ST. MARY’S SEMINARY & UNIVERSITYThe School of Theology

andThe Ecclesiastical Theological Faculty

Academic Catalog 2020-2021

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ST. MARY’S SEMINARY & UNIVERSITY

The School of Theologyand

The Ecclesiastical Theological Faculty

Academic Catalog2020-2021

Mission Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1History. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Sulpician Tradition at St. Mary’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Theological Learning Goals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Admissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Ecclesiastical Theological Degrees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Baccalaureate in Sacred Theology Degree. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Licentiate in Sacred Theology Degree (S.T.L.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Doctorate in Sacred Theology Degree (S.T.D.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15School of Theology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Master of Divinity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 B.A./M.A. Degree Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

M.A. in Theology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Pre-Theology Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Program of Pastoral Formation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21St. Mary’s Ecumenical Institute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Educational Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Service to the Wider Community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Academic Policies & Procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Course Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Sacred Scripture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Church History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Moral & Spiritual Theology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Pastoral Theology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Systematic & Liturgical Theology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Pre-Theology/ Liberal Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Philosophy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Religious Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Board of Trustees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53Administrative Officers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55Academic Faculty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Location & Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . inside back cover

Table of Contents

Rev. Phillip J. Brown, P.S.S. and Most Rev. William E. Lori.

St. Mary's Seminary & University, founded inBaltimore in 1791 by the Society of SaintSulpice, strives, as its primary purpose, toprovide an outstanding spiritual, intellectual,and pastoral preparation of candidates for theRoman Catholic priesthood. Following in theSulpician seminary tradition, it seeks to dothis as a formational community grounded inJesus Christ and primarily directed towarddiocesan priestly service in the Church.

This fundamental commitment provides thecontext and stimulus for our distinctive grad-uate and professional programs in theology

and ministry, especially in continuing forma-tion and ecumenical theological study.

St. Mary's Seminary & University awards the-ological degrees both as a civil university andas a canonically recognized EcclesiasticalFaculty.

Approved by the Board of Trustees of St. Mary’s Seminary & University

April 11, 1992

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Mission Statement

St. Mary's Seminary & University was found-ed in 1791 by the Society of St. Sulpice(Sulpicians), a French society of diocesanpriests dedicated exclusively to the formationof priests. It has the distinction of being thefirst Roman Catholic seminary established inthe United States. At the invitation of BishopJohn Carroll, first Roman Catholic Bishop inthe United States, Father François Nagot,S.S., led a group of Sulpician faculty and sem-inarians to Baltimore and began priestly for-mation on October 3, 1791.

St. Mary's Seminary was chartered as a civiluniversity by the Maryland General Assemblyin 1805. In 1822 Pope Pius VII granted theSeminary canonical recognition as anEcclesiastical Faculty, empowered to granttheological degrees in the name of the HolySee, the first such honor bestowed upon anyeducational institution in the United States.

The original seminary buildings were locatedon Paca Street in downtown Baltimore wherethe historic Chapel of the Presentation,designed by Maximilian Godefroy, and theMother Seton House, original residence of St.Elizabeth Ann Seton, still remain. In 1929

the present major seminary building wasopened in the Roland Park section of north-ern Baltimore. The Italian Renaissance edi-fice with its inscription Go Teach All Nationsand its pediment representing Christ’s com-missioning of the Apostles is a recognized aca-demic, ecclesiastical, and architectural land-mark in Baltimore.

Throughout its distinguished history St.Mary's has had significant influence on thelife of the Church in Baltimore and in theUnited States, through its St. Charles Collegedivision (the pioneer minor seminary begunin 1848 in Ellicott City, MD, by theSulpicians), at Paca Street, or at Roland Park.Among its most distinguished deceased alum-ni are James Cardinal Gibbons; LawrenceCardinal Shehan; Joseph Cardinal Bernardin;Venerable Michael McGivney, founder of theKnights of Columbus; and Raymond E.Brown, S.S., an internationally renowned20th Century Biblical scholar.

In 1968 St. Mary's Seminary & Universityestablished the Ecumenical Institute ofTheology in response to the ecumenical andinterreligious initiatives begun at the Second

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History

St. Mary’s Seminary, Paca Street (circa 1960s)

Vatican Council (1962-1965). TheEcumenical Institute holds evening andSaturday courses in theology and ministry forthe general public. The Archdiocese ofBaltimore utilizes the Ecumenical Institutefor the theological training of many of its layecclesial ministers.

In response to Pope John Paul II’s ApostolicExhortation Pastores Dabo Vobis, St. Mary’sSeminary & University established its resi-dential Center for Continuing Formation in1996, furthering its mission by adding pro-grams for the ongoing formation of ordainedpriests. The Center also provides an ideal set-ting for meetings of bishops, clergy confer-ences, parish groups, and ecumenical organi-zations.

In 2002 St. Mary’s Seminary & University cre-ated the Raymond E. Brown Center, expand-ing the Knott Library and providing furtherclassroom resources. It also houses the lateFather Raymond Brown’s Johannine researchcollection, and the Associated Archives,which include the historical records of St.Mary’s Seminary & University, the Society ofSt. Sulpice, and the Archdiocese ofBaltimore. They jointly contain many of themost important documents of the history ofthe Catholic Church in the United States.Access to both is limited by appointment toqualified scholars and researchers.

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Our Lady of the Angels Chapel on the grounds of the former St. Charles College.

St. Mary's Seminary & University fol-lows the norms for the formation ofCatholic priests contained in the Codeof Canon Law, Pope John Paul II's1992 Apostolic Exhortation PastoresDabo Vobis, Ratio Fundamentalis(2016), the current edition of theProgram of Priestly Formation (PPF)of the United States Conference ofCatholic Bishops, and all other applica-ble norms of ecclesiastical authority.The Ecclesiastical Theological Facultyis bound by and follows the norms ofthe Apostolic Constitution VeritatisGaudium (2018).

St. Mary’s is a Sulpician seminaryunder the governance of the AmericanProvince of the Society of St. Sulpice.The Society was founded by Fr. Jean-Jacques Olier at the Church of St.Sulpice in Paris in 1641. Today theSulpicians direct major seminaries inthe United States, France, Canada,Colombia, Vietnam, Japan, andZambia. St. Mary’s Seminary is gov-erned by and forms seminariansaccording to the values and principlesof priestly formation contained in theConstitutions of the Society of St.Sulpice.

St. Mary’s is committed to and carries out itsprogram in accordance with the almost 400-year-old Sulpician tradition of priestly for-mation, which includes:

Commitment to MinisterialPriesthood: Sulpicians are known for their recognition ofthe indispensable importance of the ministe-rial priesthood and their clear focus on priest-ly formation. St. Mary’s recognizes this tradi-tional emphasis as critical both for the futureof the Church and for the future of society.

Emphasis upon Spiritual Formation: The first generation of Sulpicians stressed theprogressive initiation of each seminarian intothe spiritual life through personal prayer andspiritual direction. St. Mary’s recognizes thatmere professionalism does not substitute forpersonal commitment to Christ and a strongprayer life.

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Sulpician Tradition at St. Mary’s

Rev. Phillip J. Brown, P.S.S., J.C.L., J.C.D., President-Rector

Creation of a Formational Community: The early Sulpicians were convinced that aseminary must be a true formational commu-nity (communauté éducatrice) where priest-hood is modeled effectively by the priests onthe faculty who come to know those in forma-tion well through their personal encounterswith them. St. Mary’s reaffirms the irreplace-able importance of personal presence andeffective witness to those in formation, notonly in the classroom but also in prayer andcommunity life.

Collegiality: The Sulpician tradition stresses collegiality asan essential aspect of priestly formation. St.Mary’s considers collegiality crucial to effec-tive leadership, for maintaining a strong andunified program, and for modeling collabora-tion in ministry.

Cultivating an Apostolic Spirit: The Sulpician tradition forms priests whohave a strong sense of mission imbued withthe apostolic spirit of Christ. Responding tothe needs of the Church today, St. Mary’sencourages those in formation to develop zealfor evangelization and a love for pastoral serv-ice.

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St. Mary’s Seminary faculty emphasizes thefollowing goals in teaching theology as part ofits program of priestly formation, and assessesstudents accordingly.

Authentic Catholic Teaching: Courses present thoroughly and in detailauthentic Catholic teaching on all topics.Clear distinction is made between Catholicdoctrine and theological opinion.Seminarians are expected to demonstratemastery of the Catholic doctrinal and theolog-ical tradition during their course of studies.

Theological Methodology andDevelopment:Courses survey and explain responsible con-temporary theological opinion in the Church.Seminarians are expected to demonstrate agrasp of the history of the development ofdoctrine and of the various types of theologi-cal argument.

Theology in Practice:Courses emphasize the pastoral and spiritualimplications of the faith for both priestly lifeand priestly ministry. Seminarians are expect-ed to demonstrate theological competency

while treating the real life questions and con-cerns of contemporary believers.

Ecumenical and Interfaith Context: The theological program makes special noteof the ecumenical and interfaith context offaith in the modern world. Seminarians areexpected to demonstrate competent Catholicministry in a pluralistic American culture.

Communication and Lifelong Learning:The entire seminary program provides alearning environment which holds all stu-dents accountable for effective communica-tion. Seminarians are expected to demon-strate effective written and oral communica-tion, and effective critical reading and think-ing, as a foundation for lifelong learning andcontinuing priestly formation.

Theological Learning Goals

Fr. Brown and Rev. Mr. Jonathan Kuhar welcomed all the new seminarians and faculty members at the Covenant liturgy to begin the new academic year, August 2019.

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The School of Theology is the program for thetheological formation of seminarians at St.Mary's Seminary & University. The School ofTheology offers degree programs and coursesprimarily to resident Catholic seminarians.On a very limited basis, it may also admit full-time non-resident students not preparing forthe Roman Catholic priesthood with the clearunderstanding that the School of Theology’sacademic and pastoral programs are specifi-cally designed for Catholic seminarians andprescribed by the U.S. Bishops' Program ofPriestly Formation (PPF).

By virtue of its charter, St. Mary’s studentscan also earn from St. Mary's EcclesiasticalTheological Faculty the ecclesiastical degreesof Bachelor of Sacred Theology (S.T.B.) andLicentiate in Sacred Theology (S.T.L.) con-currently with civil degrees.

The Middle States Commission on HigherEducation (MSCHE) has accredited theundergraduate Bachelor of Arts (B.A) and the

two graduate degree programs offered in theSchool of Theology: the Master of Divinity(M.Div.) and the Master of Arts (Theology)(M.A.).

The Association of Theological Schools in theUnited States and Canada (ATS) has accredit-ed two graduate degree programs offered inthe School of Theology: the Master ofDivinity (M.Div.) and the Master of Arts(Theology) (M.A.).

Admissions

All incoming seminarians receive a special blessing as they arrive at St. Mary’s. Rev. Mr. Malachi Clark (Diocese of Syracuse) bestows a blessing in the pew where

St. John Paul II prayed when he visited St. Mary’s in 1995.

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Admission of Resident SeminariansPrerequisites

Seminarians enrolling in the theology pro-gram must meet the following requirements:

1. A bachelor’s degree from an accreditedcollege or university;

2. A minimum of 30 earned semester cred-its in philosophy and 12 in undergradu-ate theology or religious studies in pre-scribed fields of study;

3. Prerequisite familiarity with the westernintellectual tradition in history, arts andliterature, communications, and rhetoric, as obtained through appropriatecoursework in these areas.

Admission Requirements

The applicant must schedule an admissionsinterview, and should have the followingmaterials sent to the Vice Rector’s Office atthe address below as soon as possible:

1. Official original transcripts from all high schools, colleges, universities, andtheologates attended;

2. Application form and fee; 3. Official letter of recommendation from

sponsoring diocese or religious commu-nity;

4. Students transferring from other semi-naries or formation programs must sub-mit their most recent evaluations fromthose institutions;

5. Baptism and confirmation certificates; 6. Statement on the priesthood; 7. Evaluations and recommendations from

previous seminaries or houses of forma-tion;

8. Autobiography; 9. Job or ministerial performance review

from current or most recent employer;

10. Physical exam report, including tubercu-losis and HIV test results;

11. Copy of current visa and passport if non-US citizen and address in country ofcitizenship;

12. Copy of latest TOEFL iBT scores andreports,: (minimum required score of91) taken within the past year, if non-native speaker of English;

13. Federal and state criminal backgroundchecks;

14. Psychological report;15. Two recent photos.

An Admissions Committee reviews applica-tions of prospective resident seminarians andmakes its recommendations to the PresidentRector who sends notice regarding accept-ance both to the applicant and to his sponsor-ing diocese. For an application packet withmore information on these and other require-ments, please contact:

Admissions—Office of the Vice RectorSt. Mary’s Seminary & University5400 Roland AvenueBaltimore, Maryland 21210-1994or admissions@stmarys.edu

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Admission of Non-ResidentStudentsPrerequisites

1. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university;

2. A minimum of 30 earned semester cred-its in philosophy and 12 in undergradu-ate theology or religious studies in pre-scribed fields of study;

3. Prerequisite familiarity with the westernintellectual tradition in history, arts andliterature, and communications and rhet-oric as obtained through appropriatecoursework in these areas.

Admission Requirements

The applicant should send the following tothe Dean of the School of Theology as soonas possible:

1. Application form and fee; 2. Official original transcripts from all

previous high schools, colleges, universities, and theologates;

3. Two letters of recommendation frompersons in a position to judge the appli-cant’s aptitude for graduate-professionaltheological studies. If a student is studying for ordained ministry in a particular church, an additional letter ofrecommendation from an official of thatchurch is required;

4. Latest TOEFL iBT scores and report,:(minimum required score of 91) takenwithin the past year, if applicant is a non-native English speaker.

Admissions—Office of the Dean of theSchool of TheologySt. Mary’s Seminary & University5400 Roland AvenueBaltimore, Maryland 21210-1994

The Dean of the School of Theology reviewsapplications of prospective non-residents andnotifies the applicant of the decision.

Candidates for PriestlyOrdinationAfter completion of all pre-theology require-ments, all candidates, regardless of degreeprogram, must complete the entire cycle oftheology courses. No exceptions to this policywill be made other than in certain casesinvolving seminarians who are 50 years of ageor older. The entire pre-theology and theolo-gy curriculum, designed to be completed insix years, is as follows. The number of semes-ter credit hours per course is three unless oth-erwise noted.

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FALL I (1st Pre-theology) Philosophical Anthropology Ancient Philosophy Introduction to Catholic Catechism I Prayer and Priesthood I (1.5 credits) Communication for Pastors (1.5 credits)Introduction to Philosophical Argumentation

FALL II (2nd Pre-theology) Epistemological Issues in Theology Contemporary Issues in Philosophy Philosophy of Nature Ecclesiastical Latin I or Pastoral Spanish I

urriculum Schema

SPRING I (1st Pre-theology) Philosophical EthicsMedieval and Modern PhilosophyIntroduction to Catholic Catechism IIPrayer and Priesthood II (1.5 credits)Communication for Pastors II (1.5 credits)

SPRING II (2nd Pre-theology) MetaphysicsIntroduction to Scripture Philosophy of God Ecclesiastical Latin II or Pastoral Spanish II

ACADEMIC RESOURCE SUPPORT SERVICES

(These in-house services are available to Pre-Theology and Theology Studentsin a small class, one-on-one tutorial basis, and

trained peer tutoring, as mandated, needed or recommended)

Communication for Pastors I & IIGrammar for Writing I & II

Writing for Philosophy and TheologyThe Catholic Theological Tradition in Literature & Arts

CulturesSpeech

Model Pre-Theology Curriculum Schema

FALL1st Theology 15 creditsThe Bible in Church (1.5) Theological Anthropology Fundamental Theology Liturgical Theology Spiritual Theology (1.5) Ancient/Medieval Church History

2nd Theology 15 creditsProphetic LiteraturePauline Epistles Christology/Soteriology Medical Ethics Pastoral Care & Practice I (1.5) Pastoral Internship I (1.5)

3rd Theology 15 creditsCatholic Social Ethics American CatholicismSurvey of Canon Law Preaching the LectionaryPastor as Catechist (1.5) Pastoral Internship III (1.5)

4th Theology 15 creditsThe Gospel of JohnPatristics Theology of the Eucharist Marian Theology/Spirituality (1.5) Eschatology (1.5)Elective

SPRING1st Theology 15 creditsPentateuch/Historical Literature Gospels of Mark/Matthew Doctrine of God Foundations of Moral Theology Modern/Contemporary Church History

2nd Theology 15 creditsGospel of Luke/Acts of the ApostlesTheology of the Church Sexuality/Celibacy/Marriage Basic Effective Preaching Pastoral Care & Practice II (1.5) Pastoral Internship II (1.5)

3rd Theology 16 creditsPsalms & Wisdom Literature Sacramentology & Practicum (4) Sacramental & Marriage Law Pastor as Evangelist (1.5) Pastoral Internship IV (1.5)Elective

4th Theology 16 creditsSacraments of Penance and AnointingTheology of Ministry and OrdainedPriesthoodEcumenism Pastoral Administration & Leadership Eucharist Practicum (1) Elective

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The three electives listed in the last three semesters must be distributed as follows: one inMoral/Spiritual Theology, one in Systematic/Liturgical Theology, and one free elective.

All courses are three (3) credit unless indicated otherwise.

Model Theological Curriculum Schema

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St. Mary’s Seminary & University is the firsteducational institution in the United Stateswith the right to grant academic degrees bythe authority of the Holy See, first authorizedin 1822 by Pope Pius VII at the request ofArchbishop Ambrose Maréchal, S.S., thirdArchbishop of Baltimore.

The statutes and privileges of theEcclesiastical Theological Faculty of St.Mary’s Seminary & University were recentlyrenewed by the Holy See.

Baccalaureate in SacredTheology (S.T.B.)The requirements for the baccalaureatedegree are as follows: 1. Completion of the philosophical and

undergraduate theological coursework asdefined in the current edition of theProgram for Priestly Formation;

2. Completion of 95 graduate credit hoursof course work;

3. The maintaining of a 2.5 G.P.A. for theS.T.B. courses;

4. The successful completion of writtencomprehensive examinations. A copy of the comprehensive examination questions is available through the officeof the Dean of the Ecclesiastical Faculty(Praeses).

Ecclesiastical Theological Degrees

Rev. Mr. Thiago DaSilva (Diocese of Worcester) receiving his degree from Rev. Phillip J. Brown, P.S.S. with Most Rev. William E. Lori and Dr. Pat Fosarelli Graduation 2019

Although the number of graduate credithours required for the S.T.B. could be com-pleted in six semesters, seminarians will berequired to take the S.T.B. courses in accor-dance with the cycle of courses required forpriesthood candidates. Thus, seminarians willnot complete all of the requirements for theS.T.B. degree until they are in their eighthsemester of theology at St. Mary’s. However,qualified seminarians will be permitted tobegin taking S.T.L. courses and fulfillingS.T.L. requirements during their seventh andeighth semesters of theology. The number ofsemester credit hours per course is threeunless otherwise noted.

PhilosophyIntroduction to Philosophical ArgumentationAncient PhilosophyMedieval and Modern PhilosophyContemporary Issues in PhilosophyPhilosophical EthicsPhilosophical AnthropologyPhilosophy of NaturePhilosophy of GodEpistemological Issues in Theology MetaphysicsTOTAL CREDITS 30

Religious StudiesIntroduction to Catholic Catechism IIntroduction to Catholic Catechism IIIntroduction to ScripturePrayer and PriesthoodTOTAL CREDITS 12

Church HistoryAncient and Medieval ChristianityModern and Contemporary CatholicismAmerican CatholicismTOTAL CREDITS 9

Sacred ScripturePentateuch and Historical LiteratureProphetic LiteraturePauline EpistlesJohannine LiteratureThe Bible in the Church (1.5 credits)The Gospels of Mark & MatthewThe Gospel of Luke/Acts of the ApostlesTOTAL CREDITS 19.5

Moral and Spiritual TheologySpiritual Theology (1.5 credits)Foundations of Moral TheologyCatholic Social EthicsMarriage, Human Sexuality, and CelibacySacraments of Penance and AnointingMedical EthicsOne electiveTOTAL CREDITS 19.5

Systematic and Liturgical TheologyLiturgical TheologyTheological AnthropologyFundamental TheologyDoctrine of GodChristology/SoteriologyTheology of the ChurchSacramental Theology: Baptism andConfirmation & Practicum (4 credits)Theology of the Eucharist & Practicum (4credits)Theology of Ministry and OrdainedPriesthoodPatristic TheologyOne ElectiveTOTAL CREDITS 35

Pastoral TheologyPastor as Catechist (1.5 credits)Pastor as Evangelist (1.5 credits)Survey of Canon LawCanon Law of Marriage Pastoral Ministry: Ecumenical/InterfaithTOTAL CREDITS 12

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS 95

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Licentiate in Sacred Theology(S.T.L.)The Licentiate in Sacred Theology is a two-year program of advanced theological studiesbeyond the first cycle of general theologicalstudies. It includes both a specialization inone area of theology and a major researchpaper. St. Mary’s Ecclesiastical TheologicalFaculty offers the opportunity for specializa-tion in Biblical Theology, SystematicTheology, or Moral Theology.

Requirements for Admission: 1. The S.T.B. degree or equivalent; 2. A cumulative Grade Point Average of 3.0

(B) in the S.T.B. program or other evi-dence indicating solid assurance that thestudent is capable of 3.0 S.T.L. work;

3. Presentation of first cycle writtenresearch work;

4. Proven reading skills in Latin and onemodern language other than English use-ful for theological study. The require-ment may be satisfied either by a highschool transcript showing three (3) years’work in the area or a college level tran-script showing two (2) years’ work in thearea or by competency examination;

5. A student concentrating in the area ofBiblical Theology must fulfill languagerequirements in either Biblical Greek orBiblical Hebrew. Greek and/or Hebrewrequirements may be fulfilled by a year’swork in the language area.

The Licentiate Program 1. Four semesters in the program; 2. A total of 24 credits of 700/800 level sem-

inars and/or elective courses; a. Five courses must be in the student's

area of specialization, and two of thesemust be at the 800 level.

b. Of the remaining three courses, onemust be a specially designated 800-level interdisciplinary seminar.

c. The area of specialization must bedetermined before the beginning ofthe second semester.

d. Normally no more than nine creditsmay be taken during any one semester.Options for scheduling course require-ments over the four semesters may bediscussed with the Praeses.

e. Normally no more than six credits maybe taken as independent study courses.

f. Normally no more than six credits may be taken outside St. Mary’sEcclesiastical Faculty.

3. A cumulative Grade Point Average of 3.0(B) is required with an average of 3.0 inthe student’s field of concentration andno grade in any course may be below a C.

4. A major research paper of 75-100 pagesdemonstrating scholarly competence in atopic in the student’s area of concentra-tion;

a. Before the end of the second month ofthe student’s second semester, the stu-dent must choose a director ordinarilydrawn from among the members of theEcclesiastical Theological Faculty.

b. Further, the student must present tothe Praeses, before the end of the thirdmonth of that semester, a topic propos-al and a brief outline for his approval.

5. Toward the end of the curriculum, thestudent must pass a 60 minute oral com-prehensive examination on the researchpaper and on ten selected theologicaltopics. A 3.0 (B) is required for the exam-ination. The examination board consistsof the student’s research paper director, asecond reader, and the Praeses or his del-egate.

6. All work for the S.T.L. program must becompleted within five years of matricula-tion.

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Doctorate in Sacred Theology(S.T.D.)The Doctorate of Sacred Theology (S.T.D.) isthe ecclesiastical degree enabling the holderto teach in an ecclesiastical faculty. The goal ofthe degree program is to train a scholar whohas a broad knowledge of theology, a criticalcompetence in theological methodology, anda specialization in a field of theology where heor she can do original research. The S.T.D.thesis “makes a real contribution to theprogress of science” (Sapientia Christiana, 49,iii).

While St. Mary’s is authorized by the Holy Seeto grant the S.T.D. degree, it chooses to pro-ceed very cautiously in admitting only thosecandidates of clear promise whose researchinterests coincide with that of faculty mem-bers capable of and interested in doctoraldirection. Applicants must possess theLicentiate in Sacred Theology (S.T.L.) degreeor equivalent work done within an ecclesiasti-cal faculty, with a G.P.A. of 3.50.

Application letters should include the identifi-cation of a proposed field of specializationalong with a statement of scholarly goals andtwo letters of recommendation from people ina position to judge the candidate’s aptitude fordoctoral work.

An admissions committee of the EcclesiasticalTheological Faculty reviews applications ofprospective doctoral students, and the Praesesnotifies students of its decision.

S.T.D. requirements include: 1. Successful completion (3.50 G.P.A.) of

twelve additional credits, which include atleast two 800-level seminars with theremaining credits done in directedresearch taken during at least one year ofresidence;

2. Two terms of service as a teaching assis-tant;

3. Competency in Latin and two modernlanguages other than English that are use-ful for scholarly research; the require-ment may be satisfied either by a highschool transcript showing three (3) years’work in the area or a college level tran-script showing two (2) years’ work in thearea or by competency examination;

4. A student concentrating in the area ofBiblical Theology must fulfill languagerequirements in both Biblical Greek andBiblical Hebrew; Greek and Hebrewrequirements may be fulfilled by a year’swork in the language area;

5. Submission by the end of the first year ofa dissertation proposal approved by thestudent’s director and the EcclesiasticalFaculty Admissions Committee;

6. Two semesters of dissertation guidance,leading to completion of a doctoral disser-tation not to exceed 80,000 words; the dis-sertation is ordinarily defended withinfive years, with the possibility of extensiongranted by the Admissions Committee ofthe Ecclesiastical Theological Faculty;

7. Defense of the dissertation before a com-mittee appointed by the Praeses and con-sisting of the director, two readers, andthe Praeses or his delegate as Chair.

St. Mary’s School of Theology offers profes-sional and academic degree programs to resi-dent seminarians and non-resident day students. The curricula for the severaldegrees are integrated into the fundamentalcurriculum required of all candidates for theRoman Catholic priesthood. For this reasonall School of Theology courses have as theirfocus the preparation for priesthood in theRoman Catholic Church.

The Master of Divinity and Master of Arts(Theology) degree programs follow the guide-lines of the U.S. Catholic Conference ofCatholic Bishops’ Program of PriestlyFormation and the degree standards of theMiddle States Commission on HigherEducation and the Association of TheologicalSchools. By admission to the School ofTheology, all seminary students are degreecandidates. Non-degree seminarians areadmitted only by exception upon the Dean’srecommendation. A detailed account of aca-demic policies and procedures is found in theStudent Handbook.

Master of DivinityThe Master of Divinity provides the knowl-edge and skills needed to begin the practiceof priestly ministry.

Degree Requirements 1. Completion of the philosophical and

undergraduate theological coursework asdefined in the current edition of theProgram for Priestly Formation;

2. Completion of 122 semester credit hourswith a cumulative Grade Point Average ofat least 2.25;

3. Successful completion of comprehensiveexaminations with an average grade of 2.5toward the end of the student’s courseprogram;

4. The M.Div. program is designed to becompleted over an eight (8) semesterperiod. The number of semester credithours per course is three unless otherwisenoted.

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School of Theology

Seminarians representing various Knights of Columbus councils are pictured with a bust of Fr. Michael J. McGivney inLaubacher Hall. Fr. McGivney was educated at St. Mary’s Seminary & University in Baltimore, 1873-1877. From left toright, Nicholas Mwai (Baltimore), Michael Boris (Scranton), Brendan Foley, seated (Syracuse), James Gebhart (Wilmington),and Javier Fuentes (Baltimore). In May of 2020, Pope Francis announced that Fr. McGivney has been approved for beatifi-cation.Photo by Brion McCarthy, courtesy of Columbia/Knights of Columbus.

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Sacred ScripturePentateuch and Historical LiteratureProphetic LiteraturePauline EpistlesJohannine LiteratureThe Bible in the Church (1.5 credits)Gospels of Mark & MatthewGospel of Luke/Acts of the ApostlesPsalms and Wisdom LiteratureTOTAL CREDITS 22.5

Moral and Spiritual TheologySpiritual Theology (1.5 credits)Foundations of Moral TheologyCatholic Social EthicsMarriage, Human Sexuality, and CelibacyMedical EthicsSacraments of Penance and AnointingOne electiveTOTAL CREDITS 19.5

Church HistoryAncient and Medieval ChristianityModern and Contemporary CatholicismAmerican CatholicismTOTAL CREDITS 9

Systematic and Liturgical TheologyLiturgical TheologyTheological AnthropologyFundamental TheologyDoctrine of GodChristology/SoteriologyTheology of the ChurchSacramental Theology: Baptism andConfirmation and Practicum (4 credits)Theology of Ministry and the OrdainedPriesthoodTheology of the Eucharist and Practicum (4credits)Marian Theology /Spirituality (1.5 credits)Eschatology (1.5 credits)Patristic TheologyOne electiveTOTAL CREDITS 38

Pastoral TheologyPastor as Cathechist (1.5 credits)Pastor as Evangelist (1.5 credits)Survey of Canon LawCanon Law of MarriagePastoral Care and Practice I (1.5 credits)Pastoral Care and Practice II (1.5 credits)Pastoral Internship I (1.5 credits)Pastoral Internship II (1.5 credits)Pastoral Internship III (1.5 credits)Pastoral Internship IV (1.5 credits)Basic Skills for Effective Preaching Preaching from the LectionaryPastoral Ministry: Ecumenical/InterfaithPastoral Administration and LeadershipTOTAL CREDITS 30

One elective freely chosen 3TOTAL CREDIT HOURS 122

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B.A./M.A. Degree ProgramIn the event that a student who does not pos-sess an earned undergraduate degree hasbeen accepted by a diocese to study for thepriesthood, St. Mary’s offers a combinedBA/MA degree designed to provide the stu-dent with all necessary undergraduate philos-ophy, religious studies, and liberal arts cours-es, and graduate theology and pastoralrequirements (as specified in The Program ofPriestly Formation) in the course of six years.

Prerequisites:The applicant must: • Be 30 years old or older and have

graduated from high school and success-fully attended college;

• Be accepted to study for the priesthoodand be sponsored by a Roman Catholicdiocese;

• Submit an official copy of all high schooland college transcripts.

Requirements to graduate:For the B.A. degree: • Completion of 120 semester credits

(with the last 30 earned at St. Mary’s); • Proficient command of written and

spoken English; • A cumulative Grade Point Average of 2.0.

For the M.A. degree: • Completion of 48 semester credits in

theology; • A cumulative Grade Point Average of 3.0

in these 48 credits; • Successful completion of a comprehen-

sive examination.

The sequence of the B.A./M.A. program issummarized as follows:

Years 1 and 2: Pre-Theology YearsStudents undertake all the requirements asoutlined in the Program of PriestlyFormation, specifically 30 credits in philoso-phy and 12 credits in religious studies, plus a general liberal arts preparation in art, literature, history, and language for work in agraduate school of theology.

Years 3 and 4: First and Second Theology YearsWith all philosophy and religious studiesrequirements completed, the first and secondyears of theology are taken with studentsstudying for the S.T.B. and M.Div. degrees inwhich students earn junior and senior under-graduate college credit. The B.A. degree isawarded before the end of Second Theology.

Years 5 and 6: Third and Fourth Theology YearsIn the final two years, students take allremaining theology courses as prescribed bythe Program of Priestly Formation, and com-plete requirements for the S.T.B and ordina-tion. At the end of the sixth year of study, thestudent is awarded the M.A. (Theology)degree.

Master of Arts (Theology) The Master of Arts (Theology) program pro-vides foundational studies in the main disci-plines of theology, including SacredScripture, Church History, SystematicTheology, Moral Theology, and PastoralTheology. In the School of Theology, theMaster of Arts (Theology) is open to threeparticular cohorts of student:A. School of Theology students who haveearned the Bachelor of Arts degree at St.Mary’s;

For these students the Master of Arts(Theology) is completed over a foursemester period. Seminarians in this pro-gram must also complete all pastoralassignments which are not creditedtoward the degree.

B. Students who have withdrawn prior tocompleting the Master of Divinity;

For these students the Master of Arts(Theology) is completed over a foursemester period, generally the first twofull-time years of theological study. Theyrequire the Dean’s permission, and mustcomplete comprehensive examinationswith at least the numerical grade of 80average.

C. Students with advanced standing in theMaster of Divinity.

In accordance with accreditation standards,the School of Theology allows up to 24 creditsfrom the Master of Divinity to be applied to aconcurrent Master of Arts (Theology) pro-gram. The remaining 24 credits for theMaster of Arts (Theology) are taken as elec-tives in consultation with the Dean.Matriculation in this concurrent program isreserved to students significantly academical-ly advanced, who could reasonably fulfill allrequirements in the time frame generally recognized by their respective dioceses.

Pre-Theology Program St. Mary's Seminary and University offers apre-theology program for seminarians wholack the background necessary to pursuegraduate-level theological work in prepara-tion for priestly ministry. The pre-theologyprogram fully integrates new seminarians intothe seminary community and focuses onhuman formation through faculty involve-ment in spiritual direction, formation advising, and evaluation for priestly life andministry. In most cases the pre-theology program requires two full years, thoughadvanced standing can be granted at themutual agreement of both the seminary andthe sponsoring diocese. Seminarians whohave already completed the entire pre-theol-ogy academic requirements, as enunciated inthe current edition of the Program forPriestly Formation, but who have never beenin a recognized program of priestly formationwill be admitted into a one-year pre-theologyprogram.

Academic formation in the pre-theology program is built around the requirements ofthe current edition of the Program forPriestly Formation: thirty (30) undergraduatecredits in specified philosophical material,and twelve (12) undergraduate credits inspecified studies, which provides a basic catechetical framework of Roman Catholicteaching. The pre-theology program, basedupon admissions academic testing, offers academic support services for seminarianswhose basic academic skills need strengthen-ing. The pre-theology program, based uponcredit audit, also offers supplemental liberalarts, humanities, and classical languages for seminarians who would benefit from sucheducation. Seminarians in need of supple-mental educational support or further liberalarts background will require a full two-yearpre-theology program.

Specific spiritual formation in the pre-theolo-gy program focuses on helping a seminarianto develop a spiritual “core which unifies andgives life to his being a priest and his acting as

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a priest” (Pastores Dabo Vobis, #45) throughreflection on Book IV of the Catechism of theCatholic Church and guided direction in thepractice of meditation and interior prayer.

Pastoral formation in the pre-theology program occurs through direct ministry experiences with the poor and suffering asseminarians examine how and where God ispresent in such situations. Background isdeveloped for future ministry through specif-ic courses in media, rhetoric, and communi-cation for pastors, as well as basic study ofPastoral Spanish.

Rev. Edward J. Griswold

St. Mary’s Seminary & University’s theologicalcurriculum and priestly formation programhave been designed to prepare seminarians toassume more demanding pastoral responsibil-ities as soon as possible following ordination.Community life, prayer, academics, and spiri-tual formation all contribute to formingpriests who are able be good shepherds ofGod’s people. St. Mary’s programs are inten-tionally linked to and integrated with pastoralformation in learning parishes and hospitalsduring the academic year. All academic cours-es identify specific pastoral outcomes in thecourse syllabi.

The purpose of the Pastoral FormationProgram at St. Mary’s Seminary is to helpseminarians understand the dynamics ofCatholic parishes today and learn how toapply their theological and pastoral educationto the realities of parish life. Carefully select-ed local parishes and hospitals are the siteswhere pastoral training takes place for everyseminarian. The seminary faculty leads theprocess of mentoring, evaluation, and theo-logical reflection on pastoral experience so

that seminarians will develop the necessaryleadership skills for priestly ministry today.

Pastoral formation guides seminarians in theprocess of becoming a strong leader and agood shepherd in imitation of Christ. In orderto prepare men to be effective pastors fortoday’s Church, St. Mary’s program is careful-ly focused on the actual dynamics of parishministry.

Seminarians are assigned to different “learn-ing parishes” and as members of a seminarypastoral team in their 1st, 3rd, and 4th yearsof theology. Through progressively graduatedand cumulative experiences they developpriestly and pastoral leadership skills and tolearn how to lead communities of faith in acollegial manner with true pastoral charity.Under the direction of the Director ofPastoral Formation, 4th year seminarianscoordinate learning teams as part of their for-mation in pastoral administration.

In the 2nd year seminarians are assigned tohospitals under the supervision of the hospi-tal’s Pastoral Care director.

Program of Pastoral Formation

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Rev. Mr. Jonathan Kuhar baptizes a new member of the faith community at his pastoral assignment, The Cathedral of Mary Our Queen, February 2020.

A key component of pastoral formation is St.Mary’s homiletics program which seeks tohelp seminarians become effective preachersby emphasizing the development of a richspiritual, pastoral, and theological imagina-tion for the ministry of the Word. Seminarianshave ready access to a communications studioand other technological means for enhancingtheir preaching ability.

The Pastoral Formation Program Handbookexplains all the details of the program, includ-ing its goals, sequences, required experiences,methods of evaluation, and expected pastoraloutcomes. It clearly indicates how pastoralexperience is integrated with human, spiritu-al, and academic formation under the direc-tion of the faculty.

St. Mary’s encourages students to make use ofthe various programs and opportunitiesoffered them in their home dioceses. ClinicalPastoral Education (CPE) is recognized withacademic credit by the School of Theology.

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Fr. Paul Maillet, P.S.S., Vice Rector, in a formation conversation with Mark Donohue (Diocese of Wilmington).

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St. Mary’s Ecumenical Institute(EI) is a divi-sion of St. Mary’s Seminary & Universitywhich offers accredited ecumenical theologi-cal education at the Master of Arts andDoctor of Ministry (D.Min.) levels to quali-fied men and women in the greater Baltimorearea. The EI provides opportunities for per-sonal or professional enrichment; preparationfor voluntary or professional leadership in achurch, school, or community organization;and a basic theological foundation for min-istry.

The initial idea of an ecumenical program intheology in Baltimore for men and women ofall faiths began in 1967. A small group of cler-gy and laity from a number of denominationswas exploring the possibility of establishing agraduate theological program in the city.Based on these discussions, St. Mary’sSeminary & University agreed to offer to thepublic a graduate evening program in theolo-gy. The Seminary saw this as an importantway to serve the Baltimore community as partof its response to the decrees of the SecondVatican Council (1962-1965). St. Mary’sSeminary & University began the EcumenicalInstitute of Theology in the fall of 1968.

Today the EI’s student body is both interde-nominational and interracial. Many of thewomen and men who attend classes areenrolled in one of the two masters degreeprograms (Master of Arts in Theology orMaster of Arts in Church Ministries) or thefully accredited doctoral (D.Min.) program.Some students are enrolled in an M. Div.partnership program, studying at the EI aspart of their work towards a Master ofDivinity through Lancaster TheologicalSeminary. Some are pursuing graduate certifi-cate programs, including post-MastersCertificate of Advanced Studies; CONNECT:Faith, Health & Medicine; or certificates inBiblical Studies or Spirituality. Other studentsare pursuing courses for credit or as auditorsfor personal enrichment. In a typical year,there are slightly more women than men.About one-third of the student body isAfrican-American. The student body alsoincludes Asian, Hispanic, and other minoritystudents. With respect to religious tradition,the largest group of students is RomanCatholic. Over the years, many students fromthe Baptist, Methodist, Episcopalian/Anglican, non-denominational, Presbyterian,Lutheran traditions, Pentecostals, Disciplesof Christ, Mennonites, Brethren, Quakers,

St. Mary’s Ecumenical Institute

St. Mary’s Ecumenical Institute Graduates 2019

and Orthodox traditions are or have been students. Jewish and Muslim students are alsowelcome. Many lay ecclesial ministers andpermanent Deacon candidates in theArchdiocese of Baltimore are EI students oralums. The EI faculty consists of regular andvisiting professors from St. Mary’s Seminary& University, several other area educationalinstitutions, and local churches and religiousorganizations.

The St. Mary’s Ecumenical Institute (EI) issteeped in the ethos of St. Mary’s Seminary & University and of its parent institution, theSociety of St. Sulpice. The dynamic relation-ship between St. Mary’s mission and itsSulpician ethos is the crucible within whichthe several purposes of the institution arerealized. The presence of the EI as an integralpart of St. Mary’s broadens the very context ofthe seminary, and makes contemporary issuesof ecclesial ministry more apparent and realfor seminarians. As part of their formation for

ministry as priests, St. Mary’s requires semi-narians to take at least one course in the EI.Many take additional courses and benefitfrom the ecumenical and pastoral opportuni-ties that St. Mary’s Ecumenical Instituteoffers.

St. Mary’s Ecumenical Institute- a diverse learning community pursuing professional excellence

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Family, friends and colleagues gathered to surprise Dr. Michael Gorman prior to the Lenten event, “Cross and Resurrectionin Matthew, Peter, and Paul.” Pictured left to right: (1st row) JoLeah Gorman, Brian Gorman, Michael Gorman,

Nancy Gorman, Amy Caruso, and Mark Gorman. (2nd row) Dennis Edwards, Steve Fowl, Drew Strait, Pat Fosarelli, Andy Johnson, Chris Skinner, Ben Blackwell, Rebekah Eklund, Richard Hays, and Brent Laytham.

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The Knott Library St. Mary’s Seminary & University’s librarytraces its roots back to the collection of theo-logical and philosophical works that the members of the Society of St. Sulpice broughtwith them from Paris in 1791. Today theMarion and Henry J. Knott Library of St.Mary’s Seminary & University has a collectionnumbering over 140,000 volumes. The collec-tion is primarily of a philosophical and theological nature; approximately 20% of thecollection is in foreign languages, including asubstantial rare books collection. The libraryalso provides extensive access to e-books anddatabases with full text articles.

The Knott Library is completely automated,and library patrons enjoy ease of access to thefull collection, as well as to the world-wideweb through public access computer stations.The fiber optic network extending throughthe entire seminary complex grants this sameaccess to all seminarians and faculty fromtheir rooms and offices. Reciprocal borrowingarrangements for students and faculty existwith Loyola/Notre Dame Library and theEisenhower Library at Johns HopkinsUniversity, and on a wider scale through thelibraries of the Maryland IndependentCollege and University Association, theBaltimore Academic Library Consortium,and OCLC.

In 2002 the Knott Library was expanded, creating the Raymond E. Brown Center,named after the late Rev. Raymond E. Brown,P.S.S., alumnus and former faculty member ofSt. Mary’s, one of the 20th century’s premierCatholic biblical scholars. The Raymond E.Brown Center includes Fr. Brown’s ownresearch collection on the Gospel of John,general stacks, and five classrooms.

An area attached to the main stacks of theKnott Library was dedicated in Spring, 2006,as the John Paul II Reading Room, housingobjects of art suggestive of the great contem-porary Holy Father, particularly highlightinghis groundbreaking efforts in the area ofChristian-Jewish dialogue. This media-enabled room can be used for study, smallgatherings, and specialized lectures in thespirit of Saint John Paul II and in recognitionof his legacy to the Church and the world.The library assets housed in its shelves arededicated collections reflecting its ambience, containing all the writings of Karol Wojtyłaand John Paul II, as well as secondary worksof biography and study regarding the manyfacets of his thought, teaching, and pontifi-cate. It also houses basic holdings regardingChristian-Jewish dialogue, Holocaust studies,and works highlighting the role of RighteousGentiles during the Shoah.

Educational Resources

The Associated Archives at St. Mary’s Two floors of the library expansion house theAssociated Archives at St. Mary’s Seminary &University. These archives comprise thearchival holdings of the Archdiocese ofBaltimore, established in 1789 as the nation’sfirst Roman Catholic diocese; the U.S.Province of the Society of St. Sulpice, since1791 leaders of U.S. Catholicism and particu-larly leaders of U.S. seminaries; and St. Mary’sSeminary & University, since 1791 thenation’s first Roman Catholic seminary. TheAssociated Archives contains one of the finestcollections available on the origins and earlydevelopment of Roman Catholicism in theUnited States.

International and GlobalFormationSt. Mary’s Seminary fosters sensitivity tointernational and global issues through thediversity of its own student population andwith participation in such programs asCatholic Relief Services’ Global FellowsProgram. Additionally both the School ofTheology and the Ecumenical Institute ofTheology sponsor periodic study tours to, forexample, El Salvador (focusing on issues ofjustice); Israel (focusing on biblical issues);Rome (focusing on the development ofRoman Catholicism); and Paris (focusing onthe French School of Spirituality).

Academic Support Services All students enrolled in the School ofTheology or the Ecclesiastical TheologicalFaculty take proficiency tests in reading com-prehension, grammar and composition, andverbal communication, etc. as part of theiradmissions process. Students who do notachieve a threshold score on one or more of

the tests are required to take a remedialcourse in that area. These remedial coursesoffer educational support for seminarianswhose basic academic skills need strengthen-ing. They are required to develop the basicacademic skills to study and successfully com-plete undergraduate philosophy and/or grad-uate theology courses.

Ongoing assistance is also provided by St.Mary’s reading, writing, and communicationSpecialists as well as other academic supportservices, such as the Conversation Partnersprogram and the St. Mary’s Writing Center,staffed by trained peer tutors.

International StudentsSt. Mary’s Seminary has special admissionsand program requirements for seminarianswhose native language is not English. Prior toadmission, the seminary requires that theseminarian complete a program or course ofstudies, focusing on both English languageacquisition and proficiency, and appropriateinculturation. St. Mary’s will accept studentswho achieve at least a 91 on the Internet -based TOEFL iBT, taken within the past year,the required means of testing. TheTOEFL/IELTS requirement can be waivedon a case-by-case basis should the applicanthave appropriate documentation of successfulcompletion of the following: an intensiveEnglish program at an accredited institutionof higher education and/or a college-levelEnglish Composition class with a grade of Bor above. The Academic Support Servicesnoted above are also available to internationalstudents who meet the special admissions andprogram requirements.

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Formation for the ExtraordinaryFormSt. Mary’s Seminary & University understandsthe concerns expressed by both Pope JohnPaul II and Pope Benedict XVI (SummorumPontificum) regarding the celebration of theExtraordinary Form. The elements of a pro-gram to prepare seminarians to celebrate theExtraordinary Form can be found in theLiturgical Policies section of the Seminary’sRule of Life and Student Handbook.

Formation for Hispanic MinistrySt. Mary’s pre-theology program requires sixcredits of Pastoral Spanish, in order to facili-tate basic liturgical and pastoral linguisticcompetency. The seminary community regu-larly celebrates Eucharist in Spanish. Parish

internships requiring the use of Spanish areavailable within the multicultural center ofthe Archdiocese of Baltimore.

Fr. Ed Griswold and Seminarians (back row) Mike Misulia, Adam Feisthamel, Brian Norris, John Enemuo, Thomas Lanza, Peter Myers, Zachary Watson, Patrick Walsh, (front row) Benjamin Daghir, Kyle Gorenski,

David Wang, Mark DeCelles, and Jonathan Kuhar traveled to Guatemala

Public Lectures in TheologySt. Mary’s Seminary & University sponsorstwo public lectures in theology each year. St.Mary’s Ecumenical Institute sponsors theDunning Lecture on a general theme of bibli-cal or theological significance for the ecu-menical community. The School of Theologysponsors the Carroll Lecture on the theme ofthe public role of religion in society. Recentlecturers have included: • R. Scott Appleby (University of Notre

Dame); • James D.G. Dunn (Durham University) • René Girard (Stanford University) • John Haught (Georgetown University) • Freeman A. Hrabowski (University of

Maryland, Baltimore County) • Leon Kass (University of Chicago) • Amy-Jill Levine (Vanderbilt University) • Martin E. Marty (University of Chicago) • N.T. Wright (St. Andrews, Scotland) • Donald Cardinal Wuerl (Archbishop of

Washington)

• Bishop Rowan Williams (formerArchbishop of Canterbury)

• Robert Louis Wilken (University ofVirginia)

Service to the Wider Community

Marianne Meye Thompson of Fuller Theological Seminary presented the 2019 Dunning lecture, “Interpreting the Gospel ofJohn: Writing a Commentary in Good Company.”

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Academic Dismissal: Students in the School of Theology are dis-missed if their G.P.A. is 1.0 or below aftertheir first term or if they are on AcademicProbation for two successive terms.Dismissal means that a person is terminatedas a student by the Academic FacultyCouncil. When dismissal is ordered, a returnto the School of Theology may be effectedonly by the filing of a new application foradmission. A student may appeal academicdismissal by bringing the case to an AppealBoard. The student must present clear, posi-tive evidence to support non-dismissal. Thecomposition of the Appeal Board for residentseminarians is the Dean of the School ofTheology, two faculty members appointed forthe appeal by the Dean, the Vice Rector, andthe seminarian's mentor. The composition ofthe Appeal Board for non-resident students isthe Dean of the School of Theology and fourmembers of the academic faculty appointedfor the appeal by the Dean. Only one appealis allowed and a dismissed student shall nothave recourse to the academic due processand grievance procedures outlined below.

Academic Honesty: Students are responsible for the honesty andtruthfulness of their academic work.Academic dishonesty of any kind is unaccept-able and will not be tolerated. Academic hon-esty and Christian justice require that properacknowledgment be given to another’s work,including materials taken from the Internet.

Any direct use of another person’s words orother work without direct, accurate, and exactattribution of the source of the words or workto the author is plagiarism, a form of academ-ic dishonesty. Any reworking of another’swords by changing a word or phrase here orthere and presenting the end-result as one’sown work is also a form of plagiarism. Anyindirect use of another’s ideas, arguments,thesis, or organizational structure withoutattribution is academic dishonesty. Buying,

downloading, or copying someone else’s workand passing it off as one's own is academic dishonesty. Any form of academic dishonestyas referred to in this policy will be subject toboth academic and formational disciplinaryactions, including dismissal from the semi-nary.

Upon a finding of one or more serious viola-tions of this policy by the Academic Dean, inaddition to any other penalties that may beimposed, the grade “XF”, indicating failurefor reasons of academic dishonesty, may berecorded on the student’s transcript for thecourse or courses with regard to which the actor acts of academic dishonesty occurred.Mitigating circumstances shall be taken intoconsideration by the Academic Dean in deter-mining the seriousness of the violation for thepurposes of this policy. When the findingssupport the charge of academic dishonesty,the grade “XF” may be assigned prior to theend of the course and the student may bewithdrawn from the course in question. TheAcademic Dean may assign the “XF” gradefor the course or courses at any point duringor after the term when the violation occurred.Any determination that an act of academicdishonesty has occurred and any penaltiesimposed will proceed in accordance with theacademic due process and grievance proce-dures outlined below.

Academic Failures: Students who fail a core course have theoption of taking it with another professor or atanother institution, with the permission of theAcademic Dean. Students who fail the samecore course twice are dismissed.

Academic Probation: Students are placed on academic probation iftheir most recent term G.P.A. falls below 2.0,or they receive one failing grade or two gradesof D+ or below in the most recent term.

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Accommodations for Personswith Disabilities: In accordance with applicable Federal andState laws, St. Mary's Seminary & Universitydoes not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities with respect toadmission or access to, or treatment oremployment in, its programs and activities.The designated individual who is responsiblefor coordinating St. Mary's efforts to complywith these laws is: The University Registrar,St. Mary's Seminary & University, 5400Roland Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21210, 410-864-3605, pthigpen@stmarys.edu. An individ-ual seeking accommodation(s) with respect toa disability should contact Ms. Thigpen. St. Mary's reserves the right to request appropriate documentation to support arequest for accommodation(s).

Comprehensive Examinations: Comprehensive examinations are required ofall students in concurrent School of Theologyand Ecclesiastical Faculty programs, as wellas all non-degree candidates for priestly ordination. Comprehensive examinations takeplace on the days indicated in the Springsemester. The Dean of the School ofTheology meets with the 4T class early in theFall semester, in preparation for the examina-tions. Comprehensive examinations have twocomponents. The written component consistsof three 90-minute examination periods,responding to integrative questions. The oralcomponent consists of two 30-minute periodswith two different two-person faculty teamsbased on the same set of questions. Gradingand preparation criteria are available from theDean. Comprehensive examinations for theS.T.L. include a discussion of the submittedthesis, plus questioning on a series of theolog-ical theses. Students who fail to pass the comprehensive examinations on the firstattempt are allowed to re-take the examina-tions only once. Comprehensive grades arerecorded in the student’s transcript as a

numerical grade. The grade is not applied tothe student’s CGPA.

Credit for Previous AcademicWork: (Transfer for CreditPolicy)Degree candidates must earn at least 30 credits toward the Master of Divinity degreeand 30 credits towards the Bachelor of Artsdegree at St. Mary’s. The Dean of the Schoolof Theology and the University Registrarcarefully assess the academic transcripts ofeach transfer student to ascertain the appro-priate academic placement of students. In itsreview of transcripts, the Dean and UniversityRegistrar are guided by these specific policies: No course with a grade below C- fulfills any of the requirements for anydegree. Transfer students must submit origi-nal official transcripts from all previousundergraduate and graduate institutions.They must also submit an official original highschool transcript. Copies of these transcriptsare not acceptable. Transfer work is recordedon the St. Mary’s transcript as a “P” for pass-ing. Students earn the equivalent credits forthe transfer work but a 0.00 GPA which hasno impact on the term or cumulativeGPA.Graduate theological courses and under-graduate philosophy and religious studies courses taken at other institutions arescrutinized for content. No undergraduatecourses are accepted as graduate theologicalcourses. Religious studies courses are accepted only to fulfill requirements for theundergraduate religious studies requirementsof Pre-Theology. Philosophy courses arejudged on a case-by-case basis. The 30required credits in philosophy are consideredcomplete if those credits treat the followingspecific topics: Logic, Philosophical Ethics,Epistemology, Metaphysics, Philosophy ofGod, Philosophy of Nature, PhilosophicalAnthropology, Ancient Philosophy, MedievalPhilosophy, Modern Philosophy, as well asContemporary Issues in Philosophy.

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Credit Units: St. Mary’s Seminary & University operates ona 15-week semester system. Final examina-tions preceded by study days are scheduledduring the fifteenth week. The number ofcredit units assigned to a course is indicativeof the total work load which the course shoulddemand. One semester unit is considered toentail 42 hours of effort including class time,reading, preparation, assignments, and exam-inations. A full-time student must carry a min-imum of 9 units per semester and may, withthe approval of the Academic Dean, carry amaximum of 18 units per semester.

Curricular Standards: Expectations for courses at various levels arethe following: 500-level (required) and 600-level (elective) courses involve 650-750 pagesof reading and 2-3 evaluativeinstruments; 700-level (electivestaken for S.T.L. credit) coursesinvolve 1000-1200 pages of read-ing and an additional evaluativeinstrument (or more substantiveversions of the 2-3 basic instru-ments) beyond the 600 levelshowing a greater depth ofunderstanding of the materialand familiarity with the method-ology used in the area understudy; 800-level (S.T.L. seminar)courses involve 1000-1200 pagesof reading and an in-class oralpresentation and either aresearch paper or another writ-ten exercise of a synthetic charac-ter. Some examples of appropri-ate evaluative instrumentsinclude written and oralquizzes/examinations, researchpapers, book reviews, case stud-ies, oral presentations in class,and the like. Each term theexpectation is that students mayregister only for the number ofcredit hours listed in the model

curriculum for that term (typically 15 credits).Overloads need the approval of the Dean ofthe School of Theology. Resident seminariansare required to register for a minimum of 9credits. Non-S.T.L. students wishing to enrollin 800-level classes require the permission ofthe Dean of the School of Theology.

Due Process and Grievances in Academic Matters: Students with complaints in academic mattersmay appeal to have the complaint thoroughlyreviewed and a judgment made according tothe following 3-stage procedures for academ-ic due process. In Stage 1, the student consults with the faculty member involved.In most cases, the student and the facultymember should resolve the complaint on thislevel. In Stage 2, if no resolution has beenachieved in Stage 1, the student may bring

the complaint to the Dean of the School ofTheology (or the Vice Rector if the Dean isthe faculty member in question). The Deanconsults both with the student and the facultymember to reach a solution. In Stage 3, if noresolution has been achieved in Stage 1 orStage 2, the student may prepare a writtenbrief requesting the convening of an ad hocAppeals Committee to hear the case. TheCommittee shall consist of the following fivepersons: the Dean as Chair (or if the facultymember in question is the Dean, then theVice Rector is to act as Chair); two facultymembers appointed by the Chair; two stu-dents from the elected members of theStudent Government appointed by theStudent Body President. (If the studentinvolved is the Student Body President, thetwo students shall be appointed by the fourth-year class President.)

The Appeals Committee, after hearing thetestimony of both parties and after its owndeliberation, presents its opinion based on amajority vote to the student and the facultymember. If the issue is a course grade and ifthe Committee's opinion is that the grade isunfair, the power of the Committee is to rec-ommend to the faculty member that thegrade be changed to another letter grade or toPass. The faculty member makes the finaldecision. If the faculty member does notaccept the ad hoc Committee's recommenda-tion to change the grade, then a summary ofthe Committee's deliberation and vote, alongwith the faculty member's reason(s) for non-concurrence, will be placed in the student'spermanent file.

Examinations: Final examinations are scheduled at the endof each term. No final examinations, writtenor oral, are to be given until after all sched-uled classes are completed. No examinationsmay be scheduled during other house activi-ties (e.g., liturgy, conferences, faculty meet-ings, reading day, etc.). If a professor judges

that an examination was legitimately missed,arrangements for makeup examinations aremade with the individual student.

Financial Policies andProcedures: Resident and non-resident seminarians maketheir own financial arrangements with theirrespective dioceses or religious communities.A listing of academic fees and charges is pub-lished yearly. Payment is expected before thefirst class day of each semester. Alternativearrangements may be made with the VicePresident of Finance. No student will beallowed to register for further classes untilprevious financial obligations have been satis-fied. Financial accounts are to be settledbefore graduation. Transcripts and conferralof degrees will be withheld in case of defaultof payment. Fees are not refundable, buttuition and other charges are refundable indecreasing percentages up to the seventhweek of the semester.

Grading Scales: The following scales are in effect in theSchool of Theology and Ecclesiastical Facultyof Theology:

A 4.0 95-100A- 3.7 90-94B+ 3.3 87-89B 3.0 83-86B- 2.7 80-82C+ 2.3 77-79C 2.0 73-76C- 1.7 70-72D+ 1.3 67-69D 1.0 63-66D- 0.7 60-62F 0.0 0-59XF 0.00 Failure

for academic dishonesty

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Incompletes: Incomplete grades are given only underexceptional circumstances to a student whosework in a course has been satisfactory but whobecause of illness, family emergency, or othercircumstances has been unable to completeall course requirements. The seminarianrequesting this grade (I) of his professor musthave the prior written permission of his men-tor, and all requests must be approved by theDean of the School of Theology. Requestforms for (I) Incomplete are available fromthe Registrar. The (I) grade must be removedby the date listed in the calendar. Failure todo so results in a failing grade (F).

Independent Study: A self-driven course of study under a profes-sor’s direction that falls outside of the regularcurriculum or published series of electives isknown as independent study. It may be doneon site or at a distance. It is usually grantedin order to allow a student to “catch up” withcurricular sequencing; or to allow a studentwho enrolls in an elective which has been cancelled due to an insufficient number ofstudents to take that course; or to complete arequired course for an undergraduate degreefor which there is an insufficient number ofstudents; or to allow a student to finish acourse of studies in which a required course isnot offered that semester; or, in limited cases,to allow a student to do independent study ofa particular or unique subject. An independ-ent study is not granted for other reasons suchas a desire to shorten a student’s length ofmatriculation or in response to an ordinand’scall to orders outside the regular timeframe.The permission to undertake independentstudy begins in consultation between the student and the Dean of the School ofTheology. Only after preliminary permissionhas been granted can an appropriate profes-sor be approached or agreements be made.

Internet Policy: St. Mary’s Seminary & University, as an edu-cational institution, encourages and supportsa broad information and technology environ-ment for all members of the Seminary com-munity, including faculty, staff, and students.All users of the Seminary’s systems andresources are expected to act in an ethical,efficient, legal and responsible manner. All ofthe Seminary’s policies and codes of conductapply to the electronic environment and allinformation technology, just as they apply inall other Seminary settings.

A detailed Internet Policy Manual is currentlybeing updated.

Leave of Absence: A resident seminarian desiring a leave ofabsence for one term or longer from St.Mary's priestly formation program follows theappropriate procedures outlined in theStudent Handbook. A non-resident studentdesiring a leave of absence for one term orlonger from St. Mary's makes a request, inwriting, to the Dean of the School ofTheology. The request includes reasons forthe leave and length of time projected. TheDean makes the decision regarding thisrequest, as well as the decision regarding arequest for a return from a leave. Students towhom a leave of absence has been granted arenot registered or enrolled in the School ofTheology while they are on leave. They donot have to repeat the entire admissionsprocess in order to return.

Life of Credits:Because of the nature of theological researchand study, students should have a commandof the most recent information available whenworking toward a degree. Normally, creditsearned at St. Mary’s or transferred fromanother accredited institution must have beenearned within the past ten (10) years and gen-

erally completed with a grade of B or better tobe eligible for application to a current degree.Use of these credits must be approved by theDean and the Registrar. Grades for work intransfer courses are not calculated in the cur-rent program GPA.

Name Changes: St. Mary’s Seminary & University requiresthat all official records bear a student’s fulland legal first, last, and middle (if applicable)name. If a student’s name has been changedbecause of marriage, divorce, legal action,etc., the student is required to provide docu-mentation such as a driver’s license, passport,or social security card before the name can bechanged in St. Mary’s records.

Permanent Records Policy: In addition to biographical information(name, address, state or federally mandateddemographic data), St. Mary’s keeps the fol-lowing information on all students and itbecomes part of a student’s permanent aca-demic record: a) admissions and other test scores; b) diocese information (for seminarians); c) recommendations (when required for

admission); d) dates of application, acceptance, regis-

tration, matriculation, withdrawal; e) academic program(s) information at

St. Mary’s; f) all coursework, with grades, status,

dates and grade point averages; g) official transcripts from other institu-

tions; h) courses transferred for credit; i) photograph of student ; j) information about other language(s)

studied; k) correspondence with St. Mary’s faculty

and administrators relating to student’sprogram;

l) all information on theses; m) comprehensive examinations and

examination scores; n) information on degree(s) conferred ; o) other pertinent documents and infor-

mation (withdrawal, transfer, leave ofabsence, financial documents that per-tain to academic status, pastoral year,dismissal etc.)

Any questions regarding St. Mary’s retentionpolicy should be directed to the UniversityRegistrar. Retention Policy Booklet is avail-able upon request.

Restrictions are placed on the disclosure ofstudent records in compliance with theFamily Educational Rights and Privacy Act(FERPA) and to protect the privacy rights ofindividuals. These documents may beinspected only by those faculty members oradministrators at St. Mary’s who have a legiti-mate educational interest in seeing them.Others may inspect these files or obtaincopies of information in a student’s recordonly after the Registrar’s Office has received asigned written request or permission formfrom the student and the student has paid anominal fee, or as otherwise permitted orrequired by law. No e-mail requests areaccepted. Transcripts will not be issued to anystudent who has not fulfilled his or her finan-cial and/or library obligation to the institution.

St. Mary’s does not designate any studentinformation as “directory information” underFERPA and therefore does not release per-sonally identifiable information from educa-tional records without written authorizationor as otherwise permitted or required by law.

Students are at liberty to inspect their ownacademic files by making an appointmentwith the Office of the University Registrar. Bysubmitting a letter of application to theUniversity Registrar, a student may 1) inspectand review his or her records, and 2) petitionto seek amendment of records that the stu-dent believes are inaccurate, misleading orotherwise in violation of the student’s privacy

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rights. No part of any record may be inspect-ed by the student without the express writtenconsent of the University Registrar.Permission will be granted within a reason-able time and in no case more than forty five(45) days from the date of the receipt of awritten request for inspection. Any suspectedinaccuracies in any of St. Mary’s recordsshould be reported at once to the Office ofthe University Registrar. Since each institu-tion is responsible for the accuracy of its ownfiles and for correcting them when necessary,St. Mary’s will not amend academic docu-ments from other parties which may be in itspossession nor forward such records to thirdparties. This includes documents such as tran-scripts from other institutions sent to St.Mary’s as part of the admissions process.

Only those St. Mary's staff members who aredirectly responsible for students’ accounts orbilling matters may examine financial docu-ments that relate to a student’s stay at St.Mary’s.

Progress Reports: All final grades are sent by first-class mail tonon-resident students. Fall grades are placedin resident students’ mailboxes. Springgrades are mailed to all students in a self-addressed envelope that students must leavein the Registrar’s office. Grades will not begiven to any student by telephone or e-mail.

Registration Procedures: Students are normally registered for comingterms by the Dean of the School of Theologyand the Registrar, with choice of electives.Students may add, drop, or change the statusof courses during the first two weeks of theterm by revising the registration form avail-able in the Registrar’s Office. Such changesrequire the signatures of the student’s mentorand the Dean of the School of Theology. Acourse dropped during this time receives nograde. By the end of the eighth week of theterm students should have received some

indication of their academic standing in eachcourse. With the appropriate approvals listedabove, students may withdraw from, orchange the status of, a course during thistime. In the case of withdrawal, studentsreceive the grade of W. While this graderemains on the permanent record, it does notaffect the grade point average (G.P.A.).

Books:Lists of required texts for courses are avail-able on the St. Mary’s website. Students areresponsible for consulting the webpage andpurchasing books from their vendors ofchoice prior to the start of the semester.

Student Academic ProgressRights: A student has the right to know, during thefirst class week of each term, the criteria to beused by the instructor in determining gradesin each course. Students have the right to seetheir graded tests and other written material,and the instructor has the duty to make thismaterial available within a reasonable time.Upon request, students have the right to havetheir grade on such written material explainedby the instructor. Such a request must bemade within one week after the graded writ-ten material is made available to the students.

Student Responsibilities: Students are responsible for meeting require-ments of class attendance, test dates, assign-ment deadlines, and proper behavior duringclasses.

Submission of Original Work andRetention of Copies: It is customary for students to submit exams,papers, theses and other projects to theirinstructors for evaluation during a course oras part of their culminating experience in a

degree program. When work is submitted forevaluation, the student retains the intellectualproperty rights to that which has been creat-ed, but the original hand-written, typed, orword processing document (or, for a thesis,the original and one copy) or other medium ofwork (e.g., video tape, audio tape, electronicfile) submitted becomes the property of St.Mary’s Seminary & University. In the case ofcourse work, the instructor evaluates the sub-mitted work and communicates the results ofthe evaluation to the student. The facultymember, at his or her discretion, may returnthe work to the student, retain the work, dis-card the work, or request that the administra-tion retain the work or place the work in thestudent’s academic record. The administra-tion of St. Mary’s also retains the right torequest the original work from the instructorand may place it in the student’s academicrecord, store the work elsewhere (e.g., in thelibrary or in a special collection of submittedprojects), or discard the work if the studentfails to retrieve it in a timely manner afterbeing asked to do so.

It is St. Mary’s policy to retain all student workabout which the instructor or administrationhas raised questions about its academicintegrity.

It is the student’s responsibility to retain acopy of all work submitted for evaluation,including written materials, electronic files,and work submitted on other media such asaudiotapes and video tapes.

Tuition, Room and Board: The annual fees for the 2020-2021 AcademicYear are as follows:

Tuition and Formation: $22,093

Room and Board: $17,432

Retreat Fee: $500.

Withdrawal: Resident seminarians who withdraw from St.Mary's follow the appropriate procedures out-lined in the Student Handbook. Should theywish to continue as matriculants at St. Mary's,they must notify the Registrar that they arenon-resident students. Non-resident studentswho withdraw from St. Mary's indicate this, inwriting, to the Dean of the School ofTheology. Students who withdraw from theSchool of Theology and subsequently desireto re-enroll must submit a new application foradmission. Students who fail to complete aprogram at St. Mary’s have ten years to com-plete it without losing their original coursework. However, they are obligated to whatev-er curricular standards are in force at the timethey request to complete their degree.

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Sacred Scripture SS500 Pentateuch and Historical

Literature 3 credits. This course surveys the

Pentateuch and major historicalbooks and principal themes of theOld Testament, as well as theworldview and culture of Israelwithin the context of the ancientNear East.

SS502 The Pauline Epistles 3 credits. This course examines

the New Testament letters attrib-uted to Paul in their historicalcontext, with attention to boththeological themes and specifickey texts; the radical and transfor-mative claims of Paul’s gospel;Paul’s spirituality, theology, andethics; the relevance of Paul andhis heirs for today’s Church.

SS503 The Gospel of John 3 credits. This course provides a

literary and theological analysis ofthe fourth Gospel in the contextof first-century Christianity.

SS504 The Bible in the Church 1.5 credits. Based on the

principles contained in theVatican Council II’s DogmaticConstitution on DivineRevelation (Dei Verbum), thisintroductory course introducesstudents to the exegetical methodand tools commonly used byinterpreters of Sacred Scripture.

SS505 Gospels of Mark & Matthew 3 credits. Utilizing the common

methods of Gospel study, thecourse assists students to uncoverthe portrait of Jesus that each ofthese two Gospels portray interms of its particular retelling ofJesus’ life, teaching, passion,death and resurrection

Course Descriptions

SS506 Gospel of Luke/Acts of theApostles

3 credits. This course examinesthe literary, theological, and spiri-tual interpretation of the writingsof Luke, namely his Gospel andthe writing we call the Acts of theApostles. It involves a close read-ing of particular texts and thematic analysis of various Lucan motifs, including somecomparison of Luke’s Gospel tothose of Mark and Matthew, OldTestament texts and Acts.

SS519 Psalms & Wisdom Literature 3 credits. Firstly, this course sur-

veys the structure of the psalter,its poetic artistry, types of psalms,theological themes and concepts,and the images and titles for God.Secondly, this course presents thenature of wisdom literature, itsmajor themes, its ancient NearEastern background, as well asthe relevance of wisdom litera-ture today.

SS530 Prophetic Literature 3 credits. The historical circum-

stances of the rise of Israeliteprophecy and the history and the-ology of pre-classical and classicalprophets are considered.

Electives SS616-

716 New Testament Interpretationof the Old Testament

3 credits. This course enables thestudent to trace many connectivestrands which bind the twoTestaments together and todevelop competence in intertex-tual study. Attentiveness to thefoundational principle of the NT offers helpful insight into thedevelopment of apostolic preach-ing during the middle of the first

century as well as guidance forthe contemporary application ofScripture.

SS621-721 Catholic Epistles

3 credits. This course, largely inseminar format, treats the“Catholic” epistles and theApocalypse, with emphasis on lit-erary genre and the theology ofeach writing. The study ofRevelation will include the histo-ry of its interpretation as well ascontemporary approaches.

SS639-739 New Testament Moral Theology

3 credits. For description see MS639.

SS648-748 Passion and Resurrection

Narratives 3 credits. This course presents a

detailed study of the accountsfrom the Last Supper through theResurrection in all four Gospels.

SS692.1-792.1 Sacred Scripture Elective

3 credits. This course will includespecial selected topics in the fieldof study of Sacred Scripture.

Seminars (3 credits per seminar) SS805 Contemporary Issues in New

Testament Interpretation This is a methodological survey

treating various forms andschools of contemporary NewTestament exegesis.

SS825 Paul: Pastoral Context andTheological Reflection

Paul’s letters were responses topastoral problems in his diversecommunities. The course willfirst indicate the fundamental

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perspectives that influence Paul’stheology and then discuss hisresponses to specific problems,mainly as they emerge in theCorinthian Correspondence.

SS832 Deutero-Isaiah The course is a seminar on

Deutero-Isaiah (Isaiah 40-55)which examines the Deutero-Isaiah work, its theology, and itsrelationship to the larger Isaiancorpus.

SS834 Romans as Christian Theology This course will explore the theo-

logical argument and claims ofPaul's letter to the Romans as anexample of first-century Christiantheology, with special attention toPaul's anthropology, theology,Christology, soteriology, pneuma-tology, ecclesiology, and view ofIsrael. Considers these theologi-cal resources in certain recentCatholic, ecumenical, and inter-faith documents such asGaudium et Spes, Nostra Aetate,and the Joint Declaration on theDoctrine of Justification.

SS835 Revelation and Its Interpreters An analysis of the book of

Revelation in its historical con-text, an exploration of the ways inwhich it has been interpreted inchurch and culture throughoutthe centuries (with specialemphasis on contemporary fun-damentalism), and a considera-tion of its message for our ownday.

SS852 Johannine Theology After reviewing questions on the

nature, setting, major themes,and relation to the SynopticGospels, the course focuses on astudy of select passages in John’sworks.

Church History HS500 Ancient and Medieval

Christianity 3 credits. This course is a survey

of the major themes ofChristianity from apostolic timesuntil the Renaissance, stressingthe changing forms of the rela-tionship between the Church andthe world.

HS501 Modern and ContemporaryCatholicism

3 credits. This course is a surveyof the major themes of theCatholic Church from the 16thCentury until today. Specialemphasis will be made of the ecu-menical dimensions of the break-up of Christendom, the world-spread of Catholicism, the rela-tionship of Catholicism to aspectsof the modern world, and culturaland spiritual trends of the period.

HS570 American Catholicism 3 credits. This course is a histori-

cal survey of Roman Catholicismin the United States from colonialtimes to the present, comparingand contrasting major influenceson the Roman Catholic Church inthe United States with theEuropean situation, particularlyunderscoring immigration andpluralism.

HS692.1- 792.1 Church History Elective 3 credits. This course will include

special selected topics in the fieldof study of Church History.

Moral & Spiritual Theology MS500 Foundations of Moral Theology 3 credits. This course considers

basic themes of Catholic moraltheology: sin, conversion, moral

development, Scripture andethics, fidelity to the magisteri-um, natural law, conscience, dis-cernment, character, and voca-tion.

MS501 Catholic Social Ethics 3 credits. Exploring biblical, the-

ological, and ethical perspectiveson Catholic social teaching, thiscourse surveys the historicaldevelopment of Church teachingon social, political, and economicquestions, focusing on magisterialteachings from Rerum Novarumto the present.

MS505 Marriage, Human Sexuality and Celibacy

3 credits. This course offers ageneral introduction to theCatholic theology of marriage, tothe moral dimensions of humansexuality, and to the vocation ofpriestly celibacy. The biblical,philosophical, and doctrinal foun-dations are presented for eachtopic as the basis for theological

reflection. Contemporary social,cultural, and ethical questionsabout marriage, sexuality, andcelibacy are discussed and ana-lyzed.

MS506 Spiritual Theology 1.5 credits. This course intro-

duces the basic concepts, prac-tices, and classics of Christianspirituality in the Roman Catholictradition. The course deals withthe history and types of Christianspirituality, the mystery of Godand prayer, the nature of religiousexperience, and the spirituality ofpriesthood.

MS508 Sacraments of Penance andAnointing

3 credits. This course is an inter-disciplinary workshop on thesacraments of Reconciliation andAnointing, examining these twosacraments from the points ofview of history, theology, pastoralpractice, liturgical celebration,canonical requirements, etc.

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MS571 Medical Ethics 3 credits. This course surveys

current methodologies in medicalethics, the main traditional prin-ciples used in Catholic teachingon health care, and discusses con-crete issues such as abortion,physician-assisted suicide, sterili-zation, in vitro fertilization,cloning, and HIV/AIDS.

Electives MS621-

721 20th Century Catholic MoralTheology

3 credits. This course is a semi-nar-style exploration of majordevelopments in Catholic funda-mental moral theology during thetwentieth century: the nature andpurposes of morality; foundationsof theological anthropology; thesources of morality; the meaningof good/evil, right/wrong; and thenature of moral reasoning.

MS639-739 New Testament Moral Theology

3 credits. An exploration of theorigins, content, and contempo-rary significance of the moralvisions and teachings of Jesus andthe New Testament writers andtheir notions of discipleship.Most of the course will be con-ducted as a seminar-type analysisof Scripture texts and the coursetexts.

MS644-744 French School of Spirituality

3 credits. This course examineswritings of several major figuresof the spiritual renewal of the17th century in France: St.Francis de Sales, St. Vincent dePaul, Cardinal Pierre de Berulle,St. John Eudes, Jean-JacquesOlier, St. Louis-Marie Grignonde Montfort, and their contribu-

tion to the theology of Baptism,the spiritual life, priesthood, andthe Blessed Virgin Mary.

MS676-776 Liturgical Spirituality: East and

West 3 credits. This course explores

the pattern of liturgical texts, sea-sons of years, and sacramentalaction of Christian churches inthe East and West with a focus onhow believers experience theliturgy and live from the liturgythey celebrate. Windows into theworld of liturgical action by wayof visual and or audio sourcesavailable on the internet to helpto stimulate imaginations to con-sider ways in which the act ofworship forms and shapesChristian attitudes beyond theworship to the living of theChristian life and back again toworship. Texts and images of theseven sacraments provide door-ways into the manifestations ofChrist as nourishing, forgiving,healing, strengthening and sus-taining. The language of time,space and sound as well as calen-dars, architecture, art and iconog-raphy and music forms a peopleto a particular self-perception inrelationship to God throughChrist and to one another in thepower of the Holy Spirit.

MS692.1-792.1 Moral & Spiritual Theology

Elective 3 credits. This course will include

special selected topics in the fieldof study of Moral & SpiritualTheology.

Seminars (3 credits per seminar) MS820 Moral Theology of Karl Rahner Though perhaps less well known

than some of his other writings,

Rahner’s moral theology is highlysignificant, especially for itsimpact on modern fundamentalmoral theology.

MS830 American Catholic SocialThought and Activism

This course will examine individu-als, group and issues that haveshaped the history of AmericanCatholic involvement in socialaction to the present time, i.e.John Ryan, Charles Coughlin, theCentralVerein, the CatholicWorker, immigration, andChurch-State relations.

MS835 Readings in the History of MoralTheology

This course will study selectedhistorical figures whose contro-versial moral approaches eventu-ally became widely accepted, ifnot normative, in the tradition,including St. Paul on homosexual-ity; St. Augustine on just war;Bartolomeo de Las Casas on slav-ery; St. Alphonsus on the doubtfulconscience; and John CourtneyMurray on religious freedom.

MS836 Readings in ContemporaryMoral Theology

This course will be a reading sem-inar focused on several of themajor modern writers in Catholicmoral theology, including BernardHäring, Josef Fuchs, and RichardMcCormick.

MS840 Moral Theology in the Writingsof St. John Paul II

This seminar will examine keyencyclicals and pastoral state-ments of Bl. John Paul II on vari-ous aspects of moral theology, i.e.themes in fundamental moral the-ology, sexuality, marriage and fam-ily, social ethics. It will alsoexplore his poetry as well as biog-raphical and autobiographicalmaterial.

MS872 Virtue Ethics Moral theologians routinely dis-

tinguish between right and wrong,which refer to actions, and goodand bad, that refer to agents.Virtue serves as a significantbridge between action andagency. Virtues are stable disposi-tions enabling us effectively toappropriate human goods andperform right actions; the task ofvirtues is to acquire and developpractices that perfect the actingperson and make it possible forher or him to do the good well.Rather than arguing that all saintsare the same and all human excel-lence is identical, the seminar willpursue the idea that there are keyvirtues and significant practicesthat minimally construct andidentify a good acting person.The seminar will examineacquired virtues and infusedvirtues, intellectual virtues andmoral virtues, resume virtues andeulogy virtues. In addition to con-sidering Aristotle, Augustine andAquinas, the seminar will focus onthe work of Alasdair MacIntyre,James Keenan and WilliamMattison.

Pastoral Theology PS503 Survey of Canon Law 3 credits. This course provides a

general introduction to the Codeof Canon Law as it relates to pas-toral ministry, including thenotion of law in general and inChurch usage; the source of thegoverning power in the Churchand its nature; the rights and obli-gations of the Christian Faithfulin the Church; distinctionsbetween laypersons and clericsand their respective roles in the life and governance of theChurch.

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PS504 Canon Law of Marriage 3 credits. This course will address

theological, historical, canonical,and pastoral aspects of the sacra-ments with specific focus onMatrimony: preparation for mar-riage, impediments, elements ofand defects in matrimonial con-sent, indissolubility, canonicalform, mixed-religion marriages,convalidation, and grounds andprocedures involved in seeking tohave a marriage declared null.

PS511 Basic Skills for EffectivePreaching

3 credits. Preaching I helps thestudent develop the basic expres-sive and communicative giftsneeded for effective preaching,including the use of Scripture,poetry, culture, and art to stimu-late faith and imagination. Specialemphasis is placed on cultivatingthe student’s poetic and rhetoricalabilities in oral communicationand written composition as well aslearning how to use prayer, medi-tation, and biblical exegesis forpreaching in parish situations.

PS512 Preaching from the Lectionary 3 credits. Preaching II helps to

develop more advanced homileticabilities necessary for pastoralministry as a priest, including theuse of the lectionary readings forpreaching major liturgical seasonsand feasts, the skills for preparingand delivering daily and Sundayparish homilies, homilies for sea-sonal liturgical preaching and onselect pastoral and doctrinal issuessuch as homilies for children, forweddings and funerals, and forchallenging or controversial top-ics.

PS520 Pastoral Ministry in anEcumenical and InterfaithContext

3 credits. An introduction to thetheological foundations of ecu-menism and interfaith relations,various expressions of Christianand Jewish traditions, ecumenicaldialogues and theological issues,and practical ecumenism, thiscourse is designed to preparefuture clergy for informed andsensitive interaction with faithcommunities (both their clergyand their lay people) from othertraditions.

PS530 Pastoral Care and Practice I 1.5 credits. This course will

address the theological founda-tions of and psychospiritualdynamics for pastoral care andcounseling required of pastors. Itis always taken in conjunctionwith PS535.

PS531 Pastoral Care and Practice II 1.5 credits. A continuation of

PS530, this course provides basicinformation on the principles,methods, definitions and issues ofpastoral care and counseling inthe parochial context. It is alwaystaken in conjunction with PS536.

PS535 Pastoral Internship I 1.5 credits. This is a one semester

hospital-based ministry intern-ship. It is always taken in con-junction with PS530.

PS536 Pastoral Internship II 1.5 credits. A continuation of

PS535. It is always taken in con-junction with PS531.

PS540 Pastor as Catechist 1.5 credits. This course is

designed to enhance and pro-mote an appreciation of catechet-ics in the Church with particularemphasis on the role of the pas-tor/priest in understanding, guid-ing, and participating in parishcatechetical programs.

PS542 Pastor as Evangelist 1.5 credits. The focus of this

course is the role, demands, andexpectations of the pastor/priestwithin the context of the NewEvangelization.

PS545 Pastoral Internship III 1.5 credits. This is a one semester

parish-based ministry internship.It is always taken in conjunctionwith PS540.

PS546 Pastoral Internship IV 1.5 credits. A continuation of

PS545. Always taken in conjunc-tion with PS542.

PS552 Pastoral Administration &Leadership

3 credits. There are varied tasks,

roles, relationships, and struc-tures for today’s pastor. Thiscourse considers the fundamentaladministrative skills needed bypastors, e.g., personnel, finances,budgeting, pastoral planning,etc., as well as pastoral leadershipskills, including professionalethics, effective use of pastoralcouncils, pastoral teams, humanresource management. Studentsare expected to review and knowtheir own diocesan processes, procedures, and structures ofaccountability, in anticipation offull-time ministry after priestlyordination.

Electives PS628 Rite of Christian Initiation for

Adults 3 credits. This course trains stu-

dents in the processes involved inplanning for and executing theCatechumenate at the parishlevel. To achieve this, studentswill analyze Christian Initiation;its underlying and concomitanttheological and pastoral issues; itsnecessary ministries; strategies ofimplementing the Rites them-selves; and evaluating the entireprocess.

PS641 Pastoral Issues in LiturgicalMusic

3 credits. This course focuses onpastoral-music issues encoun-tered in the parish environment,and the development of the basicskills in, and appreciation of, themusic and collaborative roles nec-essary to lead the assembly inworship.

PS692.1- 792.1 Pastoral Theology Elective 3 credits. This course will include

special selected topics in the fieldof study of Pastoral Theology.

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Systematic & Liturgical Theology SL500 Fundamental Theology 3 credits. This course treats foun-

dational issues in systematic the-ology – the nature and method oftheology, divine revelation, themodern situation of faith and rea-son, and the concept of faith,dogma and teaching authority.

SL501 Christology/Soteriology 3 credits. This course is a study of

the person and work of JesusChrist in the light of biblical,patristic, conciliar, medieval,modern, and contemporary sys-tematic reflection.

SL502 Theology of the Church 3 credits. This course studies the

nature, mission, and ministry ofthe Church, its essential charac-teristics and structures, and the relationship between the Churchand the world as these themes aredeveloped in the documents ofthe Second Vatican Council.

SL503 Theological Anthropology 3 credits. This course examines

the Christian understanding ofthe human person before God. Itreflects upon the doctrines of cre-ation, sin and grace.

SL505 Theology of the Eucharist 4 credits for ordination candi-

dates, including a 1 creditpracticum, otherwise 3 credits.This course examines the biblicalorigins of the Eucharist, treatsthe development of Eucharistictheology from a historical per-spective, reviews the Roman ritehistorically with close study of thecurrent rite since Vatican II, andstudies the structure of theEucharistic Prayer and its theo-logical underpinnings. The 1credit practicum includes: a close

reading of the GeneralInstruction of the Roman Missal(2002) and the Roman Missal(2011). Opportunities to enacteach part of the Mass and a finalexercise of presiding at Mass arefollowed by a critical review. Thepracticum also includes opportu-nities to preside at Masses thatinclude the rites of Baptism,funerals and weddings.

SL506 Sacramental Theology: Baptismand Confirmation4 credits for ordination candi-dates, including a 1 creditpracticum, otherwise 3 credits.This course provides an overviewof the anthropological, biblical,and theological foundations, aswell as the contemporary pastoralexperience of the celebration ofthe Christian sacraments ofBaptism and Confirmation.Issues including symbolic con-tent, divine institution, causality,and validity are reviewed fromboth a historical and systematicperspective. The 1 creditpracticum provides seminarianswith liturgical celebration compe-tencies of the sacraments ofBaptism and Confirmation by anordained deacon. Also includedin the practicum are the celebra-tion of exposition and benedic-tion of the Blessed Sacrament,the functions of the deacon atMass and the diaconal celebra-tion of Baptism, Marriage, andthe Church’s funeral rites.

SL507 Doctrine of God 3 credits. This course is a theo-

logical examination of the classicChristian doctrine of God in lightof contemporary discussions ofsalvation, creation, ecclesiology,Eastern theology, theologies ofliberation, feminism, and lan-guage about God.

SL510 Liturgical Theology 3 credits. This course considers

the development of Christianworship from its Jewish matrixthrough the liturgical tradition ofthe Church as it developed in thedifferent periods to its presentcontemporary practice.

SL519 Theology of Ministry andOrdained Priesthood3 credits. This course examineskey biblical, historical, theologi-cal, and pastoral perspectives onthe nature and meaning of eccle-sial ministry (both lay andordained) in the Roman Catholictradition.

SL553 Patristic Theology3 credits. A survey of the life andworks of selected Church Fathersfrom the second to approximatelythe sixth century, with attentionto the development of the canon,ethics, theology, spirituality, andliturgy.

SL554 Marian Theology/ Spirituality1.5 credits. This course exploresthe anthropological, biblical, doc-trinal, and systematic approachesto a theology of Mary, includingMarian devotions and spirituality,within the context of the com-munion of saints.

SL555 Eschatology 1.5 credits. An examination of

the Catholic understanding ofhuman person, the Church, andworld history before God byreflecting on the doctrines thatconstitute eschatology (the lastthings), e.g., the relationshipbetween sin and death, initial andfinal judgment, the end of history,heaven, hell, purgatory, and thehope of fulfillment in theKingdom of God.

Electives SL604-

704 Missiology 3 credits. This course investi-

gates Roman Catholic perspec-tives on Christian mission in itsbiblical, historical, theological,and practical dimensions. Thenature of Christian mission willencompass Catholic pastoralactivities in parish settings.

SL642-742 Theology of Sacred Music and

its Pastoral Practice 3 credits. This course focuses on

the development and use ofmusic in sacred rites within theJudeo-Christian tradition. Specialemphasis will be given to the the-ological understanding of music’srole within the liturgy at VaticanII wherein music is considered“greater even than any other art”in the liturgy (SacrosanctumConcilium, 112). The course willalso explore the pastoral functionof music within worship and pro-vide the student with the toolsneeded to both evaluate a parishmusic program and its resourcesas well as understand the effec-tive administration of a parishmusic program.

SL650-750 Bl. John Henry Newman,

Theologian 3 credits. This course treats two

works of Bl. John HenryNewman, Essay on theDevelopment of Doctrine andGrammar of Assent.

SL675-775 Faith in Secular Age

3 credits. The “modern world”understood as a “secular world”(global, pluralistic, multi-reli-gious, rational, market-oriented,

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and scientific) provides the con-text for reasonable Christian faithbased on a divine revelationwhich transcends reason. Thecourse surveys the history of thisquestion, analyzes the changesthat occurred at Vatican II, stud-ies the various interpretations offaith and culture which have pre-vailed in Christianity historicallyand which recommend them-selves today, defines the currentdebates about faith in a secularage, and concludes with reflec-tions about the conception ofGod in post-metaphysical cate-gories.

SL692.1-792.1 Systematic & Liturgical

Elective 3 credits. This course will include

special selected topics in the fieldof study of Systematic &Liturgical Theology.

Seminars (3 credits per seminar) SL839 New Testament Christology This course will examine in detail

Christologies of the majorauthors in the New Testamentusing both the historical-criticalmethod, especially redaction crit-icism, and narrative criticism.Students will analyze keyChristological texts both in theirown context (intratextuality) andin relationship to other NewTestament Christological texts(intertextuality). Finally, NewTestament texts will be examinedin light of their contribution topatristic and conciliar theology ofthe early church.

SL846 Pneumatology This course is a study of the Holy

Spirit in the Hebrew andChristian scriptures, eastern andwestern theological history, aswell as modern and contempo-rary theology including thePentecostal and RenewalMovements.

Cardinal O’Brien had special words of encouragement for the seminarians at a special event in November. (l-r – Rev. Mr. Kevin Holland (Erie), Ben Daghir (Erie), Rev. Mr. Evan Ponton (Baltimore), Kyle Gorenski (Albany),

Cardinal O’Brien, Rev. Mr. Jonathan Kuhar (Scranton), Brian Norris (Altoona-Johnstown) and Carlos Ardila (Worcester))

SL852 Contemporary Ecclesiology This course examines major con-

temporary issues involved inecclesiology and studies theseissues in light of and in relation toprincipal pre-conciliar, conciliarand post-conciliar texts

SL860 Rediscovering Vatican II This course studies the origins

and developments of Vatican II’skey documents, as well as thereceptions and rejections of itsteachings, and evaluates the suc-cesses and failures of applicationof the council's teachings in thelife of the Church

SL866 Contemporary Christology This course explores various

Christological thought of the latetwentieth century, includingBultmann, Gogarten, Tillich,Rahner, Schillebeeckx, Teilhardde Chardin, Sobrino, Boff,Moltmann, and Pannenberg.

Pre-TheologyLiberal Arts ENG202 Writing for Theology and

Philosophy 3 credits. This course is designed

to help students understand thewriting process and supply themwith all of the components thatthey need to research and writeeffectively in theology and philos-ophy.

ENG203 Communication for Pastors I/II 3 credits. (1.5 each semester)

This course is designed to providestudents with an understandingof the communication process. Ittreats diverse ways of communi-cating in a pastoral setting, begin-ning with effective and clear writ-ten communication proceedingthrough oral proclamation and

public speaking, finishing withmedia and public relations.

ENG206 Theological English 3 credits. This is a one-semester

course which focuses on develop-ing the vocabulary, reading, andcomplex grammatical skills neces-sary for proficiency in readingtheological publications.

ENG304- 308 Reading & Writing I & II 6 credits. (3 credits each semes-

ter) This is a two-semestercourse which addresses a varietyof writing genres and providespractice for clear, concise, unifiedwriting at the sentence, para-graph, essay, and research paperlevels. Reading will be taughtthrough an intensive approachfocusing on a variety of readingstrategies. The texts will serve asmodels to stimulate and supportwriting activities.

ENG305- 307 Grammar I & II 6 credits. (3 credits each semes-

ter) This is a two-semestercourse that takes an integrated-skills approach to grammar inwhich students practice targetedstructures and vocabulary withina variety of contexts.

ENG306 Speech 3 credits. This course is designed

to improve personal articulationfor effective communication andpublic speaking.

HUMS201 The Catholic IntellectualTradition in Literature andthe Arts

3 credits. This course is an intro-duction to the Western ethos asarticulated in various forms of art,music, literature, theater andarchitecture, and the interaction

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of these in the formation of cul-ture.

HUMS500 Cultures 3 credits. This is a one-semester

course designed to help studentsunderstand American values,learn about the history and tradi-tions behind these cultural val-ues, and develop skills to interactappropriately with Americans in avariety of contexts.

BL201- 202 Ecclesiastical Latin I and II 3 credits each semester.

BL611 Hebrew I and II 3 credits each semester.

BL613- 614 New Testament Greek I & II 3 credits each semester.

SPAN201- 202 Pastoral Spanish I and II 3 credits each semester.

Philosophy PHIL101An Introduction to

Philosophical Argumentation 3 credits. This is an introductory

course in logic and critical think-ing. It draws from the thought ofWestern philosophy sinceAristotle, and includes considera-tion of the nature of formal argu-ments, especially syllogisms;truth, validity, and soundness; thedistinction between deductionand induction in reasoning; andthe types of informal fallacies.

PHIL203Philosophical Anthropology 3 credits. This course is a histori-

cal and systematic survey of majortheories of human nature begin-ning with world religions andclassical Greek thought. Itincludes modern and contempo-

rary philosophical thought, as well as detailed treatments of the anthropology implicit in theBible and the philosophical and theological reflections of St.Augustine, St. Thomas Aquinas,and current Church teaching.Certain contemporary views ofthe person are also considered in order to complement the anthropology presupposed by thepastoral, ethical, and sacramentallife of the Church.

PHIL204Metaphysics 3 credits. This course is a system-

atic survey of the philosophicaldiscipline which concerns itselfwith Wisdom and the first princi-ples and causes of being, in short,the highest aspirations and attain-ments of human reason. It doesso via a study of importantthinkers in the tradition of meta-physical thinking, with specialattention given to Aristotle andSt. Thomas Aquinas as well asBenedict XVI. The relationshipbetween metaphysics and theolo-gy is a focal theme. Key conceptsin the course include substance,form, actuality, creation, esse,participation, and relation.

PHIL205Philosophical Ethics 3 credits. This course treats gen-

eral principles of ethical decision-making and moral action. It con-siders topics such as conscience,natural law, freedom, responsibil-ity, virtue and vice. It treats thenotions of the common good, sol-idarity, and subsidiarity which arecentral to Catholic social ethics.Students also will be introducedto influential ethical theories suchas utilitarianism, deontology, andemotivism. The moral thought ofSt. Thomas Aquinas is empha-sized.

PHIL301Ancient Philosophy 3 credits. This introductory

course focuses on the emergenceand early development of philos-ophy among the Greeks;Socrates, Plato, and Platonism;Aristotle’s philosophical achieve-ment; and the Church Fathers’engagement with Hellenisticthought, culminating with St.Augustine. Important conceptsof the course include nature, cos-mos, logos, form, cause, science,wisdom, prudence, virtue, cre-ation, communio, and the disci-plinary terms “philosophy” and“theology” themselves.

PHIL302Medieval and ModernPhilosophy

3 credits. A continuation of PHIL301, this course introduces thestudent to highpoints of themedieval period of thought, espe-cially scholasticism, with specialattention given to St. ThomasAquinas (“sacred doctrine,” natu-ral law, virtue, creationist meta-physics, and the relationshipsbetween natural law, human law,and divine law). In modern phi-losophy the course considers thenew conceptions of Nature andnatural science authored byBacon and Descartes; new articu-lations of human nature and thehuman person (Machiavelli,Hobbes; Locke); and variousphilosophical reactions to theforegoing by Rousseau; Kant;Hegel; Marx; and Nietzsche.These include concepts such ascompassion, autonomy, and val-ues. A sustained comparison andcontrast with pre-modern think-ing is intended to help the stu-dent synthesize historical and sys-tematic learning.

PHIL305Epistemological Issues inTheology

3 credits. This course focusesupon the human capacity for, andachievement of, objective knowl-edge and truth. It surveys theclassical (Plato/Aristotle/St.Thomas Aquinas) schema of cog-nitive powers-acts-and-objects;phenomenology’s analyses of“intentionality”; and concludeswith Benedict XVI’s analysis ofthe contemporary situation vis-à-vis truth, as well as his develop-ment of several avenues (con-science, cultural dialogue, com-munio) for attaining and “living-in” the truth.

PHIL306Contemporary Issues inPhilosophy

3 credits. An introduction topolitical philosophy, this courseconsiders modern science, espe-cially when it influences cultureand practice; and the moral foun-dations of liberal democracy:human equality, freedom, anddignity. After a general consider-ation of science as a worldviewand these moral principles, thecourse considers contemporarytopics involving them, includingdebates over the nature of mar-riage and issues in biotechnologyand bioethics. This course is par-ticularly intended to help the stu-dent synthesize and apply previ-ous philosophical learning.

PHIL307Philosophy of Nature 3 credits. This course covers

essential terms and categories ofAristotelian philosophy of nature(matter/form/motion/cause/tele-ology/etc); developments in mod-ern physics and biology in rela-tionship to Aristotelian physicsand biology; and the relationshipbetween revealed truths about

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human origins and destiny andmodern science, especially evo-lutionary theory. It particularlyemphasizes the concept of hylo-morphism as a foundation ofphilosophical anthropology andethics.

PHIL308 Philosophy of God 3 credits. This course considers

the truths about the existence,nature, and attributes of Godthat can be arrived at by naturalreason. This includes St.Thomas Aquinas’ five ways, themetaphysics of esse, the divinesimplicity, and God’s wisdom,goodness, and justice. In addi-tion, the course considers thenature and problems of philo-sophical discourse about God;the relationships among divineomnipotence, providence, andhuman freedom; the problem ofevil; and the theme of modernatheism.

Religious Studies RLST202 Introduction to Scripture 3 credits. This course is an intro-

duction to the growth and con-tent of the Bible, contemporaryRoman Catholic theological per-spectives on the study ofScripture, and various biblicalresearch tools.

RLST203 Introduction to CatholicCatechism I

3 credits. This course providesan overview of the Catholic dog-matic tradition contained in PartOne of The Catechism of theCatholic Church.

RLST204 Introduction to CatholicCatechism II

3 credits. This course provides

an overview of the Catholicmoral tradition contained in PartThree of The Catechism of theCatholic Church.

RLST206 Prayer and Priesthood 3 credits. (1.5 each semester)

This course provides anoverview of the Catholic spiritu-al tradition contained in PartFour of The Catechism of theCatholic Church.

RLST235 Foundations for Dialogue: Theology and Culture

3 credits. This course exploresthe Theology of God and theExistence of Evil; the Personand Work of Jesus Christ;Humanity, Sin, Grace, andHope; and the cultural reality ofHuman Trafficking with a specif-ic focus on where God, Christ,Sin, and Grace interact.

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Board of Trustees

Current Vice Chair Jack Cavanaugh and former Vice Chair David Kinkopf with Fr. Brown at November reception.

CHAIRMAN and CHANCELLORMOST REV. WILLIAM LORI, S.T.D.Archbishop of Baltimore

PROVINCIAL SUPERIORVERY REV. DANIEL F. MOORE, P.S.S. ex officioSociety of St. Sulpice

PRESIDENT-RECTORREV. PHILLIP J. BROWN, P.S.S.ex officio St. Mary’s Seminary & University

VICE CHAIRMR. JOHN CAVANAUGHPartner, Brown Advisory

SECRETARYREV. LAWRENCE B. TERRIEN, P.S.S.

TREASURERMR. DAN RIZZOInnovation FellowInovalon

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MEMBERSMOST REV. JOSEPH BAMBERABishop of Scranton

MOST REV. MARK BARTCHAKBishop of Altoona-Johnstown

REV. MSGR. RICHARD BOZZELLI, J.D.Pastor, St. Bernadine ChurchAlumnus

MR. MARC GUENTER BUNTINGBunting Management Group

REV. GERARD FRANCIKPastor, Sacred Heart ParishAlumnus

MR. DAVID. G. GAUDREAUManaging PrincipalEwingCole

MR. GINO J. GEMIGNANI, JR.Senior Vice President, RetiredThe Whiting-Turner Contracting Co.

KATHLEEN A. GETZ, PH.D.Dean, Loyola University MarylandSellinger School of Business & Management

REV. MSGR. J. BRUCE JARBOEPastorSt. Ann’s Roman Catholic ChurchAlumnus

MR. JOHN D. LINEHANVice President, T. Rowe Price Group

REV. RENATO J. LOPEZ, P.S.S.Vice-Rector for Formation/Director of TheologyAssumption SeminarySociety of St. SulpiceSulpician Representative to the Board

BISHOP DOUGLAS J. LUCIABishop of Syracuse

MOST REV. W. FRANCIS MALOOLY, D.D.Bishop of WilmingtonAlumnus

PAUL R. MCHUGH, M.D.emeritusHenry Phipps Professor of Psychiatry, Johns Hopkins Medicine

STEVEN G. METZGER, ESQ.Partner, Gallagher, Evelius & Jones

MR. JOSEPH MOLYNEAUXMarketing Executive, RetiredIBM

REV. HY K. NGUYEN, P.S.S.Rector/PresidentAssumption SeminarySulpician Representative to the Board

MOST REV. LAWRENCE T. PERSICO, J.C.L.Bishop of Erie

DEACON GEORGE RUSSELL, PH.D.Adjunct Professor of PhilosophySt. Mary’s Seminary & University

REV. THOMAS R.ULSHAFER, P.S.S.Former Sulpician ProvincialSociety of St. SulpiceSulpician Representative to the BoardAlumnus

ELLEN H. YANKELLOW, PHARM.D.President and CEO, Correct Rx PharmacyServices, Inc.

MOST REV. DAVID A. ZUBIK, D.D.Bishop of PittsburghAlumnus

Rev. Phillip J. Brown, P.S.S., B. Music, J.D., S.T.B.,J.C.L., J.C.D.President RectorVice Chancellor of the Ecclesiastical TheologicalFaculty

Rev. Paul Maillet, P.S.S., S.T.L., S.T.D.Vice RectorDirector of Admissions

Rev. Gladstone H. Stevens, P.S.S., S.T.L., Ph.D.Dean of the School of TheologyPraeses of the Ecclesiastical Theological Faculty

Rev. D. Brent Laytham, M.Div., Ph.D. (On Sabbatical Spring 2021)Dean, St. Mary’s Ecumenical Institute

Victoria V. Semanie, M.B.A.Vice President for Finance

Elizabeth L. Visconage, B.S.Senior Vice President of Administration &Advancement

Leelamma Sebastian, M.S., M.A.Director of Pastoral Programs

Rev. Dennis J. Billy, C.Ss.R., S.T.D.Director of Spiritual Life Programs

Rev. Msgr. Richard B. Hilgartner, S.T.D. (Cand.)Director of Liturgy

Paula Thigpen, M.A., M.Div.University Registrar

Thomas Raszewski, M.L.S., M.A. (Theology)Director of the Knott Library

Arryn Milne, B.S.Director of Information Services

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Administrative Officers

Graduation 2019 (left to right, top row) Dr. Michael J. Gorman, Commencement Speaker, Rev. Daniel F. Moore, P.S.S., Rev. Dr. D. Brent Laytham, (left to right, bottom row) Rev. Phillip J. Brown, P.S.S., Most Rev. William E. Lori,

Rev. Gladstone H. Stevens, P.S.S.

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Rev. Dennis J. Billy, C.Ss.R.Robert F. Leavitt Distinguished Service Chair inTheologyDirector of Spiritual Life ProgramsProfessor of Moral & Spiritual TheologyA.B., Dartmouth CollegeM.R.E., M. Div., Mt. St. Alphonsus SeminaryTh.D., Harvard University, Divinity SchoolM.A., The University of TorontoM.M.R.Sc., Katholieke Universiteit LeuvenS.T.D., Pontifical University of St. ThomasD.Min., Graduate Theological Foundation

Rev. Phillip J. Brown, P.S.S.Associate Professor of Canon LawPresident-Rector,Vice Chancellor of The Ecclesiastical TheologicalFacultyB. Music, The University of MichiganJ.D., University of North DakotaS.T.B., The Catholic University of AmericaJ.C.L., J.C.D., Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome

Rev. Thomas J. Burke, O.SS.T.Adjunct, Systematic Theology,B.A., S.T.M., S.T.D., St. Mary’s Seminary &University

Rev. William L. Burton, OFMProfessor of Sacred Scripture B.A., Quincy UniversityM.Div., M.A., Catholic Theological UnionS.S.L., Pontifical Biblical Institute, RomeS.T.D., Pontifical Gregorian University, RomeM.Ed., Loyola University

Karen L. CarducciAdjunct, Biblical LanguagesB.A., University of DallasM.A., Duke UniversityPh.D. The Catholic University of America

Rev. Brian Carpenter, P.S.S.Assistant Professor of Systematic TheologyB.A., University of Notre DameM. Div., S.T.L., University of St. Mary of the LakeS.T.D. (Cand.), University of St. Mary of the Lake

Rev. Patrick M. CarrionAdjunct, Pastoral TheologyB.A., University of Maryland (Baltimore County)S.T.B., S.T.M., St. Mary’s Seminary & UniversityM.A., Johns Hopkins University

Scott A. CooperAdjunct, World LanguagesB.A., Heidelberg UniversityM.A., University of Louisiana-LafayetteM.A., St. Mary’s Ecumenical Institute

Academic Faculty

The entire community with Most Rev. William Lori after the Covenant Liturgy, August 2019.

Rev. Robert J. Cro, P.S.S.Assistant Professor of Church HistoryB.A., Williams CollegeM.A., Princeton UniversityM.Div., S.T.B., St. Mary’s Seminary & UniversityH.E.L., Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome

Rev. Dr. Chris DreisbachAdjunct, Systematic and Moral TheologyM.A., Ph.D., The Johns Hopkins University

Matthew J. DugandzicAssistant Professor of Moral TheologyB.S., Concordia University, MontrealM.A., St. Joseph’s SeminaryPh.D., The Catholic University of America

Patricia FosarelliAdjunct, Pastoral Theology,Associate Dean of Instruction, St. Mary’s EcumenicalInstitute,E.I. Distinguished Dunning Lecturer in Spiritualityand Practical TheologyM.A., St. Mary’s Seminary & UniversityM.D., University of MarylandD.Min., Wesley Theological Seminary

Michael J. GormanRaymond E. Brown Chair in Biblical Studies andTheologyB.A., Gordon CollegeM.Div., Ph.D. Princeton Theological Seminary

Rev. Shawn D. GouldAssistant Professor of Systematic TheologyB.A., University of Notre DameJ.D., University of California, BerkeleyM.Div., S.T.L., S.T.B., University of St. Mary of the Lake

Rev. Edward J. GriswoldAdjunct, Pastoral Theology, Henry J. and Marion I. Knott Professor ofHomiletics, B.A., S.T.L., St. Mary’s Seminary and UniversityM.Ed., Rutgers UniversityD.Min., Aquinas Institute of Theology

Emily HicksLecturer in EnglishB.A., Franciscan University of Steubenville, Certificate, English as a Foreign Language,Language and Catechetical Institute (Gaming,Austria)M.A. St. Mary’s Ecumenical Institute

Msgr. Richard B. HilgartnerAdjunct, Systematic TheologyDirector of LiturgyB.S., Mount St. Mary’s CollegeM.Div., St. Mary’s Seminary & UniversityS.T.L., S.T.D. (Cand.), Pontificio Ateneo Sant’Anselmo (Rome)

Rev. Thomas R. Hurst, P.S.S.Adjunct, Sacred Scripture,B.A., Niagara UniversityS.T.M., S.T.L., St. Mary’s Seminary & UniversityM.A., Ph.D., The Catholic University of America

Rev. D. Brent Laytham (On Sabbatical Spring 2021)Professor of Systematic Theology, Dean, St. Mary’s Ecumenical Institute B.A., Mid-America Nazarene CollegeM.Div., Nazarene Theological SeminaryPh.D., Duke University

Patricia LeNoirAssistant to the President for Institutional Excellence,Director, Youth Theological StudiesAdjunct, Faith StudiesB.S., Kutztown UniversityM.A., The Catholic University of America

Rev. Robert F. Leavitt, P.S.S.Adjunct, Systematic Theology,France-Merrick University ProfessorB.A., S.T.B., S.T.L., S.T.D., St. Mary’s Seminary &University

Eric A. Mabry Assistant Professor of Philosophy and SystematicTheologyB.A., University of St. ThomasM.A., Center for Thomistic Studies, University of St.ThomasPh.D., University of St. Michael’s College

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Rev. Paul Maillet, P.S.S.Associate Professor of Sacred ScriptureVice RectorDirector of Admissions B. Music, Eastman School of Music of theUniversity of RochesterM. Music, Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins UniversityM.Div., Mount St. Mary’s SeminaryS.T.L., S.T.D., The Catholic University of America

Very Rev. Daniel F. Moore, P.S.S.Associate Professor of Systematic TheologyB.A., M.A., S.T.B., St. Mary’s Seminary & UniversityS.T.L., S.T.D., Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome

Derek A. Olsen Adjunct, Systematic TheologyB.A., St. Olaf CollegeM.Div., Candler School of Theology, EmoryUniversityS.T.M., Trinity Lutheran SeminaryPh.D., Emory University

Rev. Steven RothAdjunct, Pastoral TheologyB.A.,M.S., University of ScrantonS.T.B., M.Div., S.T.L., St. Mary’s Seminary &University

Deacon George Russell Adjunct, PhilosophyB.A., St. Francis CollegeM.A./Ph. L., Ph.D. The Catholic University ofAmerica

Bill ScaliaLecturer in EnglishB.A. M.A., University of Louisiana at MonroePh.D., Louisiana State University

Peter Paul Seaton, Jr.Associate Professor of PhilosophyB.A., M.A./Ph.L., The Catholic University ofAmericaPh.D., Fordham University

Rev. Gilbert SeitzAdjunct, Canon LawB.A., St. Mary’s Seminary and UniversityM.Div., Mount St. Mary’s SeminaryJ.C.L., The Catholic University of America

Rev. Gladstone H. Stevens, P.S.S.Associate Professor of Systematic TheologyDean of the School of TheologyPraeses of the Ecclesiastical Theological Faculty B.A., Quincy CollegeS.T.L., St. Mary’s Seminary & UniversityPh.D., Marquette University

Rev. Lawrence Terrien, P.S.S.Adjunct, Systematic TheologyB.A., St. Mary’s Seminary and UniversityS.T.B., The Catholic University of AmericaS.T.L., S.T.D., Katholieke Universiteit, Leuven

Rev. Thomas R. Ulshafer, P.S.S.Adjunct, Moral Theology B.A. St. Mary’s Seminary & UniversityS.T.B., S.T.L., S.T.M., St. Mary’s Seminary &UniversityPh.D., Princeton Theological Seminary

Members of the EcclesiasticalTheological FacultyRev. Dennis J. Billy, C.Ss.R., S.T.D., D. Min., Th.D.

Rev. Phillip J. Brown, P.S.S., J.D., J.C.D.

Rev. William L. Burton, OFM, S.T.D.

Rev. Brian Carpenter, P.S.S., S.T.L.

Rev. Robert J. Cro, P.S.S., H.E.L.

Rev. Shawn D. Gould, S.T.L.

Rev. Msgr. Richard B. Hilgartner, S.T.L.

Rev. Paul Maillet, P.S.S., S.T.D.

Rev. Steven Roth, M.Div., S.T.L.

Dr. Peter Paul Seaton, Jr., Ph.L., Ph.D.

Rev. Gilbert J. Seitz, M.Div., J.C.L.

Rev. Gladstone Stevens, P.S.S., S.T.L., Ph.D.

NON-PERMANENT MEMBERS

Rev. Edward Griswold, S.T.L., D.Min.

Rev. Lawrence Terrien, P.S.S., S.T.D.

Location & Map

St. Mary’s Seminary & University is conve-niently located in north-central Baltimoreone-half mile east of the Northern ParkwayEast exit from I-83 and one-half mile west ofCharles Street, on the southwest corner ofRoland Avenue and Northern Parkway. Theentrance to the spacious Seminary grounds isthe second driveway off Roland Avenueimmediately south of Northern Parkway,marked “5400” and “St. Mary’s Seminary.”There is ample free parking directly in frontof the Seminary building. St. Mary’s Seminary & University

5400 Roland AvenueBaltimore, MD 21210

410/864-4000

www.stmarys.edu

St. Mary’s Seminary & University5400 Roland AvenueBaltimore, MD 21210

410/864-4000

www.stmarys.edu