Academic Calendar 2014-2015 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS LETTER FROM SHMS RECTOR/PRESIDENT ......................................................... 4 TELEPHONE DIRECTORY .......................................................................................... 5 ACADEMIC CALENDAR .............................................................................................. 6 ABOUT SHMS .................................................................................................................. 7 MISSION, VALUES, AND INSTITUTIONAL GOALS ................................................................ 8 OVERVIEW OF SACRED HEART MAJOR SEMINARY ........................................................ 10 HISTORY ......................................................................................................................... 11 ACCREDITATION ............................................................................................................. 14 INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERSHIP ......................................................................................... 15 STUDENT RESOURCES .............................................................................................. 16 COMPUTER LAB ............................................................................................................. 17 ACADEMIC SKILLS CENTER ........................................................................................... 17 LIBRARY ........................................................................................................................ 17 LITURGY LAB ................................................................................................................ 18 SATELLITES .................................................................................................................... 18 ARCHDIOCESE OF DETROIT CENTRAL SERVICE DEPARTMENTS ..................................... 18 CONSORTIUMS ................................................................................................................ 18 STUDENT LIFE ............................................................................................................. 21 COUNCILS ...................................................................................................................... 22 LAY MINISTRY FORMATION OPPORTUNITIES ................................................................. 22 OPPORTUNITIES ............................................................................................................. 24 POLICIES ........................................................................................................................ 25 FINANCIAL AID............................................................................................................ 32 STUDENT COSTS ......................................................................................................... 38 2014-2015 SCHOOL YEAR TUITION AND FEES ............................................................... 39 STUDENT COSTS ............................................................................................................ 41 ADMISSIONS POLICIES ............................................................................................. 42 COMMUTER ADMISSIONS: COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS ................................................. 43 COMMUTER ADMISSIONS: GRADUATE SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY ...................................... 50 SEMINARIAN ADMISSIONS ............................................................................................. 58 REGISTRATION ........................................................................................................... 64 ACADEMIC POLICIES ................................................................................................ 67 2 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS ............................................................................................ 81 PERMANENT DIACONATE ACADEMIC PROGRAMS .......................................................... 82 CERTIFICATE IN CATHOLIC THEOLOGY……………………………………………….. 86 BASIC UNDERGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN CATHOLIC THEOLOGY ....................................... 87 BASIC UNDERGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN MUSIC MINISTRY ............................................... 89 INTERMEDIATE DIPLOMA IN DIACONAL STUDIES………………………………………91 ASSOCIATE OF ARTS IN MINISTRY ................................................................................. 93 BACHELOR OF ARTS ....................................................................................................... 95 BACHELOR OF PHILOSOPHY ......................................................................................... 101 GRADUATE PREREQUISITES COMPLETION PROGRAM ................................................... 103 GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN PASTORAL MINISTRY ............................................................ 104 MASTER OF ARTS IN THEOLOGY .................................................................................. 106 MASTER OF ARTS IN PASTORAL MINISTRY .................................................................. 109 MASTER OF DIVINITY .................................................................................................. 114 BACCALAUREATE IN SACRED THEOLOGY .................................................................... 120 POST GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN THE NEW EVANGELIZATION………………………123 LICENTIATE IN SACRED THEOLOGY ............................................................................. 124 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ......................................................................................... 127 UNDERGRADUATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS .................................................................. 128 GRADUATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ............................................................................. 142 BOARD OF TRUSTEES, OFFICES OF THE SEMINARY, AND FACULTY ..... 168 SHMS BOARD OF TRUSTEES ....................................................................................... 169 OFFICES OF THE SEMINARY .......................................................................................... 169 FULL TIME FACULTY ................................................................................................... 171 PART TIME FACULTY ................................................................................................... 175 3 Dear Reader, In his Encyclical Evangelii Gaudium, Pope Francis reminds us of the importannce of being joyful witnesses of the Gospel. The authentic joy that radiates from a disciple of Christ comes from one who desires to know, love, and serve God by reverencing his presence in each person we meet. It is my hope thhat your studies at Sacred Heart Major Seminary transform every aspect of your liife and increase your zeal for evangelization. In this Bulletin you will find all the necessary information regarding our institution to help you respond fully to the call of the Lord. The program goals, policies, and information articulate the many opportunities you will have, but also be assured that each department is ready to assist you personally as you move through our programs. It is a joy to welcome you to Sacred Heart, and let’s commend all our work and efforts to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Sincerely in Christ, Very Rev. Msgr. Todd J. Lajiness Rector / President 4 Telephone Directory Front Desk Reception 313-883-8500 Academic Skills Center 313-883-8768 Business Office 313-883-8692 Cardinal Szoka Library 313-883-8650 Institute for Ministry/Commuter Admissions 313-883-8520 Office of the Dean of Studies 313-883-8556 Office of Development and Stewardship 313-883-8508 Office of Financial Aid 313-883-8534 Office of Graduate Programs in the New Evangelization 313-883-8792 Office of the Rector/President 313-883-8501 Office of the Registrar 313-883-8545 Office of the Vice Rector/Dean of Formation 313-883-8563 Security 313-883-8653 Vocations Office 313-237-5875 Weather Hotline 313-883-8780 5 Academic Calendar 2014-2015 Fall 2014 Spring 2014 Early Registration April 1-July 31 Early Registration March 1-31 Regular Registration August 1-31 Regular Registration April 1-30 Late Registration September 1-9 Late Registration May 1-6 Classes Begin September 2 Classes Begin May 4 Add/Drop Period September 2-9 Add/Drop Period May 4-6 Discernment October 19 Memorial Day (no classes) May 25 Mid-Term Exams October 20-24 Last Day to Withdraw May 29 Last Day to Withdraw November 7 Final Exams June 17-18 Thanksgiving Recess Deadline: Filing Application for (no classes) November 26-28 Fall Graduation 2015 June 19 Admissions Deadline End of Spring Term June 19 for Winter Term December 5 Spring Graduation June 20 Deadline: Filing Application for Winter & Spring Graduation 2015 December 5 Feast of the Immaculate Conception (no day classes; refer to final exam schedule for day exam make-up) December 8 Final Exams December 8-12 End of Fall Term December 12 Fall Graduation December 13 Winter 2015 Summer 2015 Early Registration November 1-30 Early Registration March 1-31 Regular Registration December 1-23 Regular Registration April 1-30 Late Registration December 24-January 9 Late Registration May 1-6 Classes Begin January 5 Summer I Classes Begin July 6 Add/Drop Period January 5-9 Summer I Add/Drop Period July 6 Theological Reflection January 10 Summer I Last Day to Withdraw July 14 MLK Jr Holiday (no classes) January 19 Summer I Final Exams July 21 Mid-Term Exams February 23-27 Summer Break July 22 Spring Break March 2-6 Summer II Classes Begin July 23 Last Day to Withdraw March