A lot of people have asked about what life is like here in the Seminary and I’ve tried to (and will continue to) write about the people, places and events of seminary life. Tonight, I thought I’d let you know about the academic part of life here. Intellectual formation is a huge part of a seminarian’s life and that means a significant amount of academic work. With a little less than three weeks in the semester it’s crunch time.
Each year, seminarians are expected to take certain classes. You can look at the Seminary website for the course catalog which provides a significant amount of information. Studying theology full time is a lot of work but it is worth it as you leave most classes not only with theological material and insight but usually with suggestions and ideas about how to integrate this material in the life of the Church.
So, a week for me includes the following classes:
+ Johannine Literature
+ Theology of the Body
+ Catholic Church History in the USA
+ Theology of the Priesthood
+ Sacraments of Initiation
+ Spanish
Each year, seminarians are expected to take certain classes. You can look at the Seminary website for the course catalog which provides a significant amount of information. Studying theology full time is a lot of work but it is worth it as you leave most classes not only with theological material and insight but usually with suggestions and ideas about how to integrate this material in the life of the Church.
So, a week for me includes the following classes:
+ Johannine Literature
+ Theology of the Body
+ Catholic Church History in the USA
+ Theology of the Priesthood
+ Sacraments of Initiation
+ Spanish
(can you match the books to the course?)
These are all graduate level classes so they require a significant amount of reading, studying, preparing, presentations, etc. (NOTE: I’m not complaining or whining…just explaining!). Some of my former students will rejoice that I have all of this work. One even said it might be God’s payback to me J!
Now in these final weeks, papers are due, finals need to be prepared for and all of this work needs to come to a close. This happens as the “house” continues to run and we’re expected to contribute to the life of the community here!
The hope is that learning – not only the material – to integrate these courses into our lives while also continuing our commitment to prayer, service in the community and regular meetings and gatherings! It’s all good –but certainly a lot of work! OK off to writing this paper about connaturality and celibacy…anyone got some good ideas for this?
Have a great week!
These are all graduate level classes so they require a significant amount of reading, studying, preparing, presentations, etc. (NOTE: I’m not complaining or whining…just explaining!). Some of my former students will rejoice that I have all of this work. One even said it might be God’s payback to me J!
Now in these final weeks, papers are due, finals need to be prepared for and all of this work needs to come to a close. This happens as the “house” continues to run and we’re expected to contribute to the life of the community here!
The hope is that learning – not only the material – to integrate these courses into our lives while also continuing our commitment to prayer, service in the community and regular meetings and gatherings! It’s all good –but certainly a lot of work! OK off to writing this paper about connaturality and celibacy…anyone got some good ideas for this?
Have a great week!
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