What is seminary like?
A seminary is a place where men prepare and study for the priesthood while they continue to discern God’s call and will in their lives. There are two types of seminaries – College Seminaries and Major Seminaries (Theologates). Both are academic institutions and so, like in any other place of higher learning, one takes classes and works toward receiving fully accredited college degrees. A college seminary focuses on undergraduate studies and in that way is very much like any other college in terms of curriculum. Usually seminarians are asked to seek an undergraduate degree in Philosophy. A Major seminary is a Graduate school and so offers Masters degrees in Theology. In addition to classes, there are times of daily prayer (such as Mass). At times things are very busy at the seminary (exam week!), but like any other college, seminarians have free time, which they may use to study, pray, exercise, play sports, read, watch TV, go to the movies, or simply hang out with their friends. There
