2002-2003 - The University of Scranton

SAINT PIUS X SEMINARY
Faithful to the vision of the National Council of Catholic Bishops’ document, Program
for Priestly Formation, the Diocese of Scranton enjoys a cooperative arrangement with the
University to enable seminarians to prepare for the intensive study of theology beyond the
undergraduate level. Men who are seriously discerning the possibility of a vocation to the
diocesan priesthood reside together in community at Saint Pius X Seminary in Dalton.
Seminarians share in communal celebration of the liturgy, deepen their own prayer lives
through indiviual spiritual direction, undertake practical apostolic service, and gain insight
into the daily life of a priest. On campus, seminary students fulfill a Philosophy major (30
credits) in the University’s College of Arts and Sciences and study a range of theological
topics (18 credits) to provide a solid foundation for advancement to major seminary. In
addition, seminarians pursue courses in history and languages, as well as electives that will
futher enrich their undergraduate curriculum so that candidates for priesthood possess an
intellectual formation truly reflective of the liberal arts tradition. While seminarians must
enroll in general education courses required of all undergraduates, in addition to the seminary
curriculum, they also possess the flexibility to develop a concentration, that is, a minor
or double major, in another field of study that appeals to their personal interests.
Seminarians are encouraged to avail themselves of the breadth of educational opportunities
available to them at the University campus.
Students accepted into seminary formation who have already earned a bachelor’s
degree or who undertake college studies at a non-traditional age enter the Unversity’s
Dexter Hanley College, which aims to accommodate the particular needs of the non-traditional
college student. Seminarians in this category who have not yet obtained a college
degree follow the typical seminary curriculum toward a bachelor’s in Philosophy. Those
who possess a degree complete a two year pre-theology program focusing on the philosophy
and theology prerequisites necessary to begin advanced theological study in major seminary.
Saint Pius X Seminary is operated by the Diocese of Scranton under the direction of
the Most Reverend James C. Timlin, D.D., the Bishop of Scranton. The seminary formation
faculty consists of priests of the Diocese; however, the seminary program serves students
from beyond Northeastern Pennsylvania, including the Archdioceses of Baltimore
and Washington.
For more information, contact Monsignor David Bohr, S.T.D., at (570) 563-1131.
SPECIFIC COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Seminarians in the four-year college program normally major in Philosophy and are
expected to take the following courses in fulfillment of the general requirements of the
Philosophy Department and St. Pius X Seminary. Seminarians enrolled in the two-year
pre-theology program are required to take the courses listed below that are marked by an
asterisk (*):
PHILOSOPHY
PHIL 120 Introduction to Philosophy* PHIL 310 Epistemology*
PHIL 210 Ethics* PHIL 311 Metaphysics*
PHIL 215 Logic PHIL 330 Fate, Destiny, and
PHIL 220 History of Ancient Philosophy* Dignity
PHIL 221 History of Medieval Philosophy* PHIL 434 Issues in Philosophy
PHIL 222 Modern Philosophy* and Theology*
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