Jesus Goes to College
It’s that time of year again: A new academic year begins. So many possibilities for learning about different subjects — and faith.
The most important must-have students can bring to college is Christ.
Christ is needed more than ever on campus. Be the students who bring Jesus there, witnessing with your words and actions and choices — in and out of class. Be active in Catholic student clubs or your local Newman Center. Go to Mass. Attend a Bible study. Share your faith with others.
I studied English literature and pre-medicine in college at a Big Ten university. I don’t remember organic chemistry anymore, although I can tell you the major themes of Jane Austen’s novels. But I well remember the moments of faith in my college days: singing at Mass at the Newman Center, giving a retreat talk on "God Is Love," and cooking for retreatants. I also have fond memories of my Bible study group; those friends remain my friends today.
Make your college career count by keeping faith a part of your campus life. You won’t regret it. You will be blessed if you bring Jesus on campus with you.
The Register’s College Guide is a good place to start.
God bless your college days!
— Amy Smith, Register associate editor
To see the complete College Guide, click here.
NEW SCHOOLS ADDED:
32. Graduate School of Theology & Program of Catholic Studies (GST) at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary
100 E. Wynnewood Rd.
Wynnewood, PA 19096
(610) 785-6287
StudyCatholicTheology.com
Enrollment: 480
The Institution:
+ President’s Oath
+ Catholic Board
+ Catholic Faculty
+* Mandatum Required
+ Theologians’ Oath
Campus Culture:
+ Mass and Confession
+ Speakers Vetted
+ Unobjectionable Clubs
+ No Coed Dorms
+ Health Services Okay
School’s Comments:
Mandatum: GST’s theology professors (undergraduate and graduate) take the oath of fidelity and make the profession of faith publicly before the archbishop and receive the mandatum.
Institution: GST’s mission focus is on implementing Ex Corde Ecclesiae and Fides et Ratio in the work of the New Evangelization.
33. Holy Cross College
54515 State Road 933 North
Notre Dame, IN 46556-0308
(574) 239-8400
HCC-ND.edu
Enrollment: 451
The Institution:
+ President’s Oath
+ Catholic Board
+ Catholic Faculty
+ Mandatum Required
+ Theologians’ Oath
Campus Culture:
+ Mass and Confession
+ Speakers Vetted
+ Unobjectionable Clubs
+ No Coed Dorms
+ Health Services Okay
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Are there Catholic schools other than Franciscan University??? ;)
Alum ‘00
I quickly scanned the list and did not see any of the many Jesuit colleges, Holy Cross schools or schools like St. Johns, Depaul, etc. Not to be too nit-picky, but by and large the schools listed are fairly small and obscure. I went to a Jesuit college (Gonzaga) and no question the Jesuits have a desrved reputation for being liberal. But at the same time I found many professors and Jesuits who fit completely within the definition of orthodox Roman Catholicism. I would say that Catholic Identity is more a matter of individual teachers in most cases.
Would you send us a hard copy of this guide for 2011? There is not way I would be able to read the white on black issue that is on the web that would come off the computer printer.
Thank you
James J. Loneggan, cpl
Ryan Library
Iona Colege
New Rochelle Ny 10801
I was blessed to have graduated from a college on this list, Belmont Abbey College, and a university not included in your list, University of Notre Dame. They each provided a solid foundation to live as a Catholic Christian adult.
I am grateful to have attended both.
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