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What Will I Study?
Diocese of Florida - Old Roman Catholic
1051 72nd Street North,
St. Petersburg, Florida 33710
Telephone 727-341-9111
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. For the most part, the candidate's studies will be under the direction of a priest-mentor. The seminarian and his mentor will agree about what books are most suitable for the subject at hand. The mentor will be available (via telephone or e-mail) for questions and discussion. The candidate will conclude his study of the subject when he submits a satisfactory paper to his mentor. The candidate is expected to spend some time at the seminary during the liturgically significant days of the year (e,g, Christmas, Easter, Pentecost) in order to participate in and become familiar with the correct celebration of the Church's liturgy.
Where local college courses are available, these may be acceptable for the candidate's formation program. They must first be approved by the seminarian's mentor.
The candidate is urged to form a strong prayer life—the Divine Office, the Rosary, and attendance at the traditional Mass as often as these things are possible. Frequent meditation on The Imitation of Christ by Thomas à Kempis is an important Old Roman Catholic tradition, which seminarians are expected to follow.
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:
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Survey of Philosophy |
Selected World Literature I |
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Epistemology |
Basic English Composition |
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Introduction to Psychology |
Church History I |
Order of Porter
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Logic: Formal & Informal |
Latin Grammar |
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Church Ceremonies |
Church History II |
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Advanced English Composition |
Order of Lector
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Metaphysics |
Latin Grammar & Composition I |
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Natural Theology |
Selected World Literature II |
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Rational Psychology |
Natural Apologetics |
Order of Exorcist
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General Ethics |
Latin Grammar & Composition II |
| Applied Ethics | Sociology |
| Old Testament Scripture | Gregorian Chant |
Order of Acolyte
| Catholic Apologetics | Patristics |
| Canon Law I | Church Music - Polyphony |
| Latin Composition III | Selected World Literature III |
Sub Deacon
| Canon Law II | Dogmatic Theology |
| New Testament Scripture | Homiletics |
| Moral Theology | Church Administration |
Deacon
| Pastoral Theology | Liturgics |
| Ascetical Theology | Liturgy, Mass Preparation |
| Mystical Theology | Sermonology |
| Elective(s) |
Priesthood
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
