other Final Arrangements

a. The student will sit for a one-hour comprehensive oral examination scheduled by the dean. The comprehensive exam will be administered by two examiners and the dean. One hour before the oral exam the student will come to the dean’s office to select a thesis question to which he will respond during the examination period.

b. Grades for the STB oral comprehensive exam are recorded at the time of the exam on the “Bachelor of Sacred Theology Evaluation of Oral Comprehensive Examination” form, which is signed by both examiners and the dean. The dean submits the form to the registrar who signs it and places it in the student’s permanent file.

c. The dean determines the composite grade for the STB degree using the “Bachelor of Sacred Theology (STB) Evaluation of Thesis and Comprehensive Examinations” form. He then signs this form and submits it to the registrar.

d. The registrar signs the “Bachelor of Sacred Theology (STB) Evaluation of Thesis and Comprehensive Examinations” form, places a copy of it in the permanent student file, and returns the original to the dean’s office.

e. The dean’s office scans hard copies of documents into a packet of information to be sent to the Pontifical Lateran University (Lateran). The following documents are included in the packet: i. An introductory letter from the dean ii. Copies of students’ high school diplomas iii. Copies of students’ transcripts indicating that the pre-requisites for the STB have been fulfilled iv. Original Josephinum Theology Transcripts to date v. Proof that the examination fee has been paid to the Lateran (this can be obtained from the treasurer)

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f. The electronic packet is emailed by the dean to the Lateran. Also included in the email, are .pdfs of the students’ thesis papers.

g. Hard copies of the packet documents along with hard copies of the students’ thesis papers are also sent to the Lateran once examinations are finished along with the Bachelor of Sacred Theology (STB) Evaluation of Thesis and Comprehensive Examinations form.

h. The registrar determines what, if any, honors will be granted.

6.5 HISPANIC MINISTRY FIELD EDUCATION CERTIFICATE

This program prepares both non-Hispanic and Hispanic seminarians in the School of Theology for ministry to the growing population of Hispanic Catholics in the United States. It emphasizes learning through practice of the different elements involved in ministry to Hispanic Catholics in the United States.

I. Pre-requisites:

1 year (6 credits) of elementary Spanish language.

 May be fulfilled by transfer credits or placement exams.  1st or 2nd year Theology.

Specification: Theologians with no Spanish courses can take Spanish 141 and 142 in the College to fulfill this requirement. Those who have had some Spanish can take the Placement exam(s); Spanish credits earned with a grade of C or higher at another college or university will be accepted as transfers.

1 year (6 credits) intermediate and advanced Spanish.

 May be fulfilled by transfer credits or placement exams.  2nd or 3rd year Theology

Specification: A Theologian who has six credits (Elementary Spanish I and II) will take Spanish 241 in the College. Someone with nine credits (Elementary Spanish I and II and Intermediate Spanish) will take Spanish 242 in the College.

2 Semesters Advanced Pastoral Spanish (6 credits).

Must be taken at the Josephinum, although exceptions may be made for seminarians who have taken Advanced Pastoral Spanish courses with a similar content elsewhere. These courses are also required for Hispanic seminarians, since, due to the many bilingual situations that they will encounter, they have to acquire translation and writing skills in both English and Spanish. They will write their compositions in Spanish and English and do their presentations in English.

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Specification: A theologian with credits in Elementary I and II, Intermediate, and Advanced Spanish will still have to take our Advanced Pastoral Spanish courses. In these courses grammar will be reviewed only on an as-needed basis. The rest of each course consists of Church-related translation, composition, conversation, and oral presentations, together with three immersion experiences at Christ the King or St. Stephen the Martyr.

II. Requirements:

1 summer immersion

 Preferably after the second or third year  2nd or 3rd year Theology

Specification: Each seminarian’s DOV or Bishop may choose where he would like to send his seminarian(s) for immersion. There are ample opportunities for immersion in Hispanic communities in most dioceses in the U.S., including Columbus. If desired, the Josephinum can help with the immersion placement of a seminarian.

1 year of apostolic field work

 Performed in a Hispanic parish or parish community before the diaconate.  3rd year Theology

Specification: The two parishes of choice are Christ the King and St. Stephen the Martyr, because the priests who minister to the Hispanic communities there are Josephinum alumni, are very involved in all the aspects of ministering to Hispanic and non-Hispanic communities in a parish, and are very willing to supervise our seminarians. There are many opportunities for apostolic work in the Hispanic communities of these two parishes.

Hispanic Pastoral Ministry Experience I

 sacraments, rites, and popular religiosity; includes practica  spring semester, 3rd year Theology

Specification: In weekly two-hour sessions, the pastor of a bilingual parish in Columbus will conduct this class and guide seminarians in the Spanish practice of sacraments, rites, and multi-national popular celebrations.

Hispanic Pastoral Ministry Experience II  confessions, evangelization, catechization, youth, family, and prison ministry; includes practica  fall semester, 4th year Theology

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Specification: In weekly two-hour sessions, the instructor of this class will guide seminarians in the Spanish and bilingual practice of confessions, evangelization, catechesis, youth, family, and prison ministry. It is desirable that seminarians go on an evangelization trip and/or accompany a priest on a prison visit. It will also be helpful for them to attend a catechesis class and youth group meeting at a bilingual parish in Columbus.

Spanish Homiletics

 This is a one-credit course that is taken every semester from the spring of Third-Year Theology through the spring of Fourth-Year Theology.

Specification: This course is necessary in order for the seminarian to be able to work on his language, pronunciation, and delivery skills for Spanish homilies on a steady basis.

1 Year of Weekend Work as a Deacon

 Performed in a Hispanic parish community in the Columbus diocese. Deacons will also have opportunities to preach at the weekly Spanish Masses at the seminary.  4th year Theology.

Specification: The focus is on preparing native English-speaking as well as native Spanish-speaking seminarians for ministry within Hispanic communities or parishes in the U.S.

6.6 DISTANCE LEARNING PROGRAM FOR THE DEACONATE

The Josephinum is pursuing full accreditation of this program through both the Association of Theological Schools (ATS) and the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).

Distance learning is the educational process or system in which the instructor is separated geographically or in time from the learners, or in which learners are separated from one another or from other educational resources. The Distance Learning Program for the Diaconate at the Josephinum is conducted via computer and electronic technology, connecting deacon-learners and deacon-facilitators in either real or delayed time on an as-needed basis.

Program participants can fulfill the continuing-education requirements of the National Directory while avoiding the inconveniences of travel and time away from home and family. The distance learning programs developed by the Josephinum may be accessed through a basic home computer. Programs are specifically designed to operate effectively using commonly available software and require no costly additional investment on the part of the learner. Since many deacons are located in remote or rural communities where high speed connections may be limited, the Josephinum optimizes its programs to run efficiently on most systems.

85 For additional information regarding the Distance Learning Program may be directed to:

Distance Learning Program for the Diaconate 1-877-9DEACON (toll free) 1-877-933-2266 [email protected]

86 6.7 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS FOR THE SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY

BIBLICAL STUDIES

BI 502 Gospels According to Matthew and Mark 3 hours An introduction to the literary genre of gospel, the Synoptic Problem and Synoptic methodology; a study of the origin, structure, style and purpose of the gospels according to Mark and Matthew; attention to their communities as illuminated by the gospels; analysis of several key themes in each, including Christology and discipleship, all with a view toward preaching and spirituality; exegesis of selected representative texts.

BI 511 Introduction to Scripture 3 hours What is the Bible? How do you interpret it? This course will practically address these two questions. Since the Bible is “the Word of God in human words,” this course will consider the joint divine and human authorship of Sacred Scripture from an Incarnational perspective and will study inspiration, canonicity and truth/inerrancy by means of the guiding Magisterial documents. Moreover, this course is designed to build upon the seminarian’s general background in Biblical matters by giving specific attention to the following topics: history and geography of the Biblical period; the formation of the two Testaments and types of Biblical literature; texts, translations and resources for research; the various senses of Sacred Scripture (literal as well as spiritual); the various methodologies of Biblical criticism; and, the role of Scripture in the Church and in Christian theology today. Likewise, seminarians will be introduced to the specific methods (historical-critical, narrative, canonical, etc.) and tools (atlases, concordances, dictionaries, introductions, commentaries, etc.) for studying the Biblical text.

BI 512 Pentateuch 3 hours The purpose of this course is to introduce seminarians to the content and structure of the five books of the Torah. An historical overview of methodology used for the study of the Pentateuch will be presented, as well the relation of the Pentateuch to the rest of the Old and New Testaments.

BI 513 Wisdom Literature 3 hours This course is designed to introduce students to the Wisdom Literature of the Old Testament. The seminarians will be given an overview of the Wisdom Literature in the first part and a deeper view on the Psalms in the second part.

BI 611 The Gospel according to Luke and the Acts of the Apostles 3 hours This course offers a reading of the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles from the perspective of their unity. A study of the Lukan corpus, including authorship, date of composition, purpose and audience; the authenticity of the historical record; its sources and structure; and its relation to the Synoptic Gospels and to Paul’s letters; in the light of attention to the infancy narratives, programmatic discourse, gospel parables, ecclesiological structures and the missionary dimension of Acts. We will investigate the origin, purpose, literary structure and

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theology of these two works that make up nearly one quarter of the New Testament. Prerequisites: Introduction to Scripture (BI 511) and the Gospels of Mark and Matthew (BI 502).

BI 612 Prophets 3 hours This course is a synthesizing introduction to the prophetic literature of the biblical canon, and will deal specifically with the Deuteronomic History (Joshua, Judges, 1-2 Samuel, 1-2 Kings), Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel, Isaiah, Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Zechariah, Haggai, Joel, Malachi, and Daniel. It involves a serious effort to interpret these texts in their historical and theological contexts, with a view to their application to Catholic Christianity in the present day. The readings, sessions, projects, and examination are intended to measure accomplishment of the following outcomes: (1) A clear understanding and ability to articulate the importance of the Prophets for the Biblical Canon, the Mission of the Church, and the Vocation of Priesthood. (2) A nuanced appreciation of what can be known of the historical circumstances in the times of the prophets and how seriously the message of the prophets was connected to those events. This involves a firm grasp of biblical chronology. (3) The ability to navigate the literary forms of prophetic literature for the purpose of informed interpretation. (4) A sophisticated understanding of the dynamics of “Promise and Fulfillment” and the relation of the Old Testament prophets to New Testament texts and events.

BI 712 Letters of Paul 3 hours The double objectives of BI 611 will be pursued here as well. It will begin with what can be known of the life and character of Paul from all available sources (chiefly Acts and Letters), but move quickly to what Paul would consider most important: how he proclaims what God has done in Christ. The most concentrated work will be on 1 Corinthians, since it is an exceptional window not only into many of Paul’s most striking and significant teachings, but it also presents a vivid depiction of a first generation Christian community struggling with pastoral issues which are surprisingly familiar. It will examine each of the letters of Paul and trace the developments of his thought and prayer in the works written under his name. It will end with the Epistle to the Hebrews, a remarkable work often linked with Paul, and seek to appreciate the contributions that the author’s Middle Platonic worldview gives to our understanding of Jesus, Priesthood, and the Church at Prayer.

BI 713 The Johannine Writings and Catholic Epistles 3 hours With the previous courses on the Gospels as background, this course highlights the distinctive character of the Fourth Gospel and the relationship between this Gospel and the three canonical Johannine Epistles as well as the Book of Revelation, in the light of the complex understanding of the authorship of this diverse inspired literature and the Christology it proclaims.

BI 902 The Parables of Jesus 3 hours Drawing on the classic definition of parable by C.H. Dodd, "At its simplest a parable is a metaphor or simile drawn from nature or common life, arresting the hearer by its vividness or strangeness, and leaving the mind in sufficient doubt about its precise application to tease it into active thought." (C. H. Dodd, The Parables of the Kingdom, New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1961, p. 5), this course will explore various parables in the Synoptic Gospels with an examination of the content, characteristics and language of parables. It is estimated that nearly one third of Jesus’ teaching is found in parable form. Attention will be given to Jesus’

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proclamation of his message, especially about the Kingdom of God, as well as historical background, location of the text in the respective Gospels, character analysis, and identification of the key or significant vocabulary of the various parables. The seminar will allow for significant student involvement. Each student will be responsible for the presentation of and leading the discussion of particular parables. Prerequisites: Introduction to Scripture (BI 511) and Synoptic Gospels and Acts (BI 611).

BI 911 Psalms 3 hours It will study the Psalter in general: overall structure of the book, types of Psalms, aspects of Hebrew poetry, important themes. By means of many examples, seminarians will learn to analyze Psalms for meaning.

BI 941 Letter to the Hebrews 1.5 hours A seminar in which the letter will be examined for the Old Testament influence, and theology through literary and historical critical studies.

BI 943 Revelation 3 hours This course deals with the last book of the New Testament Canon. It will consider its structure and content, literary genre and relationships with the rest of the canonical literature and some non-canonical texts. The approach will take into consideration the different levels of reading the text and the possible integration of them.

BI 949 Resurrection of Jesus: Biblical & Systematic Theology 1.5 hours Initially this course will investigate the Resurrection of Jesus based on biblical exegesis of New Testament passages, as well as a study of the background texts of the Old Testament and Interestamental period. Then the course will focus on the way the Resurrection of Jesus has been understood in contemporary systematic theology, according to a select number of theologians. Of particular interest is the way that biblical exegesis and philosophical presuppositions condition one another.

BI 950 St. Paul’s Letter to the Romans 1.5 hours This course studies the central theological themes of Paul’s principal letter: knowledge of God, sin, justification, faith, baptism, original sin and concupiscence, salvation of Israel, Body of Christ, and Christian living.

BI 968 The Passion Narratives 3 hours This seminar involves a comparative study of the Passion Narratives of the four Gospels. We will emphasize the historical background of the events, the distinctive emphasis of the Gospel writers, and the meaning of the suffering and death of Jesus as understood by various early Christians. An examination of the Passion Narratives viewed as a whole will be followed by an investigation of individual passages in their historical and literary contexts. The seminar will also contrast the non-canonical Gospel of Peter with the Passion Narratives of the canonical Gospels and Acts of the Apostles. Pre-Requisites: Introduction to Scripture (BI 511) and Synoptic Gospels and Acts of the Apostles (BI 611).

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BI 977 Isaiah 1.5 hours This course will deal with this text of the Old Testament Canon. It will be seen in its whole, considering its structure and content, literary genre and relationships with the rest of the canonical literature and some non-canonical texts. Given the extension of the book and the shortness of time, the approach will be mostly thematic, namely lectures will focus on the specific subjects considered by the letter itself. It will be done a short exegetical paper in a step by step guided process to make the students acquainted with the exegetical procedures.

BI 997, BI 998 Research Project 3 hours

BI 999 Directed Independent Study 1-3 hours

BIBLICAL LANGUAGES

BL 941 New Testament Greek I 3 hours An introduction to the basic grammar and syntax of New Testament Greek accompanied by readings from the Greek New Testament.

BL 942 New Testament Greek II 3 hours Completion of the basic grammar and syntax of New Testament Greek. Greek readings from the Johannine literature and the Gospels.

BL 944 New Testament Greek Readings 3 hours This course is designed to synthesize the work done in BL 941 and 942 (NT Greek I and II) with the exegetical disciplines for advanced New Testament studies. It will begin by examining (and translating) parallel passages from Matthew, Mark, and Luke in order to gain a more sophisticated understanding both of the Synoptic Problem and also of the characteristic lexical and syntactical preferences of each writer. It will then move to large portions of John’s Greek, which is easier to translate, yet which involves greater complexity due to the amazing things John does with words and structure. It will end with short selections from Paul, Hebrews, the Catholic Epistles and then the complete Infancy Narratives of Matthew and Luke.

BL 951 Introductory Hebrew I 3 hours The primary objective of this course is to enable the seminarian to enter into the thought world of the Hebrew Bible, the Jewish People, and Jesus and the first apostles by developing an ability to read the language of Israel with understanding. Since the actual sound of the language is essential for receiving most fully what is communicated, and since the sounds of Hebrew are quite unfamiliar to most Westerners, stress will be placed on hearing, reciting, and singing passages, songs, and prayers in Hebrew as a regular part of the work. It is within the context of the sound, the history, and the culture behind the language that the course will work through a systematic presentation of the grammar necessary to read passages in the Old Testament and present day Siddur (the Jewish prayer book).

BL 952 Introductory Hebrew II 3 hours This course continues the work of BL 951. It will continue to engage in recitations, songs, and prayers, which will increase in length and complexity as a student’s ability to read them

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improves. It will complete the grammar necessary for beginning to read passages from the Hebrew Bible, read the Book of Ruth, and other passages as time allows.

CANON LAW

CL 611 Canon Law I 3 hours This course introduces basic concepts concerning law in the Church, how it is made and interpreted, and how it is applied in various situations. It also examines the status of persons in general, the computation of time, the teaching office of the Church and the ecclesiastical magisterium, and the law of sacraments (except for marriage) and temporal goods (property).

CL 621 Canon Law II 3 hours This course introduces Book II of the Code of Canon Law, on the People of God. Topics covered include the rights and obligations of the Christian faithful, the organization of official ministry, the selection, training, ministry, and life of deacons and priests, the hierarchical constitution of the Church, theological-canonical reflections on the Petrine office, the Roman Curia, and the various structures whereby the particular church is organized for mission, the office of bishop and pastor, the structure of the parish, and the canonical study of institutes of consecrated life and societies of apostolic life, with contemporary applications. This course concludes with a study of the canons on matrimony in their historical and doctrinal context: the canonical definition of marriage and its ends and properties, preparation for marriage, impediments, missed marriages, dissolution of the bond and annulments, convalidation, sanation (canons 1055-1165).

CL 925 Canon Law of Marriage: Theory and Practice 3 hours This course acquaints seminarians more specifically with the theological foundations, the historical evolution and the pastoral ministry related to the sacrament of matrimony, with particular attention to tribunal procedures. Where applicable, the course will include practical assistance in select aspects of actual annulment cases in cooperation with diocesan tribunals.

CL 935 Canon Law in Priestly Ministry 3 hours This course acquaints deacons (or deacon candidates) with practical skills for pastoral ministry from a canonical perspective. It includes a basic review of the Code of Canon Law, as the primary text, and presents background and resources for what pastors and parochial vicars need to know in daily circumstances regarding pastoral obligations, sacraments, dispensations, finances, parish organizations, record-keeping and annulments, as well as civil law matters related to ministry. Particular attention is given to pastoral practice regarding marriage including an introduction to basic jurisprudence and tribunal functioning. The course is seminar and discussion format with assessment of common diocesan documents and multiple case studies in actual pastoral practice.

CL 977 Church and State 3 hours Survey of church-state relations in western society from Biblical times to the present, with a focus on areas of interaction and conflict, as well as the theological foundations of religion in the body politic. Special attention will be given to a historical examination of the emergence of the religion clauses in the American Constitution and the judicial interpretations given these clauses

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in the light of America's claim of a free and pluralistic society, with special attention to contemporary church-state issues in American society.

DOGMA

DO 511 Foundations of Theology 3 hours The course is an introduction to theology as an academic discipline and as the ground for the Catholic doctrine that faith and reason are developed and articulated in tandem. It considers a range of topics including: (a) theology as a systematic and analytical approach to the relationship between faith and reason, the social and natural sciences, and history, (b) the context of faith including man’s fallen nature, personal experience and social and cultural circumstances, (c) the history of the theological development of the fundamental elements of the creed, (d) the traditional branches of theology, and the relationship of theology to the Magisterium and the Church, and (e) the challenges faced by Catholic theology from modern cultural beliefs. The readings for the course will include secondary sources and classic works drawn from the Catholic tradition.

DO 512 Christology 3 hours Survey of the Catholic tradition’s understanding of Jesus Christ. The historical Jesus and the establishment of Christology in the New Testament. The refinement of the Christological doctrine through the subsequent life of the Church, especially in the foundational teaching of the Fathers and the Councils of the early Church. Systematic reflection on selected issues in modern Christology.

DO 516 Patristics 3 hours The Holy See has repeatedly articulated the importance of the Early Church Fathers in theological formation. This course is a study of Patristic texts, from both Eastern and Western Church Fathers, in translation. It will introduce the seminarian to some of the theological writings that reflect the formative period of the Church’s history. Seminarians will examine some of the following theological themes in the Early Church Fathers: Trinity, Christology, soteriology, Creation, theological anthropology, eschatology, ecclesiology, and sacramental theology.

DO 616 Theological Anthropology 3 hours The course studies the Catholic doctrine of the human person in his/her relation to God, to nature and to others. It begins with an examination of the doctrines of creation, the ordering of humanity to its divine destiny, the creation of humanity in the “image and likeness” of God, and the historical life of mankind under divine providence. The course then proceeds to discuss the relation of the human person to God, to his or her own nature and to others. Among the theological topics that will be discussed in this section of the course are: man’s nature after the fall, divine and human freedom, divine grace, the relationship of self and others essential to the divine ordering of human life, the supernatural destiny of humanity, death, and last things. In addition to biblical readings, seminarians will be asked to read relevant texts from patristic, medieval and modern writers.

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DO 621 The Triune God 3 hours This course studies the Unity and Trinity of God. It considers the Old Testament revelation and the New Testament revelation of the Fatherhood of God, of the unique Son and of the Holy Spirit. The key terms of Trinitarian theology are examined as they were articulated by St. Augustine and refined by St. Thomas. The key issues addressed by these two sources of western Trinitarian theology are also examined. The course concludes with a discussion of the contribution to Trinitarian theology made in the twentieth century by Karl Barth and Karl Rahner.

DO 717 Ecclesiology 3 hours This course offers a systematic, historic, doctrinal overview of the origin, nature and mission of the Church. Progressive self-understanding of the Church is presented in relationship to the fundamental, inseparable mysteries of Trinity and Incarnation and redemptive grace. It highlights the ecclesiology of Vatican Council II using conciliar texts and significant secondary sources.

DO 722 Sacraments I 3 hours This course is a study of the basic principles of sacramental theology and a treatment of the sacramentality of the sacraments of baptism, confirmation, penance and anointing. Through a systematic discussion of biblical, patristic, medieval and modern sources, the course uncovers the fundamental notions necessary to understanding the Catholic sense of the seven sacraments.

DO 723 Sacraments II 3 hours This course builds on the principles articulated in Sacraments I regarding a general theology of sacraments. Particular emphasis is given to the study of the following sacraments: the Holy Eucharist, Holy Orders, and Matrimony.

DO 809 Mariology 1.5 hours This course is intended to be a systematic study of Mary, the Mother of God. The approach will be both historical as well as dogmatic. The course will draw upon Church teachings and documents, the Fathers, some great names in Catholic theology and, in particular, the writings of Cardinal Newman. Special attention will be paid to the long-standing devotion to the Mother of God in the churches both east and west, and how the Church came to its present dogmatic teaching about the Blessed Virgin Mary.

DO 820 Ecumenism 1.5 hours This course provides an overview of the principles of Catholic ecumenism since the Second Vatican Council, as articulated in the documents of the magisterium. Some attention will be given to the dialogue with Judaism. Seminarians are expected to investigate developments in the dialogue between the Roman Catholic Church and one of the separated Christian communities.

DO 916 Magisterium 1.5 hours This course treats the history, nature and function of teaching authority in the Catholic Church as maintaining the Truth of the Gospel through the Holy Spirit, namely that the universitas fidelium, qui unctionem habent a Sancto, in credendo falli nequit [LG n12]. It addresses biblical and historical foundations for the teaching authority of bishops, the role of the Bishop of Rome regarding disputed matters of faith and defining dogmas of faith, the infallibility attributed to

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dogmatic definitions, and the role of the entire People of God who indefectabiliter adhaeret to the Truth through exercise of the magisterium. The course also studies proper understanding and interpretation of various documents of the magisterium as such. Prerequisite: Canon Law I and II.

DO 920 Protestant Theology 3 hours This course will begin with a belief summary of Martin Luther’s and John Calvin’s doctrine of God. It will then examine the comparable works of a number of twentieth century Protestant Theologians including Karl Perth, Wolf hart Pamenberg and Jojeen Mottmann.

DO 922 Theology of St. Augustine 3 hours This course provides an overview of the life and thought of Saint Augustine of Hippo and his influence upon the Western Christian theological tradition.

DO 932 Twentieth Century Theology 3 hours This course examines the primary works of three of the great theologians of the past century: Karl Barth, Karl Rahner, and Hans Urs von Balthasar. The course begins with an overview of the state of Catholic and Protestant theology at the end of the 19th century and with the influence of modern philosophy and culture on them. It goes on to examine a series of issues in twentieth century theology including theological methodology, revelation, truth, the roles of faith and reason, and church doctrine in the works of these theologians. Some attention is also given to other selected issues including: Christology and Theological Anthropology. Among the works studied in the course are Karl Barth’s Church Dogmatics, Vol. 1.i; Karl Rahner’s Foundations of the Christian Faith, and Hans Urs von Balthazar’s Glory of the Lord, Vol. 1 and the Theology of Karl Barth. A reading knowledge of German is desirable but not required for this course.

DO 949 Resurrection of Jesus: Biblical & Systematic Theology 1.5 hours Initially this course will investigate the Resurrection of Jesus based on biblical exegesis of New Testament passages, as well as a study of the background texts of the Old Testament and Interestamental period. Then the course will focus on the way the Resurrection of Jesus has been understood in contemporary systematic theology, according to a select number of theologians. Of particular interest is the way that biblical exegesis and philosophical presuppositions condition one another.

DO 950 Theology of the Body of John Paul II 3 hours This course will undertake a close reading of Pope John Paul II’s Theology of the Body. Students in the course will take part in discussing the implications of the Theology of the Body for Christology, ecclesiology, theological anthropology, eschatology, sacramental theology (especially the sacraments of the Eucharist, holy orders, and matrimony), a theology of marriage and celibacy, and sexual morality. Some current scholarship treating the Theology of the Body will also be discussed. This course requires the student to read difficult material and to be able to actively discuss the material in each class meeting.

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DO 956 Personalism And Ecclesial Community 3 hours This course discusses the theological understanding of the concept of communio. The principle of relation will be discussed from an ontological perspective. Both the Eastern Patristic and contemporary Greek Orthodox contributions to the question will be presented. The course will also discuss the philosophical concept of personalism. This course will be for those who value the relationship between philosophical principles and theology.

DO 959 Documents of the Second Vatican Council 3 hours This course will focus on ten selected documents issued during the Second Vatican Council. These documents, which will be analyzed in some detail, include the following: Lumen Gentium, Christus Dominus, Apostolicam Actuositatem, Presbyterorum Ordinis, Orientalium Ecclesiarum, Unitatis Redintegratio, Nostra Aaetate, Dignitatis Humanae, Ad Gentes and Gaudiium et Spes. Other documents, such as the Nota Praevia (Explanatory Note) attached to Lumen Gentium, and several other documents promulgated after the end of the Council, including Evangelii Nuntiandi, Ut Unum Sint and Lumen Orientale will also be examined.

DO 961 Medieval Theology 3 hours This course will examine a number of classical works produced in the Medieval period which exemplify Christian Theology and which influenced Catholic thought for centuries after. Among these works may be selections from: St. Anselm’s Cur Deus Homo, Richard of St. Victor’s, The Twelve Patriarchs and The Mystical Ark, Bernard of Clairvaux’s, On Loving God and commentary on the Song of Songs, St. Thomas Aquinas’, Book Two of the Summa Contra Gentiles on Creation, St. Bonaventure’s Breviloquium and John Duns Scotus’ Early Oxford Lecture on Individuation. The texts to be read and analyzed will vary from year to year.

DO 964 The Latin Rite Deacon 1.5 hours The deacon has often been described as “a minister of charity.” This description does not uniquely identify the character and purpose of the sacramental diaconate. Bishops, priests, and the laity are also called to be ministers of charity according to their own state. In this seminar course, an exposition of the official teachings of the Roman Catholic Church will bring to light the dogmatic foundations of the diaconate and the ambiguities surrounding the Order of Deacon. By researching the liturgical and social history of the Order, students will be encouraged to develop new descriptions of the diaconate that are consistent with the official teachings of the Magisterium.

DO 965 Faith and the Crisis of Modernity in the Twentieth Century 3 hours The course studies the impact of the crises of the twentieth century on religious belief. It examines the impact of war, nationalism, economic depression, revolutionary scientific and technological transformations, genocide and the threat of nuclear annihilation on the thought of four major theologians: Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Elie Wiesel, Simone Weil, and Pope John Paul II (Karol Wojtyla). These theologians use(d) their academic training and their personal experiences with these crises to enrich their understanding of God, faith, and the struggle to make sense of a world that seems so evil as to have been forsaken by the very God they love. The course will examine their reflections on these struggles.

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DO 966 Theology of the Laity 3 hours This course will present a theology of the laity with special attention given to the documents of the Second Vatican Council and post-conciliar magisterial texts. In addition, the course will treat the laity in the Old and New Testaments as well as present an overview of the development of the theology of the laity from the Patristic period up through the Modern period, a development which is still ongoing.

DO 968 The Thought of John Henry Cardinal Newman 3 hours This course is intended both as an Introduction to the thought of Cardinal Newman as well as a rather in-depth exposure to some of his work. Using as original sources his texts On Counseling the Faithful in Matters of Doctrine and An Essay on the Development of Christian Doctrine, and with a brief introduction to his life and work, the student will come to an appreciation, not only of his great faith, but the keen philosophical and theological turns of his intellect.

DO 970 Liberation Theology and the Church’s Response 3 hours This course will study the rise of Liberation Theology in South America. It will examine its sources, concepts, initial influence and long-term prospects. It will focus on A Theology of Liberation by Gustavo Gutiérrez, but will also examine works by Pablo Freire, Jon Sobrino and Ignacio Ellacuría. It will also study the response of the Church in “Instruction on Certain Aspects of the Theology of Liberation” and “Instruction on Christian Freedom and Liberation,” both issued by The Congregation for the Doctrine of Faith in 1984 and 1986 respectively.

DO 979 De Novissimis 3 hours The course will discuss selected questions dealing with death, the theory of limbo, the second coming, millennialism, the resurrection of the dead, heaven, purgatory and hell.

DO 983 Jewish Religious Thought 3 hours The flow of Jewish History from the biblical period to the present provides the necessary context for the examination of essential features of Jewish religious thought about: God and the World, the Jews as a People (or Nation), the meaning of the Torah (both biblical and extra-biblical), the relationship of revelation and reason, the spirituality of study of the Torah, the challenges of Modernity to a tradition-rich religion, and the meaning and challenges of the Holocaust. While similarities and differences between Judaism and Christianity will be encountered throughout the course, it will not be a history of how Jews and Christians separated. Rather, it is intended it to be an attempt to hear from the Jews themselves about how they understand the great issues listed above. Participants will select an area of special interest for more intensive study and produce a ten-page research paper. Comprehension of the greater picture will be tested on a final examination.

DO 987 Angels in Aquinas 3 hours The course will consider the ideas about creation and the nature of angels as well as their role in the governance of the world, according to the thought of St. Thomas Aquinas in his Summa Theologiae.

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DO 999 Directed Independent Study 1-3 hours

HISPANIC MINISTRY

HM 467/SPAN 341 (Advanced Pastoral Spanish I) 3 hours This course can be taken by anyone who has 12 Spanish language credits, has successfully completed the four Spanish Placement tests, or is otherwise prepared to take a course that is taught entirely in Spanish and is focused on Hispanic Ministry, with advanced grammar and idiom review, translation, and composition. This course can also be taken by Hispanic seminarians who need to refresh or perfect their grammar and learn to translate both ways.

HM 468/SPAN 342 (Advanced Pastoral Spanish II) 3 hours This course is a continuance of HM 467/Spanish 341, covering all the remaining issues of Spanish syntax and idiom; perfecting the seminarians' writing and translating skills; and increasing their abilities to speak and understand the language; all in the context of ministering to Hispanic Catholics. The pre-requisite for this course is HM 467/Spanish 341 or any other proof of advanced Spanish pastoral language skills. (This course is not required for the Hispanic Ministry Field Education Certificate but strongly recommended for gaining optimal fluency in the language).

HM 469 Hispanic Ministry I 2 hours This course is for third-year theologians but is also highly recommended for deacons. They will acquire fluency in reading and experience in administering the sacraments and rites in Spanish. They will practice writing and delivering homilies in Spanish and learn to understand different expressions of Hispanic popular religiosity in U.S. Hispanic parishes and communities. This course is taught once a week in the spring.

HM 470 Hispanic Ministry II 2 hours This course is for deacons only, since it is entirely focused on priestly ministry in Hispanic or bilingual parishes. Deacons will acquire listening skills for Spanish and bilingual confessions; become familiar with different aspects of Hispanic evangelization; gain experience in Hispanic and bilingual catechization; learn how to minister to Hispanic youth groups and families; become acquainted with Hispanic prison ministry; and become more fluent in writing and delivering homilies. This course is offered once a week in the fall.

HM 471 Spanish Homiletics 1 hour This course is offered every semester, once a week, for theologians and deacons who need help with the writing and delivery of homilies in Spanish.(This course is not required for the Hispanic Ministry Field Education Certificate but strongly recommended for gaining optimal fluency in Spanish Homiletics.)

HM 951 Hispanic Pastoral Ministry 1.5 hours This course addresses the issue of pastoral work with the ever-growing community of Hispanic Catholics. Seminarians will learn a general knowledge of the culture of Hispanic people and their relationship with religion. This will give them an understanding as to the way Hispanics see religion. Included in the course will be some particular devotions and religious practices.

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Additionally, the course will teach some pastoral practices, looking especially at the advantage they offer for a deeper understanding of this evangelization.

HISTORICAL STUDIES

HS 511 Church History I (First Millennium) 3 hours An overview and exploration of the significant theological, structural, and liturgical developments in the Church’s life and mission up to 1054 A.D. Significant persons and events in the life of the Church during this period will be highlighted. Special attention is given to the Ecumenical Councils during the era of the Church Fathers and the factors leading up to the Great Schism of 1054. Emphasis will be given to the Catholic understanding of Tradition and its impact on the development of dogma as well as to the importance of historical theology in ecumenism and interfaith dialogue.

HS 512 Church History II (The Medieval Church) 3 hours This course covers from the years 1054-1648. The periods explored will be the Gregorian Reform and the emergence of codified law to address the ongoing issues of Church and State. The papal exercise of Imperium from the 11th – 13th centuries and the appearance of the mendicants will be related to developments in ecclesiology, the crusades and the Inquisition. A third section will cover the Avignon Papacy and Conciliarism’s attempts at reform. These issues will lead into the Reformation, both Catholic and Protestant, and conclude with the Treaty of Westphalia in 1648.

HS 713 Church History III (Modern and Contemporary) 3 hours This course seeks to provide an overview of the history of the Catholic Church in the modern and contemporary period. The course will investigate the theological, political, and social issues involved in the Church’s development from the Enlightenment through the Second Vatican Council. Topics covered include: The Age of Reason, Piety of the Heart, Jansenism, Gallicanism and other Nationalist Movements, the French Revolution and subsequent secularization of society, Liberalism, Ultramontanism, Church centralization and the First Vatican Council, Modernism, the Church and the World Wars, the Church and Communism, and the internationalization of the Church and the Second Vatican Council.

HS 741 The History of the Catholic Church in the United States 3 hours The history of Roman Catholicism in what became the United States of America is the topic of the course. It will explore the development of the American Catholic Church from its origins as a collection of small mission outposts to its current position as a national church, which has assumed a leadership position in the Church universal. Throughout this time period, the meaning of American Catholicism has been continually refined and reshaped, both by events in American society and by developments within the Roman Catholic Church. It will consider how variables of region, race, gender and ethnicity have shaped the American Catholic experience. The constituent elements of American Catholicism will be presented according to themes such as: leadership, immigration, the frontier, parish life and devotion, women in the Church, urbanization, social reform, socialization, and the larger American social-cultural history.

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HS 907 Introduction to Eastern Christianity 3 hours This course serves as an introduction to the Eastern Churches, both Catholic and those not in communion with Rome. The course will begin with an historical survey of Eastern Christianity through the fall of Constantinople, the theological controversies between East and West, and attempts at reunion as well as a brief review of the present state of the Eastern Churches. There will follow an overview of the sacraments and liturgical offices of the Eastern Churches, with particular emphasis on the Byzantine tradition (prayer, icons, the liturgical year, and the celebration of the sacred mysteries). The course will conclude with a study of the structures and governance of the Eastern Churches with particular attention to the Code of Canon Law of the Eastern Churches and the state of the Easter Churches (Catholic and Orthodox) in the United States and Canada.

HS 912 Reformation in Europe 3 hours This course will focus on the continental Reformation – both Catholic and Protestant. It will explore the background of the events and particularly examine the thought of Luther and Calvin as they participated in the creation of a cultural revolution in Europe. The Catholic Reformation was both predecessor and companion to this revolution as Western Society sought new forms of religious experience that were more adaptable to radically changing social, political, intellectual and economic situations.

OTHER LANGUAGES

IL 410 Lector Training for Non-Native Speakers 2 hours Teaches ESL seminarians to prepare readings for the Mass and deliver them clearly and effectively. Seminarians will learn the International Phonetic Alphabet as a standard for the proper pronunciation of American English speech sounds, and emphasis will be given to accent reduction.

IL 421 English as a Second Language 1-3 hours The course will focus on information processing. The seminarians’ theology classes provide the content, while the ESL teacher provides the linguistic tools for the seminarian to process that content in standard academic English. Designed to guide the seminarian through the process of extracting main points from Theology lectures and texts. The focus is on note-taking skills, understanding linguistic cues, critical reading, and summarizing. Review of the basic requirements of academic writing will also be emphasized. Primary focus is on helping seminarians understand class lectures and read their Josephinum texts effectively.

IL 422 English as a Second Language 1-3 hours Individual tutorial based on the seminarian’s needs.

Courses in German, French, Spanish, and Latin are also provided for seminarians who need these languages to fulfill prerequisites for the M.A. degree program. Latin is also for seminarians who need to fulfill the requirement in the Pre-Theology program for the Bachelor of Philosophy degree.

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IL 471 Ecclesiastical Latin I 3 hours Ecclesiastical Latin 471 concentrates on learning the basics, including pronunciation of Latin, noun cases, verb forms, and sentence structure; and focuses on the elements of Latin grammar included in Units 1-12 of the Collins text.

IL 472 Ecclesiastical Latin II 3 hours Ecclesiastical Latin 472 builds on basics introduced in IL 471. It continues to focus on broadening the seminarian’s understanding of basic Latin concepts, increasing ease in pronouncing and phrasing Latin correctly, reading and understanding more complex Latin sentences and short passages included in units 13-24 of the text.

IL 473 Ecclesiastical Latin III 3 hours Building on the vocabulary and grammar studied in IL 471 and IL 472, students will continue to learn grammar rules and develop a broader Latin vocabulary. Translation exercises, which have heretofore concentrated on simple sentences from biblical and ecclesiastical material, begin gradually to include more complex sentences and passages from sources within and outside the text, units 25-35.

All other language courses are listed in Section 5.6 of this catalog, “Course Descriptions for the College of Liberal Arts”.

IL 490 Intensive Writing Review 1.5 hours This is an intensive writing review offered to first-year theology seminarians. The course is practical in nature and addresses the basics of writing, research, and documentation, as well as specific writing assignments required in the theology program. The course will teach seminarians how to write a theology paper, historiography paper, book review, prospectus, exegesis, and an annotated bibliography.

LITURGY

LI 501 Liturgical Music: Documents, History & Theology 1.5 hours The Liturgical Theology of Sacred Music for those preparing for priestly ministry. A study of the papal and other ecclesiastical documents on sacred music. A selective survey of liturgical music from ancient to recent times. Discussion of the issues, problems, and positions in current liturgical musical practice.

LI 532 Introduction to Liturgy 1.5 hours A brief introduction to the study of the Roman Catholic liturgy and its function in the life and mission of the Church. The course explores the anthropological, historical and theological foundations of the liturgy through the examination of the Second Vatican Council’s constitution on the sacred liturgy (Sacrosanctum Concilium), other important ecclesial documents, and the fruits of liturgical scholarship and ritual studies. A fundamental topic for this course is the nature and function of symbols in the liturgy.

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LI 720 Practicum in Liturgy I: The Rites 1.5 hours A study and practice of the rites of Baptism, Marriage, Pastoral Care of the Sick, the Order of Funerals, and Eucharistic exposition and adoration for their appropriate pastoral implementation. Digital recordings of the practice rituals will be used to evaluate seminarians.

LI 822 Practicum in Liturgy II: The Eucharist 1.5 hours A practicum in presidential style at the Eucharist. Introductory lectures on the General Instruction on the Roman Missal of the 3rd typical edition and Redemptionis Sacramentum will point out pastoral implications for the celebration of the Mass. Digital recording of practice sessions of student presiders will be used for their evaluation, as well as a written examination.

LI 914 Extraordinary Form Celebration 1.5 hours A study of the context and contents of the Liturgical Rites emanataing from the reforms of the Council of Trent. Special attention is placed on the liturgical books of the Roman Rite, particularly the Mass; classes will combine study of the ceremonies with a practicum and practical applications in the light of the apostolic letter Summorum Pontificum (2007) and its subsequent extensions.

LI 945 Liturgical Chant I 1 hour Basic chants of the Roman Missal. The course includes practical singing of priestly and diaconal chants with an emphasis on singing effectively in the pastoral role. Participation contingent on evaluation by instructor.

LI 946 Liturgical Chant II 1 hour Advanced chants of the Roman Missal and Lectionary. The course covers practical singing of priestly and diaconal solemn repertoire with an emphasis on personal mastery of notational and improvised chants. Participation contingent on evaluation by instructor.

LI 947 Josephinum Choir 1 hour Choral ensemble of twenty to thirty men drawn from the whole seminary to sing in the main chapel for Sundays and major celebrations. Choir maintains a century of choral leadership at the Josephinum to uphold a higher musical purpose in liturgy – to give glory to God, and bring the treasury of sacred music from the Catholic tradition to weekly worship. Participation contingent on evaluation by instructor.

LI 950 Liturgical Time 1.5 hours A study of the origin and development of the modern liturgical calendar. Consideration is given to the weekly, seasonal, and sanctoral cycles.

MORAL THEOLOGY

MO 511 Fundamental Moral Theology I 3 hours This course first deals with freedom and conscience, and clarifies the principles of morality. Several principles are critiqued, and the ground of moral responsibility is located in integral human fulfillment. The course next shows how moral principles are applied. Finally, it treats sin and its kinds, examines the conditions of grave sin, and shows how the sinful life unfolds.

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MO 502 Fundamental Moral Theology II 3 hours This course first explains how integral human fulfillment will be realized in the fulfillment of all things Christ, why Christian life should be the following of Jesus in his redemptive work, and how the human and divine are related in the Christian’s life. It then describes the Christian virtues and shows how Christian life is organized by personal vocation, prayer and the sacraments. Finally, it explains the authority of the Church’s teaching and evaluates theological dissent from it.

MO 561 Virtue: Transformation in Christ 3 hours The purpose of this course is to introduce seminarians to the tradition of Thomistic virtue ethics in a way that (i) helps them both to understand the life of virtue and to put it into practice; (ii) helps them to appreciate this virtue tradition as an explication of their transformation in Christ (as in Vatican II’s Gaudium es spes no. 22) and growth in holiness; (iii) gives the insight into the integration of the four pillars of priestly formation; (iv) helps them to take an active part in making the seminary community one of virtue, holiness, and learning at the service of pastoral ministry.

MO 612 Sexual Morality 3 hours The course seeks to provide a sufficiently thorough introduction to Catholic teaching on marriage and sexuality so that students begin to develop the skills to promote it wholeheartedly through their pastoral ministry. It will begin with a brief consideration of the biblical foundations and historical development of Catholic teaching, to provide a framework within which to understand contemporary developments, especially in light of the debate surrounding Humanae Vitae, and post-conciliar revisionism. It will then contextualize our study of sexual morality in light of the rich contemporary articulations of the sacrament of marriage as found in documents such as the Catechism of the Catholic Church, and Familiaris Consortio. On this basis, it will then focus its efforts on a study of the virtuous exercise of sexuality in various states of life, and on the offences against it including impure habits of thought, the use of pornography, masturbation, fornication, contraception, adultery, homosexual acts, and artificial reproduction. As appropriate, it will go beyond strictly moral analysis to consider medical and psychological aspects of given questions. Particular attention will be given to pastoral aspects of these questions.

MO 713 Catholic Social Teaching 3 hours This course seeks to provide a sufficiently thorough introduction to Catholic Social Teaching so students can grow in their ability to bring the insights of the tradition to bear in contemporary society and culture. It seeks to provide a sense of the historical development of the tradition, a basic knowledge of the primary documents, a sound understanding of the key principles (i.e., justice, the common good, subsidiarity, solidarity), and an awareness of how some contemporary questions and authors relate to the historical and theoretical development of the tradition. In addition, the course gives particular attention to the philosophical issues—that is political philosophy—underlying current debates in Catholic Social Teaching.

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MO 841 Medical and Health Care Morality 3 hours This course studies the theology of the human body, personhood, and human dignity in protecting life from beginning to end and in treating illness. Chief items include: killing and life- taking, principles of double effect, totality, material/formal cooperation, and common good as applied to medical issues, ordinary/extraordinary means, especially in death and dying and surgical interventions, sexual questions about sterilization, contraception, in vitro fertilization, kinds of abortion, pregnancy and delivery, doctor-patient relations of consent, confidentiality, medication, competence, and institutions and professionalism, as in hospital mergers and relations to a pluralistic culture. Prerequisite: a course in Catholic fundamental moral theology.

MO 902 St. Thomas Aquinas on the Virtues 3 hours In light of the contemporary recovery of virtue in theological and philosophical ethics, this course introduces the classical treatment of the theological and moral virtues as found in the Summa Theologiae of St. Thomas Aquinas. After introducing the contemporary significance of the recovery of virtue, and the broader contours of Thomas’s moral teaching, we will study his account of the seven virtues.

MO 912 Veritatis Splendor 3 hours This course will conduct a comprehensive examination of Pope John Paul II’s encyclical Veritatis Splendor. This examination will pay particular attention to the fundamental principles of Catholic moral theology set forth in the document and the reasons supporting those principles. We will then examine the critique the Holy Father makes of contemporary culture, subjectivism, cultural relativism, fundamental option, proportionalism and theological dissent.

MO 929 Just War for the 21st Century 3 hours Humanity has long pondered the concepts of war and peace. Elements of the just war tradition are found in many of the world’s civilizations, and specifically, in the cultures, philosophies and theologies of peoples both past and present, in most world religions, and in international humanitarian law. The 20th Century was one of the bloodiest centuries in human history; less than a decade into the 21st Century, ongoing conflicts and dangerous international tensions already highlight the need for a theory of just war, and specifically, an enlightened discussion of the theological, moral and legal questions pertaining to the waging, prosecution and termination of war. Most importantly, past and current events point to the need for a productive international dialogue to explore avenues for the advancement of a just and lasting peace for all the peoples of the world. This course is designed to provide seminarians with a contemporary overview of just war theory. The theory itself is a dynamic and ever-evolving theory that speaks to generations upon generations of people of good will everywhere. It will address issues of war and peace that will eventually challenge seminarians both as citizens and future spiritual leaders.

MO 937 The Moral Teaching of Karol Wojtyla/Pope John Paul II 3 hours After introductory readings and lectures on the works and theological/philosophical perspectives of Karol Wojtyla/Pope John Paul II, this seminar will be based upon readings, presentations and papers on his major moral works including Love and Responsibility, The Theology of the Body, and Evangelium Vitae, with special attention to Veritatis Splendor.

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MO 940 Protestant and Roman Catholic Moral Theology 1.5 hours This course has two parts. It first examines essential differences between Reformation and Roman Catholic Theology in relation to the moral life. Secondly, it examines in light of the above the derivative responses from both traditions to contemporary issues like Abortion, End-of Life Treatment, War, Sexuality and Marriage, Genetic Manipulation, etc. Chief items include: Intrinsic Good and Evil in recent moral literature; Situation Ethics vs. Natural Law; Nature of the Moral Act; and Human Freedom and Authority in Morals.

MO 946 Moral Theology Since Vatican II 3 hours This course studies moral theology since Vatican II, seeking to explain (i) why the pre-conciliar manuals were abandoned; (ii) the theoretical roots of the debate over contraception in matters of natural law and action theory, and in their application to this question; (iii) how Humanae Vitae responded; (iv) the resulting development of revisionist moral theology and traditional alternatives; (v) the intervention of Veritatis Splendor; and (vi) ongoing efforts toward its reception. The course will argue that these encyclicals and supporting developments are leading to a greatly enriched, intelligible and winsome moral teaching as an inseparable element of the good news.

MO 950 Theology of the Body of John Paul II 3 hours See DO 950 for the course description.

MO 978 Seminar in Moral Theology 3 hours Special topics in moral theology investigated through readings and discussion.

MO 997, MO 998 Research Project 3 hours

MO 999 Directed Independent Study 1-3 hours

PASTORAL THEOLOGY

PA 541 Introduction to Homiletics 1.5 hours Introduces the student to the concept of the liturgical homily and provides practical training in the proper techniques of delivery.

PA 621 Practicum in Preaching I – Seasons & Feasts 1.5 hours The preparation and preaching of homilies that pertain to celebrations of the liturgical calendar, i.e., Sundays of the year and Feasts. Digital recordings will assist students in the evaluation of their own homiletic skills.

PA 722 Practicum in Preaching II – Special Occasions 1.5 hours The preparation and preaching of homilies for special occasions: such as, weddings, funerals, baptisms, and anniversaries. Digital recordings will be used to evaluate seminarians’ homiletic skills.

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PA 857 Theological Integration For Priestly Life & Ministry 3 hours This course is aimed at assisting transitional deacons in the integration of their theological studies with a particular view towards priestly life and ministry. In cooperation with professors of specific subjects, the course will cover a range of topics related to sacred scripture, dogma and moral theology, church history and canon law. The course will also address the theological foundations of pastoral counseling, priestly spirituality and pastoral leadership. Reflecting on selected pastoral situations encountered in both their summer and field education assignments, the course will attempt to identify the theological themes present in them. Finally, the course will consider their future ministry as confessors through an examination of the Decalogue and the Beatitudes as they apply to the Sacrament of Penance, which will include particular scenarios presented by the professor.

PA 858 Confession Practicum 1.5 hours This course is restricted to transitional deacons. Courses on the Sacrament of Penance and all pertinent aspects of the Code of Canon Law are prerequisites to taking the course. The aim of the course is to provide practice in the administration of the Sacrament of Penance. Various scenarios will draw on the seminarians’ previously acquired knowledge, helping them in its application.

PA 868 Pastoral Counseling 3 hours Presents basic counseling theory, process and skill development, focused on assessment, listening, and goal setting. Discusses emotional/mental disorders for assessment and professional referral.

PA 883 Pastoral Care of Marriage 3 hours This course is designed to focus on the pastoral aspects of ministry with married couples and by extension, their families. This course will devote time to topics such as: marriage and family finances, married spirituality, family of origin issues, parenting issues, mixed marriages, divorce and blended families, troubled marriages, domestic violence, and married sexuality, including an introduction to natural family planning for clergy. Seminarians will integrate learning from Church documents, current research, and practical pastoral experiences, in order to adequately respond to the issues faced by today’s married couples. Much attention will be given to marriage preparation in the parish.

PA 902 Evangelization: A Spirituality of Conversion 3 hours An integrated approach in how to hear, live, and spread Gospel of Jesus Christ. We begin with our own conversion – which is not over yet – and how we hear and understand the Gospel for ourselves, and put it into action. Applying a ‘hermeneutic of faith’ to Scripture we see how the Good News is revealed and fulfilled by Christ and how we share in His power to live and proclaim it. A survey of some of the great evangelists, with the guidance of the Magisterium, will fill out the course in a consideration of how we can be effective in evangelizing others and bringing them to a personal encounter with Jesus Christ, to know, love, and serve Him.

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PA 962 Adult Religious Education 1.5 hours Adult learning theory and how it relates to catechesis and pastoral ministry. The stages, needs, and methods of implementation of catechetical techniques as they apply to adult learners. Practical applications.

PA 985 Preaching the Inspired Word 3 hours This practical course is aimed at helping seminarians develop their own method to preach from the Lectionary readings. The emphasis is on gaining a workable knowledge of the study tools and methods, with the personal and spiritual skill set to draw inspiration from the Word of God. As Isaiah said, “The lord God has given me the tongue of those who are taught, that I may know how to sustain with a work him that is weary. Morning by morning he wakens, he wakens my ear to hear as those who are taught” (RSV Isaiah 50:4). This means working out a rhythm of study, reflection, prayer and preparation. Content will generally focus on readings coming up in the Lectionary as the semester progresses. Scope will include exegesis, spirituality, theology, ecclesiology and evangelism.

SPIRITUAL THEOLOGY

SP 611 Foundations of Spiritual Theology 3 hours This course correlates the sources, principles and practices of sound spirituality with the fundamental truths of the Catholic faith, with the reality of human nature as redeemed and graced, and with practical aspects of spirituality in priestly ministry. It highlights development of sound spirituality in the context of the Church and emphasizes the need for ongoing integration of spiritual reading, personal prayer, private devotion, liturgical worship, and pastoral practice.

SP 903 Theory and Practice of Spiritual Direction 1.5 hours Following the Ignatian tradition of spiritual direction, this course will discuss the qualification and preparation of candidates for both director and directed, the skills and procedures which help facilitate this spiritual dialogue, the special difficulties which can arise, and the goals of direction. Each class will include time to practice the skills of direction with fellow classmates.

SP 908 Praying the Scriptures 1.5 elective This course approaches Sacred Scripture as God’s living and active Word offered in written form by the prompting of the Holy Spirit and transmitted faithfully within Sacred Tradition as together constituting the one deposit of faith entrusted to the Church (DV 9-10). Using various scriptural texts, it seeks to foster profound appreciation of reading and listening and responding to the written Word of God as genuine personal prayer which is primary and ongoing and formative. Prerequisite: SP 611 Foundations of Spirituality

SP 922 Seminar on Spiritual Reading 3 hours This seminar introduces the seminarian to some of the riches of the Catholic spiritual tradition that will not only nurture his personal spiritual growth, but will also prepare him to serve the people of God more effectively in his future ministry of preaching, instruction, counseling, and spiritual direction.

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THEOLOGICAL FIELD EDUCATION

PLACEMENTS FOR MINISTRY

TFE 501.a Introduction to Teaching I 1 hour Supervised teaching in a Catholic School or a parish or campus educational program. Seminarians will learn the methods of effective teaching, evaluation, and lesson planning, and be instructed in their role as an educator.

TFE 501.b Introduction to Teaching II 1 hour This is a continuation of Introduction to Teaching I.

TFE 502.a Supervised Hospital Ministry I 1 hour In a hospital or institution setting, the seminarian will be supervised in the work of caring for the suffering, the ill, and the dying. Regular meetings with the experienced chaplain will be supplemented with instruction on effective tools for the ministry to patients and families. A review of hospital functions and collaboration with other professionals will be part of this instruction. Particular emphasis is placed upon the sacramental dimension of the Church’s care for the suffering.

TFE 502.b Supervised Hospital Ministry II 1 hour This is a continuation of Supervised Hospital Ministry I.

TFE 503.a Pastoral Leadership Internship I 1 hour Under the supervision of an experienced pastor, the seminarian will demonstrate leadership in a parish setting by collaborating with members of the laity to establish or strengthen a parish program. Ordinarily, the third year parish will become the diaconal placement for fourth year.

TFE 503.b Pastoral Leadership Internship II 1 hour This is a continuation of Pastoral Leadership Internship I.

TFE 504.a Parish Diaconal Ministry 1 hour Full-time exercise of ministry during the fall semester in a parish under the supervision of the pastor. Usually, a continuation in the parish that the seminarian was in for TFE 503.

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SECTION 7: INFORMATION ABOUT THE JOSEPHINUM

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7.1 ACCREDITATION AND INSTITUTIONAL EFFECTIVENESS

The Pontifical College Josephinum is a Roman Catholic Seminary which falls under the direction of The Congregation for Clergy with the Apostolic Nuncio to the United States as its Chancellor. A testament to the institutional effectiveness of the Pontifical College Josephinum is its accreditation by the Association of Theological Schools, as well as the Higher Learning Commission-North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, and the Ohio Board of Regents.

The Josephinum was originally accredited by the Association of Theological Schools of the United States and Canada (ATS) in 1970, and by The Higher Learning Commission an affiliate of the North Central Association (NCA), in 1976. In 1981, 1991, 2001, and 2011 both agencies granted re-accreditation for a period of 10 years. The Josephinum’s most recent Certificate of Authorization from the Ohio Board of Regents, was issued in 2012, and is available for view upon request in the registrar’s office.

The Josephinum is authorized to award Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Philosophy, Bachelor of Sacred Theology, Master of Arts, and Master of Divinity degrees through either the College of Liberal Arts or the School of Theology, respectively.

Veteran’s Affairs Status

The Pontifical College Josephinum is approved to enroll veterans under the Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act, 1952, P.L. 500; authorized under federal laws to enroll non- immigrant alien students; and designated the sponsor of an Exchange-Visitor Program in accordance with the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961.

Veterans Benefits

Many benefits are available to veterans and to children of deceased veterans or those disabled in military service. In addition to the benefits offered directly by the Veterans Administration, others are available through various service organizations, such as the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the Catholic War Veterans, and directly through the branches of the Armed Services.

Any possible claim resulting from the current or past military service of the seminarian or a member of the family should be investigated. This program is supervised by the registrar. Memberships

The Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada 10 Summit Park Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15275-1103 www.ats.edu

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The Higher Learning Commission an affiliate of the North Central Association 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400 Chicago, IL 60602-2504 www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org

Ohio College Association 208 Mount Hall, 1050 Carmack Road Columbus, Ohio 43210

National Catholic Education Association 1077 30th Street NW, Suite 100 Washington, DC 20007-3852

Theological Consortium of Greater Columbus 7625 North High Street Columbus, OH 43235

American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers One DuPont Circle NW, Suite 520 Washington, DC 20036

Ohio Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers http://www.oacrao.ohiou.edu/

American Theological Library Association 250 S. Wacker Drive, Suite 1600 Chicago, IL 60606-5889 www.atla.com

Higher Education Council of Columbus c/o Columbus State Community College Columbus, Ohio

Catholic Library Association100 North Street, Suite 224 Pittsfield, MA 01201

National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators 1129 20th Street, N.W., Suite 400 Washington, DC 20036-3489

NAFSA: Association of International Educators 1307 New York Avenue NW, 8th Floor Washington, DC 20005-4701

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American College Health Association PO Box 28937 Baltimore, MD 21240

7.2 BOARD OF TRUSTEES, ADMINISTRATION, AND FACULTY

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Most Reverend Carlo Maria Viganὸ, JUD Apostolic Nuncio to the United States of America Chancellor

Most Reverend Frederick F. Campbell, DD, PhD Bishop of Columbus, Ohio Vice-Chancellor

Most Reverend Ronald P. Herzog, DD Bishop of Alexandria, Louisiana Chair of the Board

Most Reverend David R. Choby, DD, JCL Bishop of Nashville, Tennessee Vice Chair of the Board

Reverend Monsignor Christopher J. Schreck, SSL, PhD, STD Rector/President Pontifical College Josephinum

Mrs. Loyann W. Brush College of Liberal Arts Pontifical College Josephinum

Mr. William R. Burleigh Retired President and CEO The E.W. Scripps Company Cincinnati, Ohio

Mr. John O. Erwin Vice President for Administration and Treasurer Pontifical College Josephinum

Most Reverend Ronald W. Gainer, DD, JCL Bishop of Lexington, Kentucky

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Sister Mary Sarah Galbraith, OP President Aquinas College Nashville, Tennessee

Reverend Larry D. Hostetter, STD President Brescia University Owensboro, Kentucky

Mr. Rick Jeric Executive Director Office of Development and Planning Diocese of Columbus

Ms. Donna M. Killoughey, JD Major Gift Development Society of Saint Vincent de Paul Phoenix, Arizona

Reverend Richard R. Kramer President Josephinum Alumni Association

Most Reverend Terry R. LaValley, JCL Bishop of Ogdensburg, New York

Reverend Monsignor Kevin T. McMahon, STD School of Theology Pontifical College Josephinum

Reverend Jeffrey Rimelspach Pastor St. Margaret of Cortona Church Columbus

Mr. H. John Sauer III Principal Edward Jones St. Louis, Missouri

Mrs. Kathleen K. Schoemaker Partner & Chief Financial Officer Domain Associates, L.L.C. Princeton, New Jersey

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Mr. Robert M. Schulte President Spherion of Lima, Inc., Ohio

Most Reverend James A. Tamayo, DD Bishop of Laredo, Texas

Most Reverend James S. Wall, DD Bishop of Gallup, New Mexico

GENERAL ADMINISTRATION

Rev. Msgr. Christopher J. Schreck, Rector/President S.S.L., Ph.D., S.T.D. Rev. Walter R. Oxley, S.T.D. Vice Rector, School of Theology; Director of Pastoral and Apostolic Formation, School of Theology Rev. John F. Heisler, M.A. Vice Rector, College of Liberal Arts Rev. John A. Allen, S.T.B. Vice President for Advancement; Director of Alumni Relations Dcn. Michael D. Ross, Ph.D. Provost; Dean of Institutional Planning, Assessment, & Accreditation; Executive Director of the Institute for the Formation and Ministry of the Permanent Diaconate Perry J. Cahall, Ph.D. Academic Dean; Director of Intellectual Formation, School of Theology David J. De Leonardis, Ph.D. Academic Dean; Director of Intellectual Formation, College of Liberal Arts John O. Erwin, M.B.A., C.P.A. Vice President for Administration; Treasurer; Director of Human Resources

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS

Alma M. Amell, Ph.D. Director of Hispanic Formation Rev. Michael A. Ciccone, O.P., Ph.D. Director of Institutional Spiritual Life; Interim Director of Spiritual Formation, School of Theology William F. Cunningham, B.A. Director of Apostolic Works Sam J. Dean, M.B.A. Registrar Carolyn A. Dinovo, B.A. Director of Communications Donald D. Frye, M.S. Director of Information Technology Eric S. Graff, Ph.D. Director of Strategic Planning; Director of Accreditation Carrie F. Gram, B.A., C.F.R.E. Director of Josephinum Advancement; Senior Advancement Officer

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Dcn. Justin J. Green, Ph.D. Director of Planning and Development, Institute for the Formation and Ministry of the Permanent Diaconate John C. Heise Director of Plant Operations Jason J. Keefer, D.M.A. Director of Sacred Music Marky A. Leichtnam, B.S. Director of Financial Aid Colleen K. Luther, B.S., R.D.N., L.D., C.P.T. Coordinator of Nutrition and Wellness Dcn. Robert W. McCormick, M.S., M.A. Director of Online Education and Distance Learning, Institute for the Formation and Ministry of the Permanent Diaconate Rev. Msgr. Kevin T. McMahon, S.T.D. Interim Director of Spiritual Formation, College of Liberal Arts Rev. Msgr. C. Eugene Morris, S.T.L. Director of Sacred Liturgy Rev. Joseph A. Murphy, S.J., S.T.D. Dean of Seminary Life; Director of Human Formation, School of Theology Dcn. Phillip M. Paulucci, M.S.W., L.I.S.W. Director of Counseling Services Patricia A. Polko, M.A. Director of Josephinum English Language Program Elizabeth V. Stilp, M.A. Director of Academic Support Services Rev. John M. Rozembajgier, J.C.L., S.T.L. Dean of Seminary Life; Director of Human Formation; Director of Pastoral and Apostolic Formation, College of Liberal Arts; Athletic Director Alisa K. Schlabig, B.S.N., R.N. Coordinator of Health Services Peter G. Veracka, M.S.L.S. Director of Library Services

FACULTY

College of Liberal Arts

Alma M. Amell, Ph.D. Professor; Director of Hispanic Formation B.A., State University of New York, Albany, New York Ph.D., State University of New York, Albany, New York

Samuel Amell, M.A. Lecturer (Adjunct) B.A., The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio B.S., The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio M.A., Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, New York M.A., The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio

Christopher Brown, Ph.D. Lecturer (Adjunct) B.A., St. Johns College, Annapolis, Maryland M.A., University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia Ph.D., The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio

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Loyann W. Brush, M.A. Assistant Professor B.A., Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware, Ohio M.A., The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio

Marisa D. Cahall, Ph.D. Lecturer (Adjunct) B.S., Duke University, Durham, North Carolina M.A., Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri Ph.D., Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri

Lisa Ciminillo, M.S. Lecturer (Adjunct) B.A., Ohio Dominican University, Columbus, Ohio M.S., University of Dayton, Dayton, Ohio

David J. De Leonardis, Ph.D. Associate Professor; Academic Dean; Director of Intellectual Formation B.A., Seton Hall University, South Orange, New Jersey M.A., University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina Ph.D., The Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C.

Reverend Raymond N. Enzweiler, Ph.D., Be.L. Associate Professor B.S., Thomas More College, Crestview Hills, Kentucky M.S., University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio Ph.D., University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio S.T.B., Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome, Italy Be.L., Pontifical Athenaeum Regina Apostolorum, Rome, Italy

Douglas C. Fortner, Ph.D. Assistant Professor B.A., The Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C. M.A., The Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C. Ph.D., The Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C.

Eric S. Graff, Ph.D. Assistant Professor; Director of Strategic Planning; Director of Accreditation B.A., Thomas More College, Crestview Hills, Kentucky M.A., University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina M.A., University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada M.S.L., Pontifical Institute of Mediaeval Studies, Toronto, Canada Ph.D., University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada

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Reverend John F. Heisler, M.A. Instructor; Vice Rector B.S.E.E. University of Maine, Orono, Maine M.Div., Mt. Saint Mary’s College, Emmitsburg, Maryland M.A., Mt. Saint Mary’s College, Emmitsburg, Maryland

Grzegorz Ignatik, S.T.L., M.T.S. Lecturer (Adjunct) B.A., Metropolitan State University, Minneapolis, Minnesota M.T.S., Ave Maria University (IPT), Minneapolis, Minnesota S.T.L., International Theological Institute, Gaming, Austria

Jason J. Keefer, D.M.A. Assistant Professor; Director of Sacred Music B.S., Roberts Wesleyan College, Rochester, New York M.M., Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania D.M.A., West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia

Kelley L. Krstich, M.A. Lecturer (Adjunct) B.A., University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania M.A., University of Toledo, Toledo, Ohio

Beverly S. Lane, M.L.S. Assistant Librarian B.A., The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio M.L.S., Kent State University, Kent, Ohio

Marny S. Lemmel, Ph.D. Assistant Professor B.A., Brooklyn College, Brooklyn, New York M.A., The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland Ph.D., The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland

Reverend Msgr. Kevin T. McMahon, S.T.D. Professor, School of Theology Interim Director of Spiritual Formation, College of Liberal Arts A.B., St. Mary’s College Seminary, St. Mary’s, Kentucky S.T.B., Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome, Italy S.T.L., The Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C. S.T.D., The Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C.

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Joseph T. Papa, Ph.D. Assistant Professor M.T.S., Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family, Washington, D.C. S.T.B., Pontifical Lateran University, Rome, Italy Ph.L., Pontifical Athenaeum of St. Anselm, Rome, Italy Ph.D., Pontifical Athenaeum of St. Anselm, Rome, Italy

Patricia A. Polko, M.A. Instructor; Director of Josephinum English Language Program (JELP) B.A., Youngstown State University, Youngstown, Ohio M.A., The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio

Bradley G. Potter, Ph.D. Assistant Professor; Chair of Humanities B.A., Doane College, Crete, Nebraska M.A. (English), University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba M.A. (Liberal Arts), St. John’s College, Santa Fe, New Mexico M.A. (Classics), University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebraska Ph.D., The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio

Reverend John M. Rozembajgier, S.T.L., J.C.L. Lecturer; Dean of Seminary Life; Director of Human Formation; Director of Pastoral and Apostolic Formation, College of Liberal Arts; Athletic Director B.A., The University of Scranton, Scranton, Pennsylvania S.T.B., Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome, Italy S.T.L., Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome, Italy J.C.L., Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome, Italy

Elizabeth V. Stilp, M.A. Lecturer (Adjunct); Director of Academic Support Services B.S., Mercy College, Dobbs Ferry, New York M.A., The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio

James D. Zeuch, M.A. Lecturer (Adjunct) B.A., Malone University, Canton, Ohio M.A., Malone University, Canton, Ohio

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School of Theology

José Enrique Aguilar, S.S.D. Associate Professor B.Sc., Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Mexico City, Mexico S.T.B. (equivalent), Universidad La Salle, Mexico City, Mexico S.S.L., Pontifical Biblical Institute, Rome, Italy S.S.D., Pontifical Biblical Institute, Rome Italy

Reverend John A. Allen, S.T.B. Vice President for Advancement; Director of Alumni Relations A.B., Saint Alphonsus College, Suffield, Connecticut S.T.B., The Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C.

Reverend John R. Boettcher, S.T.D. Assistant Professor B.A., University of California, Berkeley, California M.A., Graduate Theological Union, Berkeley, California M.Div., Franciscan School of Theology, Berkeley, California S.T.L., Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome, Italy S.T.D., Pontifical Athenaeum Regina Apostolorum, Rome, Italy

Perry J. Cahall, Ph.D. Associate Professor; Academic Dean; Director of Intellectual Formation B.A., Duke University, Durham, North Carolina M.A., St. Louis University, St. Louis, Missouri Ph.D., St. Louis University, St. Louis, Missouri

Reverend Michael A. Ciccone, O.P., Ph.D. Director of Institutional Spiritual Life; Interim Director of Spiritual Formation, School of Theology B.A., Providence College, Providence, Rhode Island S.T.L., Pontifical College of the Immaculate Conception, Washington, D.C. M.S., Loyola College, Baltimore, Maryland Ph.D., Loyola College, Baltimore, Maryland

Reverend Jay M. Harrington, O.P., Ph.D., S.T.D. Professor B.A., Villanova University, Villanova, Pennsylvania M.A., Catholic Theological Union, Chicago, Illinois M.Div., Catholic Theological Union, Chicago, Illinois S.T.L., Catholic University of Louvain, Louvain, Belgium Ph.D., Catholic University of Louvain, Louvain, Belgium S.T.D., Catholic University of Louvain, Louvain, Belgium

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Reverend Louis V. Iasiello, OFM, Ph.D., (RADM, CHC, USN, Ret.) Professor B.A., St. Bonaventure University, St. Bonaventure, New York M.S., Niagara University, Niagara, New York M.Div., Washington Theological Union, Washington, D.C. M.A., Salve Regina College, Newport, Rhode Island M.A., Naval War College, Newport, Rhode Island Ph.D., Salve Regina University, Newport, Rhode Island

Timothy M. Luis, Ph.D. Lecturer (Adjunct) B.A., Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee M.S., Tulane University, New Orleans, Louisiana Ph.D., Tulane University, New Orleans, Louisiana

Reverend Msgr. Kevin T. McMahon, S.T.D. Professor, School of Theology Interim Director of Spiritual Formation, College of Liberal Arts A.B., St. Mary’s College Seminary, St. Mary’s, Kentucky S.T.B., Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome, Italy S.T.L., The Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C. S.T.D., The Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C.

Reverend David G. Monaco, C.P., Ph.D. Associate Professor B.A., Iona College, New Rochelle, New York M.Div., Catholic Theological Union, Chicago, Illinois S.S.L., Pontifical Biblical Institute, Rome, Italy Ph.D., University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois

Reverend Msgr. C. Eugene Morris, S.T.L. Assistant Professor; Director of Sacred Liturgy B.A., St. Louis University, St. Louis, Missouri M.Div., Kenrick-Glennon Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri M.A., Kenrick-Glennon Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri S.T.L., Pontifical Athenaeum of St. Anselm, Rome, Italy

Reverend Joseph A. Murphy, S.J., S.T.D. Associate Professor; Dean of Seminary Life; Director of Human Formation A.B., St. Louis University, St. Louis, Missouri Ph.L., St. Louis University, St. Louis, Missouri M.Div., St. Louis University, St. Louis, Missouri S.T.L., Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome, Italy S.T.D., Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome, Italy

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William F. Murphy, Jr., S.T.D. Professor; Editor, Josephinum Journal of Theology B.M.E., University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware S.T.L., Dominican House of Studies, Washington, D.C. S.T.D., Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family, Washington, D.C.

Reverend Walter R. Oxley, S.T.D. Assistant Professor; Vice Rector; Director of Pastoral and Apostolic Formation B.A., The Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C. S.T.B., Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome, Italy S.T.L., Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome, Italy S.T.D., Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome, Italy

Deacon Phillip M. Paulucci, M.S.W., L.I.S.W. Director of Counseling Services B.A., Gannon University, Erie, Pennsylvania M.Ed., Gannon University, Erie, Pennsylvania M.S.W., West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia

Deacon Michael D. Ross, Ph.D. Associate Professor; Provost; Dean of Institutional Planning, Assessment, and Accreditation; Executive Director, Institute for the Formation and Ministry of the Permanent Diaconate A.B., Antioch College, Yellow Springs, Ohio M.A. (Political Science), Columbia University, New York, New York Ph.D. (Political Science), Columbia University, New York, New York M.A. (Theology), The Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C. Ph.D. (Theology), The Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C.

Reverend David A. Schalk, M. Div., S.T.B. Lecturer (Adjunct) B.A., Pontifical College Josephinum, Columbus, Ohio M.Div., University of St. Mary of the Lake, Mundelein Seminary, Mundelein, Illinois S.T.B., University of St. Mary of the Lake, Mundelein Seminary, Mundelein, Illinois

Reverend Msgr. Christopher J. Schreck, S.S.L., Ph.D., S.T.D. Professor; Rector/President A.B., College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia S.T.B., Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome, Italy S.S.L., Pontifical Biblical Institute, Rome, Italy Ph.D., Catholic University of Louvain, Louvain, Belgium S.T.D., Catholic University of Louvain, Louvain, Belgium

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Reverend W. Becket Soule, O.P., J.C.D. Professor; Bishop James A. Griffin Chair of Canon Law A.B., Davidson College, Davidson, North Carolina A.M., Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts B.D., The Episcopal Divinity School, Cambridge, Massachusetts J.C.L., The Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C. J.C.D., The Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C.

Peter G. Veracka, M.S.L.S. Associate Professor; Director of Library Services B.A., Mount St. Mary’s College, Emmitsburg, Maryland M.S.L.S., University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky

Reverend Jared Wicks, S.J., ThD Scholar in Residence B.A., Xavier University, Cincinnati, Ohio M.A., Loyola University, Chicago, Illinois S.T.L., West Baden College, West Baden Springs, Indiana S.T.D., Westfalische Wilhelms-Universität, Münster, Germany

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7.3 STUDENT SERVICES

Student Life

According to Pope John Paul II, the “seminary is called to be a continuation in the Church of the apostolic community gathered about Jesus…” As a human community, the seminary must be “built on deep friendship and charity, so that it can be considered a true family living in joy” (PDV 60). Guidelines for achieving this ideal are given in the formation handbooks. The Josephinum community strives to make this ideal a reality through the many individual and group initiatives of its seminarians. Among the latter are the two bodies chiefly responsible for student government and community life: The School of Theology Student Senate, and the College of Liberal Arts Student Council. Both bodies are comprised of seminarians elected by their confreres, and both meet regularly to discuss matters pertaining to community life, to supervise the work of seminarian committees, and to plan apostolic and recreation activities.

Indoor Recreation Facilities

Excellent indoor recreation facilities are available to the seminarians on campus, including a swimming pool, a well-equipped weight room, and a gymnasium equipped with a regulation college basketball court and two practice cross-courts.

Outdoor Recreation Facilities

For outdoor recreation, there are several tennis courts, handball courts, and large, well-kept athletic fields for softball, baseball, soccer, and football. Paths for hiking along the Olentangy River and through the woods are found at the west end of the property. The mile-long drive on the property provides a safe place for jogging. Facilities for racquetball, golf, roller-skating, and ice-skating are available in the vicinity. Three ski areas are located within an hour’s drive of the campus.

An active intramural sports program includes football, softball, and basketball. The Josephinum basketball team plays in tournaments, at home and away, in which eight other seminary teams from a five-state area participate. The Josephinum hosts a basketball tournament for these seminaries once each year. Other activities, such as movie nights, pub socials, canoe trips, and picnics are often organized by student government or other campus committees.

Health Services

The Health Center is staffed on weekdays by a registered nurse. Health care provided includes assessment, nurse-directed interventions, medical referrals, and immunizations. The services of a dietician are also available.

The annual health fair focuses on preventive wellness education, including blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol screening. Medical care is scheduled through the school nurse. Several excellent health care facilities are available in the Columbus area. All seminarians are required to

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have health insurance. Seminarians who do not have coverage through their diocese or parents are required to purchase the school’s health insurance plan.

Counseling Services

The Josephinum has licensed professional counselors who provide confidential help to seminarians, both individually and in groups, on a broad range of personal issues. Seminarians are encouraged to use these services, both to resolve personal and emotional problems that may arise and to pursue that perfect wholeness of their humanity to which Christ calls them.

7.4 HISTORY OF THE JOSEPHINUM

The Pontifical College Josephinum owes its existence to the vision of a zealous German immigrant priest, Monsignor Joseph Jessing (1836-1899), and to the generosity of many Catholics throughout the United States who helped him carry out his dream of preparing priests to serve Catholic immigrant parishes in America.

John Joseph Jessing was born in the city of Muenster, in Westphalia, Germany on November 17, 1836. His father died when he was only four years old, plunging the family into poverty. At age 14, Jessing left school and started working as a lithographer to support his mother and younger brother. He later joined the Prussian army, distinguishing himself as a soldier and earning five medals for bravery.

When his mother died in 1867, he left Westphalia and sailed for America with the intention of becoming a priest and of serving the Church in the United States. In Germany, Jessing’s age and lack of formal education prevented him from studying for the priesthood, but in America, he would be free to respond to that vocation.

Soon after arriving in Baltimore, Maryland, he set out for Cincinnati, Ohio where there was a strong German-speaking community. He entered Mount Saint Mary’s Seminary in Cincinnati, and after three years of study, he was ordained on July 16, 1870. He was immediately made pastor of Sacred Heart Church, a German immigrant parish in Pomeroy, Ohio a small mining town on the Ohio River.

Fr. Jessing found a number of orphaned boys in his parish with no one to care for them. Realizing that an orphanage was needed and undaunted by lack of funds, Fr. Jessing found a way to raise the money necessary to build an orphanage. Relying on his fellow German immigrants for support, he began a German-language newspaper, The Ohio, in 1873; Fr. Jessing was the sole journalist and publisher. Circulation increased rapidly, and the name soon changed to the Ohio Waisenfreund (Ohio Orphan’s Friend). He used the newspaper as a fund raising organ but also to provide much needed religious instruction for his German-speaking readers. Jessing’s paper met with great success and soon became one of the most widely read German language publications in the United States.

Dedicated in May 1875, Saint Joseph Orphanage provided a home and education to orphan boys from the surrounding area. In 1877, Fr. Jessing moved Saint Joseph’s to Columbus, Ohio to a

123 campus at 18th and Main Streets. As the boys grew older, four of them expressed the desire to study for the priesthood. Fr. Jessing would see to it that their desires were met, and more. In the July 4, 1888 issue of the Ohio Waisenfreund, he announced that he would educate two additional boys for the priesthood if he could find suitable candidates. Twenty-three boys from eleven states responded to his offer and asked to be received. Not knowing how he would provide for so many, Fr. Jessing nevertheless accepted them all, and thus, on September 1, 1888 began the College Josephinum, named in honor of his patron, St. Joseph. Remembering the burdens and obstacles he encountered on his journey to the priesthood, Fr. Jessing wanted to give boys who were without financial means a way to answer their calling.

Four years later, to ensure that his seminary would serve the whole nation, Fr. Jessing asked His Holiness Pope Leo XIII to accept the ownership of the seminary as a pontifical institution. The request was granted on December 12, 1892. Thus, the Josephinum came directly under the authority of the Holy See and became the Pontifical College Josephinum.

On June 5, 1894, the College was incorporated under the laws of the State of Ohio; and on June 14, 1894, it was chartered as a degree-issuing institution.

In recognition of Fr. Jessing’s dedication to the Church, His Holiness Pope Leo XIII made him a Domestic Prelate with the title of Monsignor in 1896. Monsignor Jessing died on November 2, 1899, a champion of the poor, dedicated to higher education, the priesthood and service to God.

For the first few decades of its existence, the Josephinum focused its efforts on educating priests to work among German-speaking Catholics throughout the United States. After World War I, that focus shifted to preparing priests for missionary areas of the country and for dioceses that did not have their own seminary.

From its original campus on East Main Street in downtown Columbus, the Josephinum was relocated in 1931 to its present site on the banks of Olentangy River, a little north of Worthington. Nestled in 100 acres of woods, the Josephinum was eventually comprised of four main buildings devoted to educational and administrative purposes and two auxiliary buildings that contribute to the service of the College.

The Main Building of the new seminary complex was dedicated in 1931 to house administrative offices, faculty living quarters, dining rooms, an auditorium, guestrooms, and the St. Turibius Chapel. The south wing of the main building originally housed the major seminary (students spent six years in theology and philosophy studies); it is now home to the theology students’ residence and St. Joseph’s Chapel. In the North wing, the minor seminarians lived and studied during high school and the first two years of college. The west end of the main building contains college faculty and administrative offices as well as the college writing center.

In the 1950’s, largely for reasons of accreditation, the organization of the seminary was changed from the 6 year / 6 year arrangement (minor seminary / major seminary) to a 4 year / 4 year /4 year (high school / college / theology) arrangement. A separate college building was erected for those middle four years, and it was dedicated in June 1958. It stands to the west of the theology

124 students’ residence and houses living quarters for college students, the college chapel of St. Pius X, and classrooms.

The recreation building was also dedicated in June 1958; it is to the north of the college building and features a variety of indoor recreation facilities as well as the Monsignor Leonard J. Fick Auditorium.

The building on the east side of campus near the front entrance of the seminary was built in 1938. This building served as the library of the Josephinum until 1982 when the facility became known as the A.T. Wehrle Memorial library. At that time, it was relocated in the old minor seminary (north) wing, now known as the Pope John Paul II Education Center. Today, along with the Wehrle Library, the building also houses classrooms for the School of Theology.

The old library building was renovated in 1997 and became the Msgr. Joseph Jessing Center, which is the site of two adjoining conference rooms and a small meeting room, providing much- needed space for supportive activities, including academic and theological symposia, lectures, and small conferences.

Since 1970, special emphasis has been placed on preparing priests to work among Hispanic Americans. In recent years, the Josephinum has been receiving a number of candidates from Asia, Africa, and Eastern Europe to be educated for service in their native lands.

The Josephinum was accredited by the Association of Theological Schools of the United States and Canada (ATS) in 1970 and by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools an affiliate of the North Central Association (NCA) in 1976. In 1981, 1991, and again in 2001, both agencies granted reaccreditations for a period of ten years. (See Section 7.1 for additional information on accreditation).

Since 1899, when six of the original twenty-three students were ordained, hundreds of priests have received their theological education at the Pontifical College Josephinum. In addition, the Josephinum is proud to count among its alumni thousands of Catholic men who have studied in its high school, college, or theological programs without going on to become priests.

7.5 CAMPUS FACILITIES AND LOCATION

The Josephinum’s landmark campus, crowned by its impressive two hundred foot tower, is located in a one-hundred acre setting of woods, lawns and wildlife on the east bank of the Olentangy River. The seminary is comprised of four main buildings devoted to educational and administrative purposes and two auxiliary buildings that contribute to the service of the College.

The Main Building complex houses administrative offices, faculty living quarters, student and faculty dining rooms, an auditorium, guest rooms, and the impressive St. Turibius Chapel, where the combined communities of the College and School of Theology celebrate liturgy on Sundays and major feasts.

125 The south wing of the main building complex is the Theology Students’ Residence. It houses living quarters for pre-theology and theology students, St. Joseph’s Chapel, student lounges, recreation facilities, and the student pub. Each student has a private room, furnished with basic furniture, a telephone and a computer link. Computer stations are available for student use with links to a local network and provided with Internet access.

The west end of the main building contains college faculty and administrative offices and the Josephinum’s Advancement Department.

The College Building stands to the west of the Theology Students’ Residence, houses living quarters for college students, the St. Pius X Chapel, classrooms, the computer center, health center, and recreation facilities.

The Recreation Building is to the north of the College Building. It features a variety of indoor recreation facilities, including a swimming pool, weight room, basketball courts, bowling alleys, and handball courts. Two outdoor tennis courts, as well as two soccer fields and a softball diamond are located adjacent to the building. The Monsignor Leonard J. Fick Auditorium, with a seating capacity of 534, forms part of the same structure.

The Pope John Paul II Education Center houses seminar rooms, classrooms for the School of Theology, the Writing Center, and the A.T. Wehrle Memorial Library.

The A.T. Wehrle Memorial Library is an attractive, comfortable resource center with broad holdings in the humanities with an emphasis in theology and philosophy, including an extensive selection of periodicals and newspapers. Staffed by two professional librarians and support staff, the library provides a full range of reference and instruction services to the Josephinum community. The library’s resources are accessible throughout the campus and through the World Wide Web.

The library’s collection contains more than 140,000 items: 115,000 books, 18,000 volumes of bound periodicals, and over 5,000 audio-visual pieces; it also receives 450 periodical titles and 35 newspapers. The fields of biblical studies, patrology, theology, liturgy, and Church history are emphasized. The areas of philosophy, canon law, spirituality, and pastoral ministry are also strong. A number of subscription databases and electronic resources are available: ATLA Religion Database, with ATLA serials, The Catholic Periodical and Literature Index, Religious and Theological Abstracts, The Philosopher’s Index, Routledge Encyclopedia of Philosophy, and ProQuest General Reference and Religion Collection. The Monsignor Anthony A. Kleinschmidt Special Collections Room houses archival material, rare books, and incunabula.

The library benefits by its membership in the Ohio Private Academic Libraries (OPAL), a consortium of 24 libraries, and OhioLINK, a state-wide consortium of 90 libraries. Through these consortia the Josephinum community has access to and delivery of library resources from the major research universities throughout the State of Ohio. In addition, the library is a member of the Theological Consortium of Greater Columbus, an association of the three seminaries in Central Ohio, who collaborate in developing library resources for theological teaching and learning. The combined holdings of the consortium libraries number more than 350,000 items.

126 The Monsignor Joseph Jessing Center is located on the east side of the campus among tall pines, and is a state-of-the-art facility reflective of the tradition and spirit of the Josephinum. It houses two adjoining conference rooms and a small meeting room, providing much-needed space for supportive activities, including academic and theological symposiums, lectures, and small conferences.

THE CITY

The Pontifical College Josephinum is in Columbus the capital of Ohio since 1812 and a diocesan see city since 1868. Columbus is easily accessible, a hub for numerous airlines and a junction of two important interstate highways.

Since 1931, the seminary has been situated 11 miles north of downtown Columbus, just north of Worthington, Ohio, a prosperous and fast-growing suburb of Columbus. Within a few hundred yards of the seminary property is I-270, which circles the city and is readily accessible. This makes for easy access to the Columbus freeway system, and to the parishes, hospitals, schools, nursing homes, and other sites where seminarians gain pastoral experience.

127 The Columbus metropolitan area offers many cultural attractions. Students are encouraged to attend off-campus lectures, forums, seminars, plays, operas, films, etc. Reduced rates are available at many galleries and theaters in Columbus.

Educational institutions, which afford many such programs, include The Ohio State University, Capital University, Franklin University, Ohio Wesleyan University, Ohio Dominican University, Otterbein College, Trinity Lutheran Seminary, and the Methodist Theological School in Ohio. All are within an easy drive of the seminary.

128 SECTION 8: IMPORTANT DATES FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2013-2014

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Semester Dates August 26th – December 18st

New seminarians arrive Saturday, August 17 Orientation for new seminarians Monday-Friday, August 19-23 CPT* Returning seminarians arrive NLT 11:00 P.M. Friday, August 23 Protecting God's Children, all new faculty & seminarians Friday, August 23 (1:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.) Joint faculty meeting Friday, August 23 Mass of the Holy Spirit & community cookout Sunday August 25 (10:00 & 11:30 A.M -1:30 P.M.) CPT classes begin Monday, August 26 Labor Day holiday Monday, September 2 CPT last day to add course Tuesday, September 3 Apostolic Works orientation for returning seminarians Thursday, September 5 CPT last day to drop course Monday, September 16 CPT last day to remove "I" grade Monday, September 23 Laghi lecture, Archbishop Di Noia, OP Wednesday, September 25 (7:00 P.M.) CPT last day for faculty to remove "I" grade Monday, September 30 College & Pre-Theology (CP) mid-semester exams begin Wednesday, October 9 Lecture series, Fr Wicks, SJ Wednesday, October 16 Mid-semester break, no classes Thursday & Friday, October 17-18 Progress grades due to registrar Monday, October 21 Faculty in-service Thursday, October 31 Eucharistic 40 Hours, no classes Thursday & Friday, October 31-November 1 All Saint's Day and day of recollection Friday, November 1 CP registration for spring semester Monday-Friday, November 4-8 Theology registration for spring semester Monday-Friday, November 11-15 Thanksgiving holiday, no classes Wednesday-Friday, November 27-29 CPT course evaluations Thursday, December 5 Immaculate Conception and day of recollection, no classes Monday, December 9 CPT last day of classes Thursday, December 12 CPT Final exams Friday-Wednesday, December 13-18 Christmas holidays begin Thursday, December 19 CPT grades due to registrar Friday, December 20 Staff breakfast Monday, December 23 (7:30 A.M.) Staff holiday Tuesday & Wednesday, December 24-25 Staff holiday Tuesday, December 31

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Spring Semester 2014

Semester Dates January 13st – May 10th

Staff Holiday Wednesday, January 1 CPT* Returning seminarians arrive NLT 11:00 P.M. Sunday, January 5 College, Pre-Theology, Theology (1T & 2T) Retreat Monday-Friday, January 6-10 Joint faculty meeting Friday, January 10 CPT classes begin Monday, January 13 March for Life, no classes Monday-Wednesday, January 20-22 CPT classes resume Thursday, January 23 CPT last day to add course Thursday, January 23 CPT last day to drop course Monday, February 10 CPT last day for Seminarians to remove "I" grade Monday, February 10 CP mid-semester exams Wednesday, February 12 Josephinum lecture, Dr. Robert George Thursday, February 13 (7:00 P.M.) CPT last day for faculty to remove "I" grade Monday, February 17 Mid-semester break, no classes Friday, February 21 CP Progress grades due to registrar Wednesday, February 26 No classes, Day of recollection Wednesday, March 05 Josephinum lecture, Fr. Francis Martin Wednesday, March 12 (7:00 P.M.) Financial aid workshop Thursday, March 13 (1:00 P.M) No classes, Day of recollection Wednesday, March 19 College & Pre-theology registration for Fall 2014 semester Monday-Friday, March 24-28 Theology registration for Fall 2014 semester Monday-Friday, March 31-April 4 Easter break begins after last class Friday-Sunday, April 11-27 Staff Holiday - Good Friday Friday, April 18 Staff Holiday - Easter Monday Monday, April 21 CPT last day of classes Friday, May 2 CPT Final exams Monday-Friday, May 5-9 CPT grades for graduation candidates due to registrar Wednesday, May 07 CPT Baccalaureate Mass and graduation exercise Saturday, May 10 (9:00 A.M. & 11:15 A.M.) CPT grades due to registrar Friday, May 16

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