Seminarians studying for the priesthood must fulfill the requirements for the Master of Divinity program (courses listed below). In addition to coursework, they must attend retreats, workshops, lectures and other formation events throughout the year.
The 124-136-credit Academic Program for Priesthood Candidates is the prescribed curriculum at ICSST for all seminarians seeking ordination to the Roman Catholic priesthood. The program fulfills all the requirements of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops' Program of Priestly Formation (Fifth Edition, 2005). Students meeting the requirements of this program automatically fulfill the requirements of the M.Div. program.
Coursework
For information about the Priestly Formation curriculum, click here to view our brochure for the 2011-12 academic year.
Master of Divinity Coursework for Priesthood Candidates
First Year
Fall Semester
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BIBL 6501
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Synoptic Gospels
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3 |
HSTD 6201
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History of Christianity I
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3 |
PTHO 6518
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Integrating Music and Liturgical Celebration
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2 |
STHO 6202
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Revelation and Faith
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3 |
STHO 6501
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Worship of the Church
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3 |
STHO 6020
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Research Seminar
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0 |
| |
Total Credits for the Fall Semester
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14 |
Spring Semester
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BIBL 6201
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Pentateuch |
3 |
HSTD 6202
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History of Christianity II
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3 |
PTHO 6601
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Pastoral Ministry: Introduction
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3 |
STHO 6205
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Christian Anthropology
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3 |
STHO 6503
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Sacraments of Initiation
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3 |
| |
Total Credits for the Spring Semester
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15 |
Second Year
Fall Semester
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BIBL 6203
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Prophetic Literature
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3 |
CETH 6105
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Fundamental Moral Theology
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3 |
HSTD 6807
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American Christianity
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3 |
PTHO 6203
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Pastoral Psychology and Counseling
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3 |
PTHO 6602
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Ministry of Healing
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3 |
STHO 6203
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Christology |
3 |
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Total Credits for the Fall Semester
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18 |
Spring Semester
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BIBL 6503
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Johannine Literature
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3 |
CETH 6205
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Healthcare Ethics
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3 |
PTHO 6109
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Introduction to Preaching
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2 |
PTHO 6603
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Justice and Charity Ministry
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3 |
STHO 6207
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Ecclesiology |
3 |
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Required Elective 1
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3 |
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Total Credits for the Spring Semester
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17 |
Third Year
Fall Semester
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BIBL 6505
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Pauline Literature
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3 |
CETH 6306
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Catholic Sexual Teaching
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3 |
PTHO 6112
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Preaching Practicum I
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2 |
STHO 6204
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Trinity |
3 |
PTHO 6604
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Ministry of Sanctifying: Priest, Ministers and Congregation
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3 |
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Required Elective 2
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3 |
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Total Credits for the Fall Semester
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17 |
Spring Semester
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BIBL 6205
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Wisdom Literature and Psalms
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3 |
CETH 6407
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Catholic Social Teaching
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3 |
PTHO 6401
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General Canon Law
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3 |
PTHO 6503
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Liturgical Practicum
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2 |
PTHO 6605
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Ministry of Teaching
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3 |
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Required Elective 3
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3 |
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Total Credits for the Spring Semester
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17 |
Fourth Year
Fall Semester
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PTHO 6113
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Preaching Practicum II
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2 |
PTHO 6405
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Canon Law Marriage
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3 |
PTHO 6608
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Ministry of Leadership: Priest and Minister in Service to the Community
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2 |
PTHO 6609
| Ministry Synthesis
| 1 |
STHO 6505
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Eucharist |
3 |
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Required Elective 4
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3 |
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Total Credits for the Fall Semester
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14 |
Spring Semester
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PTHO 6726
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History of Spirituality
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3 |
STHO 6507
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Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick
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3 |
STHO 6509
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Christian Marriage
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3 |
STHO 6740
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Priesthood and Ministry
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3 |
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Total Credits for the Spring Semester
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12 |
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