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apply for an affiliation to the Pontifical Urban University, Rome, and by decree No.902/78/2 issued at Rome on December 1 st , 1978, the Congregation for CatholicEducation declared the Philosophy Department of St. Thomas Aquinas’ MajorSeminary, Bambui, to be an Affiliate of the Philosophy Faculty of the PontificalUrban University, Rome.This Programme of Studies for Philosophy Department in STAMS, has beenprepared taking into consideration the directives of the Sacred Constitutions of theSecond Vatican Council on The Decree on the Training of Priests (OptatamTotius,no. 14-15) which states that:In the revision of ecclesiastical studies the main object to be kept inmind is a more effective coordination of philosophy and theology sothat they supplement one another in revealing to the minds of thestudents with ever increasing clarity the Mystery of Christ, whichaffects the whole course of human history, exercises an unceasinginfluence on the Church, and operates mainly through the ministry ofthe priest.Philosophical subjects should be taught in such a way as to lead thestudents gradually to a solid and consistent knowledge of man, theworld and God. The students should rely on that philosophicalpatrimony which is forever valid, but should also take account ofmodern philosophical studies, especially those which have greaterinfluence in their own country, as well as recent progress in thesciences. Thus, by correctly understanding the modern mind, studentswill be prepared to enter into dialogue with theircontemporaries…while being able to detect and refute those that arefalse.It is in the light of what The Decree on the Training of Priests (O.T.) says above andwith the awareness that the study of philosophy as a crucial stage of the intellectualformation of future priests that our Seminary tries as much as possible to have thestudents well grounded in philosophy so as to better prepare their minds fortheological studies and to deepen their understanding and interpretation of theperson, and of the person’s freedom and relationships with the world and withGod, and also to enrich their intellectual formation in the “cult of truth”.(Cf.Pastores Dabo Vobis, no 52).It is our ardent hope that the team of formators and the Seminarians of STAMS willfind this revised Programme of Studies for Philosophy useful.STAGES AND METHOD OF INTELLECTUAL FORMATION.
There are two major stages in the seminarian’s intellectual formation.During the first three years the teaching of philosophy and its kindreddisciplines is the focus of attention.The last four years are taken up by the theology and its related sciences.Being present during lectures, and personal research are the main methodsthe seminarian shall avail himself of in the course of his formation. He may notabsent himself from lectures without the knowledge of his class co-ordinator, whowill, in turn, inform the professors concern. The seminarian will be required toacquire for himself a copy of the Programme of Studies.Research takes two forms. The seminarian is required to make research forseminar papers and at the end of each of the two major stages, write a dissertationof not more than 40 typed pages. The Seminary Library is at the disposal of theseminarian in this regard. He shall maintain silence whenever he is in the Libraryand treat the books and magazines therein with due consideration for posterity.The school year is divided into two semesters. At the end of every semester,the seminarian shall present himself for examinations. There shall be two sessions:January and June. 60% is the pass mark in any given subject. There will be sessionsin February and October for referred candidates of the January and June sessionsrespectively. A candidate who scores less than 40% at both the Ordinary andreferred sessions shall be advised to withdraw.At the end of each major stage of intellectual formation, the candidate shallbe required to write the B. Phil., B.D., or Diploma examinations. A student whoscores less than 60% in the February/October sessions automatically qualifies forthe Diploma. Entry conditions are to be found elsewhere in this Programme ofStudies. Candidates who qualify for, write and are successful in the degreeexaminations will be awarded certificates by the Pontifical Urban University,Rome, to which the Seminary is affiliated.1. GENERAL ORIENTATION1.1. AIMThe department aims at promoting a comprehensive study of philosophywith a view to having the student acquaint himself with the general philosophicalculture but paying particular attention to the systematic philosophy of theAristotelico-Thomistic tradition and the history of philosophy in general.1.2. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS1.2.1. The candidate shall have completed at least the curriculum of studies andobtained the certificates and credits required in Cameroon as a condition foradmission into a duly approved university;
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