What is a seminary or house of formation like?
A seminary or house of formation is a place to prepare and train men for the priesthood while they continue to discern God’s call and will in their lives. In a house of formation, academic instructions takes place elsewhere, whereas in as a seminary is also an academic institutions and so like any other place of higher learning, one takes classes, and works toward receiving fully accredited college degrees. A college seminary focuses on undergraduate studies and so is very much like any other college in terms of curriculum. Usually seminarians are asked to seek an undergraduate degree in Philosophy. A major seminary is a Graduate school and so offers Masters degrees in Theology. The Diocese of San Diego utilizes the St. Francis Center for Priestly Formation to prepare candidates for entry into a major seminary. In addition to classes, there would be times of daily prayer (such as mass). At times things are very busy at the seminary (exam week!). Candidates have free time, which they ma
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