Intellectual Formation
 “There is a reciprocal relationship between spiritual
and intellectual formation. The intellectual life nourishes the spiritual life, but the spiritual also opens vistas of understanding--credo ut intelligam. . .
Intellectual formation is a fundamental demand of man's intelligence by which he participates in the light of God's mind and seeks to acquire a wisdom which in turn opens to and is directed towards knowing and adhering to God."
(Program for Priestly Formation #136)
Cardinal Glennon College's academic program is a four year collaborative-model which operates in cooperation with Saint Louis University. Classes for the first two years of study focus upon the general liberal arts education and are taken at the University. The final two years focus upon the major concentration, philosophy, at the Seminary which awards the Bachelor of Arts degree after successful completion of the program of study.
The course of studies consists of:
- Philosophy: Logic,
Cosmology, Epistemology, Philosophical Anthropology, Metaphysics, Natural Theology,
Ethics, History of
Philosophy (Ancient, Medieval, Modern,
Contemporary), and Philosophy Synthesis
required
- Theology: Catholic
Doctrine, Catholic Morality, Liturgy &
Sacraments, Introduction to Scripture, and Christian Prayer
- Languages: Latin; Other languages according to the
needs of the seminarian’s sponsoring bishop
- Mathematics and Natural Sciences
- Social and Behavioral Sciences
(one course each in Psychology and Sociology
required)
- History (one course in Western Civilization and two
courses in Church History required)
- English/Literature
(one course in composition and two courses
in literature required)
- Communication and
Fine Arts
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Humanities
Option |
Language
Option |
Math and
Science Option |
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Philosophy |
35 hours |
35 hours |
35 hours |
| Theology |
12 hours |
12 hours |
12 hours |
| Church History |
4 hours |
4 hours |
4 hours |
| Catechetical
Methods |
2 hours |
2 hours |
2 hours |
|
English/Literature |
12 hours |
9 hours |
9 hours |
|
Social/Behavioral Sciences |
12 hours |
9 hours |
9 hours |
|
History |
9 hours |
6 hours |
6 hours |
|
Communication & Fine Arts |
9 hours |
9 hours |
6 hours |
| Latin |
9 hours |
9 hours |
9 hours |
| Modern
Language |
|
9 hours |
|
| Mathematics |
3 hours |
3 hours |
9 hours |
| Science |
6 hours |
6 hours |
12 hours |
| Electives |
10 hours |
10 hours |
10 hours |
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| TOTAL |
123 hours |
123 hours |
123 hours |
“A crucial stage of intellectual formation is the study of philosophy which leads to a deeper understanding and interpretation of the person, and of the person’s freedom and relationship with the world and with God.” (Pastores Dabo Vobis # 52)
The College Seminary staff expects each student to display excellence in academic achievement according to his unique God-given ability. While "educational standards should not be so rigid or restrictive as to close the door to candidates who are lacking in some dimension of the required educational background" (PPF, #183), it is the expectation of Cardinal Glennon College Seminary that all students accepted into the program will be able to achieve a 2.5 grade point average or better. Any student whose grade point average in the previous quarter is below 2.5 will have his study habits monitored and non-academic activities curtailed.
To avoid academic probation, the College Seminary Program requires every seminarian to study on the average of at least three hours a day. Study is a major part of the student’s life and it cannot be neglected without serious harm to his vocational pursuits. The daily schedule allows significant time in the evening for the seminarian to devote his attention to study.
Expectations in Intellectual Formation:
- Punctual attendance at all classes
- Consistent and diligent class work
- Respect and politeness towards professors, staff, and other students
- Honesty in submitting only his own personal work on assignments, papers, and exams
- Excellence in academic achievement according to one’s ability
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