The technical study of Catholic humanities, history, philosophy, and theology takes on a new importance in an Apostolic Age, as faithful Christians are often immersed in a secular vision of life at odds with the vision of life presented to us by Christ.
The question of how Christians - and in particular, seminarians and priests - should approach the study of theology sheds light on the importance of knowledge in the Christian life.
Catholic Studies and spirituality years were both devised for our current cultural moment: seminarians - and all Christians - are in need of the sort of integrative experience that gives rise to a Christian imaginative vision.
Born of the anthropological dilemma, a clear-minded approach to the search for truth is of vital importance for all people - and especially for those who would serve as Christ's ministers.
Far from being a diversion on the way to ministry, seminarians must enter into an intensive academic programs in philosophy and theology for the good of the Church. Souls depend on it.