Saint Mary Seminary and Graduate School of Theology recognizes that candidates entering into the process of priestly formation will begin with a varying background in Philosophy and Religious Studies.  For students who do not have the required 24 hours of Philosophy and 12 hours of Religious Studies to begin the M. Div. Program,  Saint Mary Seminary and Graduate School of Theology sponsors a Pre-Theology Program.

This program has been established in order to ease the transition from a secular career to seminary life--especially in its academic, apostolic and spiritual components.

The academic courses are taught primarily by the faculty of Borromeo Seminary and are accredited by John Carroll University.  The Spiritual Formation and Apostolic Formation components of the Pre-Theology Program are directed by the Saint Mary Seminary and Graduate School of Theology Faculty.

  Among the courses that are offered:

RL 200            Old Testament Introduction

RL 231            Contemporary Catholic Theology

RL 272            Christian Spirituality

PL 410             Theories of Knowledge

PL 101             Intro. to Philosophy

PL 425             Philosophy of the Human Person

PL 420             Metaphysics

RL 205            New Testament Introduction

PL 307             Philosophy of Religion

PL 240             17/18th Century European Philosophy

PL 250             19/20th Century Continental Philosophy (optional)

PL 310             Contemporary Ethical Problems

RL 369            Foundations of Social Justice