What is the seminary like?
A seminary is a place to prepare and train men for the priesthood while they continue to discern God’s call and will in their lives. There are two types of seminaries – College Seminaries and Major Seminaries (Theologates). Both are academic institutions and, like any other place of higher learning, one takes classes and works towards receiving fully accredited 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. In addition to classes, there would be times of daily prayer (such as Mass and Liturgy of the Hours). Like any other college / theologate, seminarians have free time which they may use to study, pray, exercise, play sports, read, watch TV, go to the movies, or simply hang out with their friends. There are also opportunities for pastoral and communi
