Saint Joseph Seminary College School Description
Saint Joseph Seminary College is a community of faith and learning, rooted in the Benedictine tradition, that promotes the development of the whole person. Its academic and formation programs foster the commitment of seminarians to the Roman Catholic priesthood in accordance with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops' Program of Priestly Formation.
The Seminary College also supports preparation for service in lay ministries through the Religious Studies Institute, and makes available its educational and other resources to the local community.
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From Wikipedia, The Free EncyclopediaSaint Joseph Seminary College, also known as St. Ben's, is a private four-year seminary college founded in 1891. It is operated by the Benedictine Monks of Saint Joseph Abbey and the dioceses of the ecclesiastical provinces of New Orleans and Mobile, Alabama. The piney woods campus is located in St. Benedict, Louisiana, north of Covington.
The college is fully-accredited and offers bachelor of arts degrees in philosophy in either liberal arts or religious studies to men seeking eventual ordination as priests in the Roman Catholic Church. The college also has a two-year pre-theology program for students who have already attained a college degree. After attending St. Joseph's Seminary, seminarians wishing to continue priestly studies will attend a graduate seminary. In the past, Saint Joseph Seminary College has also offered degrees with majors in psychology, history, and English.
It has a long history of forming men to the priesthood for the Gulf South region. Those who attend St. Ben's experience the unique gift of the Benedictine Order, a refined liturgy. The Liturgy of the Hours sung in community as well as the special liturgies throughout the year are a source of spiritual inspiration to the seminarians and the locals.
There is also the tradition of a flag football game, called Bonfire, between St. Ben's and the graduate seminary, Notre Dame. This tradition has gone on for well over 70 years. The annual game takes place in a field on the vast property of the Abbey the Friday before Thanksgiving. The students at St. Ben's spend weeks building a massive bonfire out of the downed trees on the property. After the game, the two seminaries join together to share in fellowship and traditional Louisiana foods around the bonfire.
Notable alumni:
- Bernard Francis Law
- Shelton Joseph Fabre
- John Clement Favalora
- Glen John Provost
Quick Facts
- Location:
- Southeast
- Setting:
- Small Town Setting
- Type:
- Private
- Affiliation:
- Roman Catholic
- Size:
- Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
Students & Campus Life
- Undergraduate Enrollment:
- 151
- On Campus Housing:
- Available
- Full Time Students:
- 63%
- Athletic Programs:
- Unavailable
Saint Joseph Seminary College Degree Programs
Bachelors Degree Programs
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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Saint Joseph Seminary College Students & Campus Life
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| Percent of Students International: | 0% |
Housing
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 93% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | Yes |
Saint Joseph Seminary College Expenses (Tuition & Fees)
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 12,175 | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 10,865 | ||
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 1,200 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$1,213 | 22% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$2,189 | 22% | |
Any Aid: |
44% |