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.
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.
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.
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.
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.