Legion of Christ College of Humanities & Novitiate
| Legion of Christ College of Humanities & Novitiate | |
|---|---|
| Type | Novitiate and College of Humanities |
| Status | Active |
| Affiliation | Regnum Christi Federation |
| Operated by | Legionaries of Christ |
| Religious order | Legionaries of Christ |
| City | Cheshire, Connecticut |
| State / province | Connecticut |
| Country | United States |
| Address | 475 Oak Avenue, Cheshire, CT 06410 |
| Website | Official site |
| Levels of formation | Novitiate, Humanities studies (pre-philosophical formation) |
| Degrees | Associate of Arts |
The Legion of Christ College of Humanities & Novitiate is a religious formation institution of the Legionaries of Christ in Cheshire, Connecticut, operated as part of the Regnum Christi Federation. It offers a two-year Humanities program leading to an Associate of Arts degree for Legionary religious as part of their formation toward the priesthood.
History
The institution notes that it has been celebrating "over 40 years in Cheshire, CT."
Campus and Formation
A Legionary's formation begins with a short period of candidacy, followed by a two-year novitiate that culminates in the profession of the religious vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience. He then dedicates two years to the Humanities program at the college, followed by three years in Rome to obtain a Bachelor's degree in Philosophy. Two or three years of apostolic internship provide a first experience of full-time work in one of the Legion's apostolates. The final stage of formation consists of three years of Theology studies toward a Bachelor's degree, concluding with priestly ordination.
Academics
The two-year Humanities program leads to an Associate of Arts degree. Coursework includes Humanities (Art, Music, Literature), Social Sciences (Western Civilization, Communications), Mathematics and Natural Sciences (Biology, Physics, Geometry), and Languages (Classical: Latin, Greek; Modern: English, Spanish).