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Notice: St. Mary’s is resurfacing the main parking lot and there will not be any access to the front of the building (including the library) from July 19 – August 20th. Follow the signs to the temporary main entrance at the Center for Continuing Formation. This will be the entrance for all students, visitors, library patrons and those working in the Associated Archives. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Applications for 2010 Fall Term The Ecumenical Institute has a rolling admissions policy. Applications for the 2010 fall term, which begins Tuesday, September 7, will be accepted through mid-August. Go to “Semester Information” to see a complete listing of the fall courses. For information on the application process, go to “Admissions and Registration,” or contact Patty Rath at 410/864-4200 or prath@stmarys.edu. Introduction to the Ecumenical InstituteThe Ecumenical Institute of Theology (E.I.) was founded in 1968 by St. Mary's Seminary & University, America's oldest Roman Catholic seminary, in cooperation with ecumenical leaders. St. Mary's is accredited by the Association of Theological Schools and by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. The Ecumenical Institute encourages people of all denominations to explore theological studies in a serious, open-minded, and supportive environment.
Our student body of women and men is both interdenominational and interracial, as is our excellent faculty. Nearly all of the Ecumenical Institute's professors have earned doctorates, and a significant number are well-known published scholars. The faculty is drawn from neighboring academic and religious institutions as well as from St. Mary's. We hope you find our site interesting and informative, and we look forward to hearing from you! Please begin with our invitation. |
Our students are mostly working adults who are part-time learners following the ancient motto of “faith seeking understanding.” They pursue individual courses, one of several