Annie12 Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 I have applied to Catholic University of America but I have not visited yet. Does anyone have any thoughts about this and other colleges that would have a good theology program for a future nun? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FutureSister2009 Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 DeSales University for the win!!!!! I am a current Theology major who is potentially discerning Religious Life but nothing is definite yet. But yes I highly recommend DeSales. It's amazing. And I also applied to Christendom and Franciscan University. I am going to possibly apply to them again for Grad school. Also recommend the University of Dayton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilllabettt Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 I think a good college for a future nun is one that doesn't cost a huge hunk of money. I know a discerner who went to CUA for undergrad and ended up 80,000 in debt. Unless you are a veteran or have funding from relatives, I would give a state university serious consideration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie12 Posted February 19, 2012 Author Share Posted February 19, 2012 I'm thinking about seriously taking a gap year to discern where god is calling me but I'm not sure what I want to do during a potential gap year. Any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilllabettt Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 Americorps or one of the many Catholic volunteer organizations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sister Marie Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 Is there a particular geographical area you are looking in? What do you want to study? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie12 Posted February 19, 2012 Author Share Posted February 19, 2012 I would be looking for something in the north east and I really would like to study theology. I'm also very Pro life ( I guess it's my cause). So, any volunteer program that would involve pro life aspects would be wonderful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmilyAnn Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 [quote name='Annie12' timestamp='1329677450' post='2389431'] I would be looking for something in the north east and I really would like to study theology. I'm also very Pro life ( I guess it's my cause). So, any volunteer program that would involve pro life aspects would be wonderful! [/quote] Maybe talk to your priest or see if there are any religious communities in your area focusing on pro-life issues (the Sisters of Life come to mind for example). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basilisa Marie Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 [quote name='FutureSister2009' timestamp='1329675148' post='2389401'] DeSales University for the win!!!!! I am a current Theology major who is potentially discerning Religious Life but nothing is definite yet. But yes I highly recommend DeSales. It's amazing. And I also applied to Christendom and Franciscan University. I am going to possibly apply to them again for Grad school. Also recommend the University of Dayton [/quote] Whoo UD! I'm at Dayton for grad school, and the grad assistants that are in campus ministry are wonderful! I might be biased, because they're also my classmates, lol. Also Mount St. Mary's University in Emmitsburg, MD (my undergrad). It's in the Newman Guide! Campus ministry go on regular "nun-runs" to relatively local convents and monasteries. Campus ministry is very popular, with all things from adoration hours, Marian devotion groups, volunteer work, and pro-life groups. They always field a few buses for the March for Life. The theology department is also great, although it's more geared toward prepping future lay ministers, whether it be people wanting to concentrate in youth ministry, religious ed or pastoral ministry (aka future priests, LEMs, etc). So it's less "Let us teach you everything the Church teaches" and more "Let's examine theology because we assume that all of our majors already have a solid foundation in the catechism." Like, my Bible professor was a feminist scholar, but she did an excellent job of faithfully presenting what the Church teaches and was genuinely interested in all of our personal welfare, not at all in a weird fluffy stuff that you usually expect from the weird feminist scholar stereotype. However, if you're looking for more "traditional" courses, the philosophy department is fantastic, with lots of good Catholic professors that do Ancient and Medieval philosophy. It's expensive ($40k+ a year), but they give out some good scholarships based on GPA/SAT numbers alone, among others. But anywho. I could sing the praises of the Mount forever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basilisa Marie Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 We really should put together a thread with reviews of lots of different good, Catholic colleges for all the people on here that are doing the college search. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sister Marie Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 Immaculata University, Immaculata, PA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnlySunshine Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 I've heard that the University of Dallas is an amesome Catholic university. They have a [url="http://www.udallas.edu/academics/undergrad/academics/majors/theology"]Theology program[/url] as well as many other majors and degrees. They say this about financial aid: [quote] Whether you are applying to the undergraduate program or to one of the graduate programs, the cost of an education at a private university can seem overwhelming. Recognizing this, the University community strives to meet the needs and concerns of our students on a student-by-student basis. Approximately 80% of our student body currently receives financial aid of some sort in the form of merit- or need-based award packages. Financial Aid is intended to supplement, not replace family resources. The primary source of funding rest with both Federal and State government; therefore, government regulations determine a students eligibility. The University of Dallas' Financial Aid Office is required to comply with updated federal, state, and institutional regulations and policies. [/quote] Their cost of attendance is a little pricey because they are a private university, but if you can get financial aid, it would be a good school to try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnlySunshine Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 (edited) [quote name='Annie12' timestamp='1329675740' post='2389407'] I'm thinking about seriously taking a gap year to discern where god is calling me but I'm not sure what I want to do during a potential gap year. Any suggestions? [/quote] There are some wonderful programs on the [url="https://www.catholicvolunteernetwork.org/"]Catholic Volunteer Network[/url] who are affiliated with AmeriCorps. If you spend at least a year with the affiliated programs, you can get the AmeriCorp Education Grant up to $5,350. I've done searches on CVN several times because I would like to do a volunteer program though I haven't been able to because I have a prior commitment at Church for a year. Edited February 19, 2012 by MaterMisericordiae Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stlmom Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 Assumption College, Mendham, NJ, is a 2 year college that educates a large number of religious women, but admits laywomen as well. They focus on liberal arts and theology. The Sisters of Christian Charity operate the school. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FutureSister2009 Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 I forgot about Villanova. I'm also considering looking there for Grad School too. I'm not sure if I will definitely do Grad school but I am thinking about it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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