Divinity Biblical Studies - Blessed John XXIII National Seminary

Divinity Biblical Studies from Blessed John XXIII National Seminary is a Campus Master Religious Studies degree that prepares you for a Liberal Arts career. The overall purpose and goals of the seminary's academic program flow from the institutional mission statement. Blessed John XXIII National Seminary seeks to prepare the second-career seminarian for priestly service in the Roman Catholic Church. The academic program seeks to assist candidates in attaining the various competencies and skills necessary for pastoral ministry today which will enable them to articulate and communicate to others what it means to be a follower of Jesus Christ. In order to achieve this goal, students must come to know Jesus Christ, their Lord; the ways that Christians throughout the centuries have understood this reality; themselves as the earthen vessels who are called by God to proclaim the good news in our society; their brothers and sisters with whom they form the community of Christians. The seminary students then enter into a process in which the full development of their talents is sought for the good of the Church. It is our belief that solid education in biblical , historical, pastoral, moral and systematic theological studies will nourish the spiritual life, deepen self-knowledge, foster a sense of community and enhance the development of well-integrated and committed candidates for priestly ministry. This is obviously an endeavor which is accomplished through hard work but also in cooperation with others, faculty and students, who strive to support each other's growth with mutual care and concern. The Master of Divinity program consists of eight semesters, except in the case of those who qualify for a special program. View more details on Blessed John XXIII National Seminary . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Religious Studies courses.