Philosophy is very important in seminary training because it helps students understand basic questions about existence, morality, and truth, which deepens their theological knowledge. It develops critical thinking skills, allowing seminarians to analyze complex theological and ethical issues effectively. By promoting a conversation between faith and reason, philosophy enables them to express and defend their beliefs clearly. Moreover, it improves their understanding of human experiences and cultural contexts, bringing together different areas of knowledge needed for successful pastoral ministry.
Explores the foundations of philosophical thought, including key terminologies, the meaning and purpose of philosophy, and an overview of Indian philosophical concepts.
Introduces students to classical and symbolic logic, covering the various modes of arguments and rules of valid syllogisms to distinguish good reasoning from bad reasoning.
Examines the physical universe from a philosophical perspective, addressing concepts such as space, time, motion, and the laws of nature.
Familiarizes students with early Western philosophy from the Greeks through the medieval period, highlighting influential thinkers such as Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle.
Covers Indian philosophical thought expressed through various classical systems such as Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism, discussing key concepts and systems.
Examines theories of knowledge and truth, considering perspectives like empiricism, idealism, and rationalism in both Western and Indian philosophy.
Studies the essence, origin, and destiny of human beings, integrating phenomenological and transcendental methodologies.
Introduces major world religions, with a focus on the diversity of religious beliefs and practices globally and in India.
Covers fundamental psychological concepts and major developmental theories, with an emphasis on the anthropology of Christian vocation.
Explores the Christian revelation and theology in relation to philosophy and other religions, centering on the Mystery of Jesus Christ.
Equips students with research skills for writing scientific papers and theses.
Enables students to speak and write English in full and correct sentences. Focuses on improving communication skills, public speaking techniques, pronunciation, diction, accent, articulation, and critical evaluation of speeches.
Explores Plato's philosophical inquiry into justice, examining why people behave justly and defining justice through a psychological approach to societal and individual moral reasoning.
Studies Aristotle's ethical philosophy, focusing on concepts of justice and virtue, and exploring his approach to understanding moral behavior and human excellence.
Examines St. Thomas Aquinas' metaphysical thought, exploring his understanding of foundational science and the universal properties and ultimate cause of being.
Introduces various philosophical methods and approaches to philosophical thinking, exploring different ways of proceeding in philosophical inquiry and reflection.
Delves into St. Augustine's philosophical exploration of free will, examining the synthesis between Platonism and Christianity in understanding human choice.
Explores the Upaniṣads, examining their significance in Indian philosophy, religion, and thought, focusing on the quest for ultimate knowledge and human beatitude.
Studies Hegel's idealist philosophy, exploring his systematic approach to understanding history, logic, and philosophical development.
Analyzes the Ramayana and Mahabharata, exploring their historical, cultural, and philosophical significance in Indian literary and philosophical tradition.
Familiarizes students with important concepts in Eastern and Western philosophy, guiding them to research, reflect, and present a topic of personal interest.
The seminary forms young men for the priesthood, nurturing a missionary spirit and deep relationship with Christ, guided by the call: "Ego te vocavi, tu es meus."
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