THE RELIGIOUS STUDIES INSTITUTE

In 1982, Saint Joseph Seminary College entered into an agreement with the Diocese of Baton Rouge to offer college credit courses for qualified participants.

This college-level program is designed for the lay or religious Catholic Christian leader. Integrated throughout the program are opportunities for growth in the practical as well as spiritual components of Church service.

The Institute's goals are to offer training in ministry and leadership for parish lay leaders; to form, guide and support the lay person's call to discipleship; to enable the lay person to develop a deepening sense of love and service, obedience and self-giving in relationship with God through prayer and discernment and to provide college-level courses for the development of individual ministries.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Courses are open to all adults 18 years or older who are accepted by the Religious Studies Institute of Baton Rouge. To satisfy the admission process applicants must:

1. Complete the St. Joseph Seminary College application form.
2. Furnish official copy of high school transcripts or equivalent and official copies of transcripts of all work done at post-secondary institutions.
3. Applicants who do not meet the full requirements for admission may apply for special student or non-credential status, in which case previous academic records are not required.

INTENSIVE WEEKEND COURSES

The Institute's term runs from late August to early May. Two and three-credit hour courses meet approximately once a month on eleven Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Bishop Robert Tracy Center, 1800 South Acadian Thruway, Baton Rouge. Minimum class size is twelve, and the maximum class size is forty.

TUITION AND OTHER INFORMATION

For tuition costs, class schedules, admissions forms, and other information, write to the Diocesan Office of Evangelization & Catechesis c/o Religious Studies Institute, P.O. Box 2028, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-2028, or contact Saint Joseph Seminary College, 75376 River Road, Saint Benedict, LA 70457.

PROGRAM OF STUDY