Is seminary life hard?
Seminary life is not any harder than college or graduate work at another university. Seminarians have the added responsibilities of developing as men of prayer, and as a bearer of the Good News. Friendships are encouraged with both men and women, but dating is not part of the seminarian’s life since he is preparing for celibacy, not marriage. They have the responsibility like any student, to fulfill the responsibilities that are part of their preparation for the life they’ve chosen. Where do candidates complete their education? Most students complete their undergraduate work at Holy Trinity Seminary in Irving, Texas and earn their degree from The University of Dallas, Irving. A Pre-Theology program is offered to individuals who have an academic degree but need to complete undergraduate requirements in Philosophy and Theology. After College Seminary most students will attend Theologate Seminary at St. Marys Seminary in Houston, Texas and earn a M.Div. from The University of St.
Seminary life is not any harder than college or graduate work at another university but it is different. Seminarians have the added responsibilities of developing as men of prayer, and as a bearer of the Good News. Friendships are encouraged with both men and women, but dating is not part of the seminarian’s life since he is preparing for celibacy, not marriage, They have the responsibility like any student, to fulfill the responsibilities that are part of their preparation for the life they’ve chosen.
