Conception Seminary College

Philosophical and Theological Studies

Seminarian students who enter Conception Seminary College having already completed one bachelor's degree may elect to complete a second bachelor's degree in Philosophical and Theological Studies instead of a Pre-Theological Studies Certificate.

Philosophy

Under the liberal arts and science curriculum, each student must complete a major in Philosophy in the prescribed sequence. Required courses completed for the 30-semester-hour major correspond with the areas of philosophy indicated in the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops' Program of Priestly Formation (Sixth Edition). Graduating seniors are required to complete the Portfolio Assessment Project and the Institutional Assessment examinations.

Pre-Theological Studies

The Pre-Theology Program prepares men who already hold a bachelor's degree for successful completion of graduate theological study. It consists of an academic course of studies in philosophy and theology, spiritual formation for priestly ministry, human formation for personal growth, and pastoral formation in preparation for priestly ministry. Requirements for the Certificate of Completion of Pre-Theological Studies include 30 semester hours of philosophy and 18 hours of theology.