Holy Apostles College and Seminary

Holy Apostles College and Seminary
Motto
Erunt sicut stellae
Motto in English
They will be like stars
TypePrivate college and seminary
Established1956
Religious affiliation
Catholic Church (Society of the Missionaries of the Holy Apostles)
PresidentPeter S. Kucer M.S.A.
Undergraduates164
Postgraduates361
Location
Cromwell
,
Connecticut
,
United States
Campus40 acres (16 ha)
WebsiteHoly Apostles

Holy Apostles College and Seminary is a Catholic seminary in Cromwell, Connecticut. It was founded in 1956 on a 40-acre (160,000 m2) property in Cromwell by Eusebe M. Menard to provide a program of education and formation for men intending to enter the priesthood.

History

Holy Apostles began as a college level, preparatory seminary, which Franciscan Eusebe Menard entrusted to the Missionaries of the Holy Apostles. In 1972, Holy Apostles, in view of declining enrollment,[1] began admitting non-seminarians, women included.[2][3] In 1977 it added a Theology programme and became a major as well as a minor seminary.

In 2012, recognizing the growing need for online undergraduate programs, Holy Apostles added undergraduate-level programs. In 2014, the State of Connecticut Office of Higher Education approved the college for a 100% online undergraduate program (both in the Associate of Arts and the Bachelor of Arts degree programs).[4] The following year, the institution lowered its tuition 28% to $320 per credit hour because of its mission to cultivate Catholic leaders for the purpose of evangelization.[5]

There are now 8 undergraduate programs (Associate of Arts and Bachelor of Arts)[6] as well as the Take Credit! Program for high school juniors and seniors. Graduate degrees have been available to lay students since 1982.[7]

In 2019, Peter S. Kucer became President/Rector of the college taking over from the long-serving Douglas Mosey (1996-2019).[8]

Academics

Holy Apostles is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education[9][10] and the Connecticut Office of Higher Education.[11][10] Additionally, various master's degree programs are accredited by the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada.[12][10]

Members of its board of directors include the bishops of Connecticut with the Bishop of Norwich as chancellor.[2] The institution places heavy emphasis on the academic disciplines of philosophy and theology in the context of the Catholic honors liberal arts curriculum. Half of the undergraduate courses are a part of the required core.[13] This includes a distribution of courses in theology, philosophy, English, and history.

See also

References

  1. ^ MSA, Robert L. Anello (2015-03-06). The "Hand of God" at Work in Adult Catholic Priestly Formation: Holy Apostles College & Seminary, 1956 – 1995. Robert L. Anello. ISBN 9781508676669.
  2. ^ a b "Holy Apostles College & Seminary - Cardinal Newman Society". Cardinal Newman Society. Retrieved 2018-02-25.
  3. ^ "US News summary". Retrieved February 25, 2018.
  4. ^ "FAQ | Holy Apostles College & Seminary". www.holyapostles.edu. Retrieved 2018-02-25.
  5. ^ Sheedy, Jack. "Enrollment up, tuition down at Holy Apostles". www.catholictranscript.org. Retrieved 2018-02-25.
  6. ^ "Academics". Holy Apostles. 2020. Retrieved March 1, 2023.
  7. ^ Holy Apostles College and Seminary www.score.org
  8. ^ Holy Apostles College and Seminary by Anthony Destefano, Catholic Exchange, August 28, 2002.
  9. ^ "Holy Apostles College and Seminary". Retrieved August 28, 2023.
  10. ^ a b c "Accreditation, Affiliations & Honors". Retrieved August 28, 2023.
  11. ^ "Colleges & Universities". Retrieved August 28, 2023.
  12. ^ "Holy Apostles College and Seminary". Retrieved August 28, 2023.
  13. ^ "Bachelor of Arts | Holy Apostles College & Seminary". www.holyapostles.edu. Retrieved 2018-02-25.

External links

  • Official website

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