Byzantine Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 I'm going to FUS in the fall. Which one do you think is better: Catechetics with Youth Ministry Concentration or Comunications with Multimedia concentration? For a guy going into Byzantine Catholic seminary who really wants to become a force to be reckoned with in the New Evangelization. I've included some other ones that seem good/fun/useful. I just want an opinion. Especially useful would be the opinion of anyone who's done any of these majors at FUS. Thanks guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePenciledOne Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 Well you can't get wrong with either Theology or Catechetics at FUS. I'm currently a Junior (Writing/Philosophy) there. Do what your intrested in, because when it comes to college, the ones that have to do with your major are vital and should intrest otherwise college is more of a burden then it needs to be. Plus, the programs are more or less flexible, so if you change from say Catechetics to theology you'll only have to pick up a few extra credits. Most importantly, do what you are driven to do. That's why I'm doing Philosophy/Writing, because I can't imagine doing anything else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maggyie Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 You should do a language, Spanish, and help stop the sheep poaching being done by Protestant churches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luigi Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 Communications with Multimedia conentration + a language. With the Comm-Multimedia, you'll be able to produce chatechetical materials and reach a larger audience than you can working with one or two youth groups at a time. You'll also be able to produce/record homilies, interviews, refutations, etc. And I agree with Maggie that you should learn at least one additional language. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent Vega Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 [quote name='Maggie' timestamp='1325968579' post='2364562'] You should do a language, Spanish, and help stop the sheep poaching being done by Protestant churches. [/quote] But not as a major. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EcceNovaFacioOmni Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 I said classics, but you should consider philosophy, or some general liberal arts program if FUS has one. Take other classes as they interest you and study a language. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amppax Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 If you are going into seminary, don't they want you to study philosophy? I mean if you are going to go that route for certain, I would think you would want to study that. That being said, both Theology and Catechetics are wonderful at Franciscan, I'm a theology major and I've really liked my studies so far. If you want to reach more people, Communications seems like what you would want. Its possible to do both Cat and Comm though, I know people who are doing both. Ultimately you should study what interests you most. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groo the Wanderer Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 go for the yoots. we so DESPERATELY need more DREs and CYMs who have a solid adherence to the Church Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amppax Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 [quote name='Groo the Wanderer' timestamp='1325993559' post='2364792'] go for the yoots. we so DESPERATELY need more DREs and CYMs who have a solid adherence to the Church [/quote] Haha it honestly seems like half the students at Franciscan are either theology or catechetics majors, we're doing our best Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MithLuin Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 (edited) I read your poll, and voted 'language'. Then I read your post, and saw that you are going to FUS, and switched my vote to 'theology'. They have a good theology program, as you know, so you should get some good solid background there. Languages are just very useful to have, so studying them is always beneficial. And then I read [b]Amppax[/b]'s post and remembered, duh, pre-the's should be studying philosophy. Edited January 8, 2012 by MithLuin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mortify Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 The best major is what is most practical. Sorry, but after spending tens of thousands of dollars, and submerging yourself in debt, you going to want a job after you're done with college. You don't want to be some poor sap with a poli-sci degree and working a menial job. If you're interested in classics, communications, art, etc... my recommendation is to study those on your personal time. TRUST ME. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kia ora Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 (edited) Don't do Classics, and I'm saying this as a person who's doing a major in Ancient Greek. Unless you like being an overeducated burger flipper. Edited January 8, 2012 by Kia ora Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byzantine Posted January 8, 2012 Author Share Posted January 8, 2012 [quote name='Amppax' timestamp='1325992740' post='2364783'] If you are going into seminary, don't they want you to study philosophy? I mean if you are going to go that route for certain, I would think you would want to study that. That being said, both Theology and Catechetics are wonderful at Franciscan, I'm a theology major and I've really liked my studies so far. If you want to reach more people, Communications seems like what you would want. Its possible to do both Cat and Comm though, I know people who are doing both. Ultimately you should study what interests you most. [/quote] I've only gotta take 30 credits philosophy. That is it. That is all I ever intend to take. I will take no more unless it is absolutely required of me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hope&memory Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 [quote name='Byzantine' timestamp='1325963667' post='2364534'] For a guy going into Byzantine Catholic seminary who really wants to become a force to be reckoned with in the New Evangelization. [/quote] Anybody who is going to the seminary in order to "become a force to be reckoned with" might want to take a step back. A big step. Way back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amppax Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 (edited) [quote name='Byzantine' timestamp='1326044228' post='2364995'] I've only gotta take 30 credits philosophy. That is it. That is all I ever intend to take. I will take no more unless it is absolutely required of me. [/quote] ok, well here is the catalog of majors and minors at FUS [url="http://www.franciscan.edu/Catalogs/Undergraduate/"]http://www.franciscan.edu/Catalogs/Undergraduate/[/url]. It shows the requirements for a major or minor in each program Franciscan offers. Keep in mind that most students tend to take 15-18 credits a semester. Plus, most students (at least most I know) tend to be interested in going to Austria for a semester of study abroad, and while there most take 12-15 credits (actually I'm not sure about this, I may be 12 is the max people take over there). Anyway, this catalog is a great resource that I would consider exploring if you have a chance. Have you considered the Priestly Discernment Program at all? I realize you are Byzantine Rite, so things are obviously different, but you are still discerning the priesthood, and it might not be a bad idea to look into that. Also, do you realize that 30 credits is 4 short of a major? It's highly recommended that those considering the priesthood major in philosophy, because they have to take so many philosophy credits. Additionally 12 credits of theology is required, which brings the total of required credits up to 42. Again, not even taking into account the core curriculum requirements, you've got a lot on you plate that you will need for seminary. I don't believe that you have to complete the requirements at college, but it just prolongs your time in seminary. And the core is pretty extensive, here is a link to the requirements [url="http://www.franciscan.edu/StudentServices/AcademicServices/CoreCurriculumReq/"]http://www.francisca...eCurriculumReq/[/url] the core is another 48 credits. There is some overlap between the core and what you need for seminary, (I think about 9-15 credits) but still, that's a lot of credits outside what you need. Anyway that's just my advice, as a current student. Edited January 8, 2012 by Amppax Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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