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St. Mary's Seminary & University

Selected Courses

Overview

The following selection of course descriptions, organized by department, is representative, but not comprehensive. New courses are occasionally added according to student need and faculty interest. All courses yield three credits unless otherwise noted. Curriculum requirements for specific degree and certificate programs are listed elsewhere on this site.

There are two basic levels of courses: introductory (600 level) and intermediate/advanced (700 level). They are distinguished as follows:

Note: CAS matriculants may take certain 600-level courses at the 700 level (with some additional work required) with the permission of the CAS Director.

Prerequisites and corequisites do not normally apply to auditors but may be applied at the discretion of the Dean or the instructor. Note the following abbreviations: PR = prerequisite; CR = corequisite; PR/CR = either a prerequisite or a corequisite. Corequisites may be taken either at the same time as or before the course listed. Prerequisites and corequisites may be waived only with the permission of the Dean and the instructor.

In addition to the regularly offered courses listed below, other electives, additional language courses, and independent study courses can be arranged (request form available for download here). Contact the St. Mary’s Ecumenical institute office for further information. A list of course offerings for the fall, spring, or summer term is published on this Website approximately two months before the term begins.

Most courses are offered on a one-year, two-year, or three-year cycle according to guidelines published in the student handbook or supplements to it. The regular course rotation for required courses is listed below.