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Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology

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Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology
MottoLatin: Dispensatores mysteriorum Dei
(Dispensers of the mysteries of God)
TypePrivate
Established1861; 163 years ago (1861)
Parent institution
Seton Hall University
RectorReverend Monsignor Gerard H. McCarren, S.T.D.
Administrative staff
20
StudentsApproximately 245
Location, ,
CampusUrban
Websitetheology.shu.edu

The Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology (ICSST) is the major seminary for the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Newark and is part of Seton Hall University, a Roman Catholic university located in South Orange, New Jersey.

History

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ICSST is one of the oldest Catholic seminaries in the United States. Seton Hall is the oldest diocesan university in the country.[citation needed] ICSST admits lay persons, as well as seminarians, as students. In addition to a Seminary Formation Program to prepare men for priesthood, ICSST has a renowned graduate program offering the following degrees:

  • Master of Arts in Theology (MA)
  • Master of Arts in Pastoral Ministry (MAPM)
  • Master of Divinity (M.Div.)

The school attracts students from all over the world and in 2006 created a bachelor's degree program in Catholic Theology.[1]

Notable alumni

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References

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  1. ^ "Immaculate Conception Seminary". Archived from the original on 2007-02-09. Retrieved 2007-01-15.
  2. ^ "Pope names Caribbean missionary as new Miami auxiliary bishop". Catholic News Agency. Retrieved 2014-03-21.
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