Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and the Liberal Arts

(CIP 38.0001)

Degree Requirements

1. One hundred twenty-six (126) credit hours, which must include a minimum of 33 credit hours in philosophy, 18 credit hours in theology, 15 credit hours in history, 15 credit hours in literature, 9 credit hours in psychology, 6 credit hours in English composition, 6 credit hours in the fine arts, 6 credit hours in the natural sciences, 6 credit hours in a foreign language, 3 credit hours in mathematics, and 3 credit hours in public speaking. These required hours are fulfilled by the courses specified below, or by those approved by the Academic Dean.

2. Forty-five (45) of the credit hours must be from upper-division courses.

3. Ordinarily, the last 30 credit hours must be in residence at Saint Joseph Seminary College.

4. The foreign language requirement is to be satisfied by the study of Latin. By exception, the Academic Dean may substitute another foreign language.

5. In accord with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops' Program of Priestly Formation, the Philosophy requirements are to include the study of the history of philosophy, logic, epistemology, philosophy of nature, metaphysics, natural theology, philosophical anthropology, and ethics.

6. Maintenance of a cumulative C average in the courses applicable toward the degree and in Philosophy courses.

7. Any student seeking a degree from Saint Joseph Seminary College is required to be a full-time student, taking a minimum of 12 semester hours each semester of enrollment. Courses required by Saint Joseph Seminary College and taken at another college will not be accepted for transfer credit unless previously approved as such by the Academic Dean.

8. Payment of the graduation fee and presence at the graduation exercises are required of all who receive a degree.