Madonna Posted August 11, 2004 Share Posted August 11, 2004 [quote] I go to Franciscan University of Steubenville, and all the professors in the Theology Department take the Oath of Fidelity. I was at the Mass last year where the newest professors took the Oath, and it was very beautiful.[/quote] Steubenville was my dream school for two years. A few things happened that really turned me off. I went on an anit-Steubenville kick. I know that must sound silly because I know so many people that worship Steubenville. My bitterness is wearing off, though, and I have grown up some. I am considering it for a possible place to go for grad school. I doubt I'll find sound theology at the university I currently attend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kateri05 Posted August 11, 2004 Share Posted August 11, 2004 ave maria is also excellent! they require the oath and have 2 campuses: michigan and flordia. however, none of these schools offer doctorates in theology (a friend of mine is looking into that and is frustrated by the lack of orthodox doctorate programs, or rather, there apparent nonexistence) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apotheoun Posted August 11, 2004 Share Posted August 11, 2004 [quote name='Madonna' date='Aug 11 2004, 12:02 PM'] Steubenville was my dream school for two years. A few things happened that really turned me off. I went on an anit-Steubenville kick. I know that must sound silly because I know so many people that worship Steubenville. My bitterness is wearing off, though, and I have grown up some. I am considering it for a possible place to go for grad school. I doubt I'll find sound theology at the university I currently attend. [/quote] Every school has problems, and Steubenville is no exception, but it is orthodox in its presentation of Catholic theology. Certainly, there is room for improvement, because sometimes things are not covered in any great depth, but then, this is a problem at all schools, since time is limited. I suppose they could make a Bachelors degree take 8 years and a Masters degree could take 5 years, and you'd get much more depth if they did that, but it's also not a very realistic solution to the problem. One of the things that is really required of any student is self-study, i.e., pushing oneself to go beyond what is required, but that kind of motivation cannot be taught. God bless, Todd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theoketos Posted August 11, 2004 Share Posted August 11, 2004 If you want an authenticly Catholic Campus, which I must still say has alot of soil to till, go to [url="http://www.Benedictine.edu"]Benedictine College[/url]. Although some crazies associate themselves with the Benedictine name, that is true of every campus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madonna Posted August 12, 2004 Share Posted August 12, 2004 [quote name='Apotheoun' date='Aug 11 2004, 03:40 PM'] One of the things that is really required of any student is self-study, i.e., pushing oneself to go beyond what is required, but that kind of motivation cannot be taught. God bless, Todd [/quote] oh, I completely agree. That is why I am disappointed in myself for not keeping up. All my notions about Steubenville are gone now. I am not as excited about the university as I once was, but all my bitterness is in the past. I am still considering it for a graduate degree. I am also really interested in Ave Maria University in Florida. The man that founded Dominos is practically giving his whole fortune over to the university. I'm pretty happy with where I'm at now though. We have a strong Catholic community on campus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Socrates Posted August 12, 2004 Share Posted August 12, 2004 While, like every place, Christendom is not perfect, in terms of giving authentic orthdodox Catholic teaching, it cannot be beat. (I'm a CC alumnus). It is the only school in America where all of the faculty (of all departments) take a yearly Oath of Fidelity. There is also a strong Catholic moral atmosphere (not that nobody's a sinner or anything!) and Catholic culture on campus life, as well as strong academics. While it's probably not for everybody, it is founded as a genuinely Catholic alternative to the Catholic-in-name-only universities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmotherofpirl Posted August 12, 2004 Share Posted August 12, 2004 All the faculty at Steubie signed the Mandatum as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.SIGGA Posted August 12, 2004 Share Posted August 12, 2004 surprisingly I just found out today from a friend of mine at Georgetown that they don't allow the distribution of condoms on their campus, so there's hope yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiritual_Arsonist Posted August 13, 2004 Share Posted August 13, 2004 [quote name='Aloysius' date='Aug 9 2004, 09:13 PM'] Dude, the Pope and Bishops need to lay the SMACK DOWN on these colledges!!!! [/quote] The bishops layin a smackdown??? It'll take time for the panzer-bishops and Cardinals to come. IT takes time to kindle the fire, but they are on the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiritual_Arsonist Posted August 13, 2004 Share Posted August 13, 2004 In general, things like this should have been foreseen. Paul VI said himself that the smoke of satan entered the church. The time for talking about issues only needs to stop, and a new evangelization is needed. We can dialogue all we want, but nothing will change. By LIVING the truth we profess, we will change this dismal scene. Getting the WORD out will help also. The love of Christ has been substituted, it has not been allowed to develop into these poor souls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmotherofpirl Posted August 13, 2004 Share Posted August 13, 2004 [quote name='Spiritual_Arsonist' date='Aug 13 2004, 12:15 AM'] In general, things like this should have been foreseen. Paul VI said himself that the smoke of satan entered the church. The time for talking about issues only needs to stop, and a new evangelization is needed. We can dialogue all we want, but nothing will change. By LIVING the truth we profess, we will change this dismal scene. Getting the WORD out will help also. The love of Christ has been substituted, it has not been allowed to develop into these poor souls. [/quote] Phatmass IS the New Evangelization. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lifeteenchick527 Posted August 13, 2004 Share Posted August 13, 2004 [quote name='stagefairy' date='Aug 11 2004, 09:07 AM'] [url="http://www.thomasaquinas.edu/"]Thomas Aquinas College[/url] in California [/quote] thats the school my parents want me to go to after i graduate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
God Conquers Posted August 13, 2004 Share Posted August 13, 2004 [quote name='Spiritual_Arsonist' date='Aug 12 2004, 10:15 PM'] In general, things like this should have been foreseen. Paul VI said himself that the smoke of satan entered the church. The time for talking about issues only needs to stop, and a new evangelization is needed. We can dialogue all we want, but nothing will change. By LIVING the truth we profess, we will change this dismal scene. Getting the WORD out will help also. The love of Christ has been substituted, it has not been allowed to develop into these poor souls. [/quote] AMEN Brother! Start sharing the Gospel, start having faith studies on campus, gather the Catholics together for outreach and fellowship, start prayer groups! In other words..... "Rip it up Old School" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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