the171 Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 I am looking at a few colleges for a theology degree: Our Lady of Holy Cross, LA Mount St. Mary's U, MD Franciscan U, OH (does this one really need a review?) Ave Maria U, FL and finally, Fisher More, TX Please review the orthodoxy of the school and especially of the theo. program. Just discuss. SCHOLARSHIPS, FINANCIAL AID, STUDENT LIFE, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the171 Posted February 5, 2013 Author Share Posted February 5, 2013 Forgot Holy Apostles, CT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatherineM Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Newman Theological in Edmonton Alberta. You get to take classes with the seminarians. Orthodox but not nutty about it. There were several older liberal profs when I started 6 years ago, but the new archbishop did a scorched earth on them. Gets cold here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nihil Obstat Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Newman Theological in Edmonton Alberta. You get to take classes with the seminarians. Orthodox but not nutty about it. There were several older liberal profs when I started 6 years ago, but the new archbishop did a scorched earth on them. Gets cold here. Are the seminarians learning Latin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the171 Posted February 5, 2013 Author Share Posted February 5, 2013 I'm not from Canada. I'm trying to avoid getting a student visa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatherineM Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Are the seminarians learning Latin? It depends on their home diocese. Some bishops yes, some no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nihil Obstat Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 It depends on their home diocese. Some bishops yes, some no. Hm. I see. But it is available to them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhuturePriest Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 I am looking at a few colleges for a theology degree: Our Lady of Holy Cross, LA Mount St. Mary's U, MD Franciscan U, OH (does this one really need a review?) Ave Maria U, FL and finally, Fisher More, TX Please review the orthodoxy of the school and especially of the theo. program. Just discuss. SCHOLARSHIPS, FINANCIAL AID, STUDENT LIFE, etc. Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas. Rated in the top five most orthodox and best Catholic colleges in the country. They have excellent professors and great degrees, including theology, philosophy, and youth ministry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the171 Posted February 5, 2013 Author Share Posted February 5, 2013 Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas. Rated in the top five most orthodox and best Catholic colleges in the country. They have excellent professors and great degrees, including theology, philosophy, and youth ministry. Their tuition is through the roof.Take off Mount.I didn't ask for more to add to the list. I asked for reviews of those on my list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhuturePriest Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Their tuition is through the roof. Take off Mount. I didn't ask for more to add to the list. I asked for reviews of those on my list. I'm sorry to say you won't be going to private colleges without paying for prices that are through the roof. If this is a problem I recommend going to a community college for two years. It really is a smart financial plan, and you won't be missing out on anything if you do. Michael says if he could do things over he would go to a community college first, then Benedictine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groo the Wanderer Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Also look at University of Dallas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhuturePriest Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Surprisingly, Benedictine isn't as bad as it could be. Conception Seminary is $32,000 a year. No wonder seminarians are poor! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fides' Jack Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 I'm sorry to say you won't be going to private colleges without paying for prices that are through the roof. If this is a problem I recommend going to a community college for two years. It really is a smart financial plan, and you won't be missing out on anything if you do. Michael says if he could do things over he would go to a community college first, then Benedictine. Funny - I have a brother of the same name who's there right now. It looks like he won't be finishing there, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slappo Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 FUS has a good theology program if you put forth the effort to learn. You can skim through their theology program without taking in a lot of knowledge. A lot of the reading is optional or not tested on and easy to skip. Certain professors are easy A and others are difficult. The program is orthodox. The university is very charismatic when it comes to residence life, but most of the theology staff are much more traditional minded. If you major in theology, please please please strongly consider a double major in something that you can use to get a non-religious job even if you never have ambitions to do that type of work. Get a business degree or something practical to go along with it. If you want to be a DRE or teach at a Catholic school or be a youth minister, give yourself a strong back up plan. You may find it doesn't suit you, doesn't pay well enough, or you can't find a job in the field. FUS even emphases this. Their theology program is designed to be easy to add a second major. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the171 Posted February 5, 2013 Author Share Posted February 5, 2013 I'm sorry to say you won't be going to private colleges without paying for prices that are through the roof. If this is a problem I recommend going to a community college for two years. It really is a smart financial plan, and you won't be missing out on anything if you do. Michael says if he could do things over he would go to a community college first, then Benedictine. My top level is around $25,000 per year. Benedictine is in the 30s. UD used to be on my list, then I put my dreams in the trash with their $40 tuition. Less than three people have reviewed the schools I'm looking at. Please. I have had Benedictine on my list. UD was on my list. I have narrowed it down to these colleges.Tell me about Our Lady of Holy Cross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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