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.