St. Louis,
MO,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Certificate in Philosophy for Ministry in St. Louis United States | Saint Louis University
Saint Louis University
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St. Louis United States
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Qualification
Advanced Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
53,580
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
Saint Louis University provides a philosophy certificate for ministry through its College of Philosophy and Letters, tailored for individuals pursuing Catholic priesthood who already hold a bachelor's degree. This 38-credit program meets the philosophical prerequisites for ordination set by the Conference of Catholic Bishops and the Society of Jesus. While undergraduate courses typically fulfill certificate requirements, graduate-level courses may be permitted with the dean's approval. Most requirements accept transfer credits, but students must complete at least 16 credits after enrolling at the College of Philosophy and Letters, including specialized ethics/social analysis and capstone courses. The dean determines which courses fulfill each requirement. The three ethics/social analysis courses are chosen based on the student's capstone project focus and may incorporate non-philosophy disciplines.
Program Length - 3 Years
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Proof of financial support that must include:
A letter of financial support from the person(s) or sponsoring agency funding the student's time at Saint Louis University
A letter from the sponsor's bank verifying that the funds are available and will be so for the duration of the student's study at the University
Request a school counselor send official high school transcripts and the recommended Secondary School Report Forms directly to the Office of Admission.
Standardized test scores (ACT or SAT) may be submitted, but are not required. Applicants will be evaluated equally, with or without submitted test scores. Applicants who choose to submit the ACT/SAT, or are required to submit proof of English proficiency, can have scores sent electronically from the testing company or include them on official high school transcripts.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS)- 6.5
TOEFL (IBT)- 80
Paper-based TOEFL (PBT)- 550
A letter of financial support from the person(s) or sponsoring agency funding the student's time at Saint Louis University
A letter from the sponsor's bank verifying that the funds are available and will be so for the duration of the student's study at the University
Request a school counselor send official high school transcripts and the recommended Secondary School Report Forms directly to the Office of Admission.
Standardized test scores (ACT or SAT) may be submitted, but are not required. Applicants will be evaluated equally, with or without submitted test scores. Applicants who choose to submit the ACT/SAT, or are required to submit proof of English proficiency, can have scores sent electronically from the testing company or include them on official high school transcripts.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS)- 6.5
TOEFL (IBT)- 80
Paper-based TOEFL (PBT)- 550
Tuition
USD
53,580