Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and the Liberal Arts

Saint Joseph Seminary College

Location

United States of America (USA)

Study Format

On Campus

Course language

English

Study Fields

Humanities, Liberal Arts

Degree

Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Tuition Fee

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Program Description

One hundred twenty-six (126) credit hours, which must include a minimum of 33 credit hours in philosophy, 18 credit hours in theology, 15 credit hours in history, 15 credit hours in literature, 9 credit hours in psychology, 6 credit hours in English composition, 6 credit hours in the fine arts, 6 credit hours in the natural sciences, 6 credit hours in a foreign language, 3 credit hours in mathematics, and 3 credit hours in public speaking. These required hours are fulfilled by the courses specified below, or by those approved by the Academic Dean.

About the School

Saint Joseph Seminary College is a community of faith rooted in the Benedictine tradition which promotes learning in the liberal arts and the development of the whole person. The formation program fosters the commitment of seminarians to the Roman Catholic priesthood in accordance with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops' Program of Priestly Formation. The Seminary College also makes available its educational and other resources to the local community.

Saint Joseph Seminary College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the Bachelor of Arts Degree. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Saint Joseph Seminary College. The Seminary College course of training also fulfills the requirements of ecclesiastical norms and offers a major in Philosophy and the Liberal Arts or in Philosophy and Theological Studies.