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Seminarians are expected to complete undergraduate studies in philosophy, followed by a course in theology and church administration. Candidates are not admitted without two years of college or its equivalent. At the discretion of the rector, credit may be given for courses successfully completed elsewhere, unless such courses were studied in an environment incompatible with the Catholic Faith.

The Seminary will attempt to accommodate the personal needs of the seminarian in arranging his course of study. A plan of study and residence must be agreed upon between the seminarian and the rector prior to admission to candidacy. In order to become immersed in the spiritual and liturgical life of the Church each seminarian must undertake studies during a cumulative total of not less than twelve months in residence at the Seminary -- longer residency may be necessary. Nonresident course work may be arranged at other appropriate institutions or as independent studies under the direction of the rector or his delegate.

Shortly after admission the seminarian will receive the cassock and first clerical Tonsure. With the consent of the bishop, advancement through Holy Orders will take place as the seminarian in good standing fulfills the following academic requirements:

Survey of Philosophy	Selected World Literature I
Epistemology	Basic English Composition
Introduction to Psychology	Church History I

Logic: Formal & Informal	Latin Grammar
Church Ceremonies	Church History II
Advanced English Composition

Metaphysics	Latin Grammar & Composition I
Natural Theology	Selected World Literature II
Rational Psychology	Natural Apologetics

General Ethics	Latin Grammar & Composition II
Applied Ethics	Sociology
Old Testament Scripture	Gregorian Chant

Catholic Apologetics	Patristics
Canon Law I	Church Music - Polyphony
Latin Composition III	Selected World Literature III

Canon Law II	Dogmatic Theology
New Testament Scripture	Homiletics
Moral Theology	Church Administration

Pastoral Theology	Liturgics
Ascetical Theology	Liturgy, Mass Preparation
Mystical Theology	Sermonology
Elective(s)

If you feel that you might have a vocation to the priesthood, please feel free to contact the Vocation   Director at the Seminary:
            Saint Thomas Aquinas Seminary
            1051 72nd Street North,
            St. Petersburg, Florida 33710
            Telephone 727-341-9111

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