Certificate of Propaedeutic Studies – Graduate Online
Overview
The Certificate of Propaedeutic Studies – Graduate (Online) is an 18-credit graduate program for seminarians in their propaedeutic year of study who have a Bachelor’s degree.
This program is for students who, upon completion of the Certificate of Propaedeutic Studies, want to enter the Discipleship Stage of formation for Catholic priesthood, which consists of philosophical studies such as the Certificate of Philosophical Studies or a BA in Philosophy. Ultimately, seminarians would enter the Master of Divinity (Seminary) program in preparation for ordination to the priesthood.
In accordance with the PPF6 guidance, the following courses are recommended for propaedeutic year seminarians. Note that only three courses for a total of nine credit hours, in general education or non-general education (such as introduction to scripture, spirituality, and the Catechism) are permitted each semester. Course selections are flexible to accommodate the needs of each student and at the direction of the diocese or religious order. No courses in Philosophy may be taken in the propaedeutic year.
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Admissions to the Program
Admission requirements for the “Certificate of Propaedeutic Studies – Graduate (Online)” are that students are prepared for graduate work by means of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. Exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis.
Students may transfer or apply up to 9 credits from an accredited Master’s program or other graduate coursework, with approval of the Propaedeutic Certificate Program Director. Coursework may be from an external college or university or from HACS. The final 9 credits of the program must be earned at HACS.
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The Program Objectives
- Understand and be able to communicate Catholic teachings, including doctrine, liturgy, sacraments, morality, prayer and Sacred Scripture at the graduate level, as aligned with diocesan guidelines and the PPF6.
- Understand and be able to communicate Catholic spirituality and the life of prayer at the graduate level, as aligned with diocesan guidelines and the PPF6.
- Understand and be able to communicate overarching themes in Church History and the development of Western Civilization at the graduate level, as aligned with diocesan guidelines and the PPF6.
Degree Plan
The following courses comprise 18 semester hours of the “Certificate of Propaedeutic Studies – Graduate (Online)” Program.
Year 1 Fall Semester
Recommended:
MTH 840 Catholic Social Teaching
SAS 761 Gospels
CHH 700 Church History
Alternatives:
Greek, Latin, Hebrew I
APO 565 Reading Science in the Light of Faith
SAI 510 Introduction to Sacred Music
Year 1 Spring Semester
Recommended:
APO 631 Social Media and the New Evangelization
DTH 512 Spiritual Life in the Classics
CHH 881 Patristics
Alternatives:
Greek, Latin, Hebrew II
PAS 507 Contemporary Youth Culture
SAS 718 St. Paul
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