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| SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY AT ST. MARY'S SEMINARY |
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About School of Theology
The University of St Thomas School of Theology is dedicated to providing outstanding theological education in the Roman Catholic tradition. We are committed to preparing qualified ministerial leaders to serve a culturally diverse community of faith and a changing world. |
History
The School of Theology and the Center for Pastoral Studies are located on the campus of St. Mary's Seminary, 9845 Memorial Drive, Houston, Texas. St. Mary's Seminary was established in 1901 in La Porte, Texas and moved to its current location in 1954. The School of Theology was established in 1968 when the theology department of St. Mary’s Seminary became part of the University of St. Thomas.
Set within the residential Memorial area of Houston, the Seminary spans approximately fifty acres replete with natural beauty. Candidates for the diocesan priesthood reside at St. Mary's Seminary as they progress through an extensive program of priestly formation. Lay students pursuing theological degrees, including the permanent diaconate and lay ecclesial ministry, commute to the campus for their studies. The Bishop Nold Educational Center, completed in 2001, houses the academic classrooms, a lounge, a multi-media auditorium, and administrative offices. |
Center for Pastoral Studies
The Center for Pastoral Studies is designed to academically and pastorally prepare a student for a leadership role in the Catholic Church. It offers a Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies Program (MAPS), which is designed to help develop the academic and pastoral skills necessary for professional service in church ministries. It also offers (jointly with diaconal formation) a non-degree Diploma in Pastoral Studies, designed for those who do not have a Bachelor’s degree or who are not interested in earning a degree. |
Diaconate Program
The UST School of Theology at St. Mary's Seminary Diaconate Program is committed to providing the solid academic formation necessary for excellence in ministry. Part of this commitment is lived out in diaconal formation for the state of Texas. The USTST diaconal program is in full conformity with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
The Diaconate Program is academically under the umbrella of the School of Theology’s Center for Pastoral Studies. |
Cardinal Beran Library
The Cardinal Beran Library is the principal theological resource for the School of Theology. Its collection is devoted primarily to materials in theology and closely related subjects. It The collection includes 60,000 books, 11,500 bound volumes, and 379 current journal subscriptions, 1,350 pamphlets, 3,200 microforms, and 2,230 media tapes. |
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