2014-2015 Prospectus
Christian, Ecumenical and
Augustinian
COLLEGIUM
AUGUSTINIAN
Graduate School
of Philosophy and Theology
Paris, Orlando, Philadelphia, Dresden
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Collegium Augustinianum Prospectus
The Collegium Augustinianum is an international research institute and Christian Ecumenical graduate school of philosophy and theology. Inspired by the Augustinian tradition of “truth through love,” the Collegium Augustinianum is committed to the Christian ideal of love of others in welcoming students from all religious traditions. Authorized to grant degrees by the Commission for Independent Education of the Florida State Department of Education, the Collegium Augustinianum Graduate School of Philosophy and Theology offers degrees in the sacred sciences of philosophy and theology and related disciplines. The Collegium has an institutional affiliation with the Institut Catholique Supérieur de Philosophie et de Théologie de Paris.
Affirmative Action Policy
The Collegium Augustinianum is an affirmative action
institution, and it is the policy of our university not to
discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color,
gender, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation,
veteran status, disability or any other basis prohibited by law.
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©2014 Collegium Augustinianum
William P. Boswell [email protected]
Thomas D. Carroll [email protected]
Craig J. N. de Paulo
Catherine Conroy de Paulo [email protected]
Wm. Jay Geisler
George Johns [email protected]
Patrick A. Messina
Rodney R. Michel [email protected]
Office of the Bursar
Office of Study Abroad [email protected]
Frederick Van Fleteren
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COLLEGIUM AUGUSTINIANUM GRADUATE SCHOOL OF PHILOSOPHY AND THEOLOGY
PROSPECTUS AND CATALOGUE
2014-2015 Orlando, Florida
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“O quanta qualia sunt illa sabbata, Quae semper celebrat superna curia.”
(“O how great and glorious are those Sabbaths, Which the heavenly court for ever celebrates!”)
--Peter Abelard (1079-1142) Hymnus Paraclitensis
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Table of Contents
Greetings from the Chancellor……………………………………………………………………….………….………………........................6
Greetings from the Vice-Chancellor………………………………………………………………………………………………………..………..8
Greetings from the Rector………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………….10
Mission and Accreditation………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………. 12
Intellectual Heritage and Foundation.………………………………………………………………………………..………...………………..14
College of Fellows, Officers and Faculty………………………………………………………………………………………..…..….…….....16
Graduate Faculty Biographies………………………………………………………………………………………….................................18
Office of the Chair of St. Augustine………………………………………………………………………………………………….………….....19
Collegium Augustinianum Paris……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….20
Honorary Professorial Chairs…………………………………………………………………..………………………………………….…………..22
Anastasius C. Bandy Collection ………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………..24
Research Degree Programs…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………....26
Collegium Augustinianum School of Divinity……………………………………………………………………………………………………29
Institute for Mediaeval Studies ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……..31
School of Continuing Education…………………………………………………………..…………………..……………………………………..33
Certificate Programs……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………....33
Graduate Student Profiles…………………………………………….…………………………………………………………………………………35
Collegium Augustinianum Philadelphia..…………………..……………………………………………………………….…………..……….37
Library Associations and Privileges……………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………..39
Oratory of St. Augustine/Ecumenical Chaplaincy………………………………………………………………..…………..…..………...41
Germany Study Abroad Program……………………………………………………………………………………………….……………………45
Illustrious Honorary Alumni…….…………………………………………………………………………………………………...…………………47
Academic Regalia………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….………………………..49
Select Books by our Fellows and Faculty………………………………..…………………………………..……………………..……………50
Tuition and Fees…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……….…………..……53
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Christian,
Ecumenical and
Augustinian
The Collegium Augustinianum Graduate School of Philosophy and Theology is an Ecumenical research institution, with a commitment to the Christian faith found in sacred Scripture and Tradition along with an educational philosophy founded upon Augustine’s passionate search for God. The following faith traditions are represented at the Collegium Augustinianum: Anglican Church of Canada Anglican Church of Nigeria Anglican Church of West Africa Church of England Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Episcopal Church USA Evangelical Christianity Evangelical Lutheran Church Greek Orthodox Church Italian National Catholic Church Methodist Church Old Catholic Church Orthodox Church in America Presbyterian Church USA Roman Catholic Church Russian Orthodox Church Syro-Malabar Church Unitarian Church United Church of Christ
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GREETINGS FROM THE CHANCELLOR
Dear Colleagues, Students and Friends,
On behalf of the faculty and fellows of the
Collegium Augustinianum, it is my pleasure to invite you
to become a part of our international community of
Christian scholars who share a common love for the rich
and passionate thought of St. Augustine, the Bishop of
Hippo and Father of the Church.
Unlike many universities, we are a small, highly specialized graduate school for
philosophy and theology in the Augustinian tradition. Our central focus is Augustine’s
thought and his venerable tradition as expressed through the ages, especially in the
Middle Ages, as articulated by St. Anselm of Canterbury, St. Bernard de Clairvaux and
St. Bonaventure, to name a few. But, our scholars are equally interested in St.
Augustine’s influence on Reformation theology and philosophers like Hegel,
Kierkegaard, Max Scheler and Martin Heidegger. In fact, my own research and writing
has focused on the influence of Augustine on Heidegger’s Being and Time. Thus, the
Collegium Augustinianum is not a “patristic” institute as such; but rather, we approach
Augustine and his tradition as philosophers and theologians. We have students
working on the connection between Henri de Lubac and Augustine as well as those
working on original translations of medieval manuscripts. We are interested in
Augustine and in medieval, modern and contemporary connections with the Bishop of
Hippo.
I further invite you to become not merely a student, but to become a friend
in our community of scholars. In this way, learning is founded upon the common
intellectual relationship of the professor and the student with the text. As a Christian
community, we believe that the “love of wisdom” is the love of God, as Augustine put
it. The Collegium Augustinianum is an ideal. Therefore, I especially invite students who
are seeking not only an education, but a journey of the soul.
Sincerely yours in Christ,
(Most Rev.) Craig J. N. de Paulo, Ph.D., D.D.
Chancellor and John Macquarrie Professor
of Philosophy and Theology
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Classical and
Cosmopolitan
The educational philosophy of the
Collegium Augustinianum focuses
on antiquity, and especially ancient
texts, which can be studied from the
point of view of history, or through
a hermeneutical approach to
modern texts that lead the reader
back to ancient sources. Whether
one takes the former path or the
latter, ancient and modern
languages are extremely important
in order to properly engage the
original text.
With an international College of Fellows and a global student body, writing and defending their theses and dissertations in many different modern languages, the Collegium Augustinianum is a cosmopolitan institution of higher learning unlike any other in the United States.
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GREETINGS FROM THE CHAIRMAN AND
VICE-CHANCELLOR
Dear Students and Friends,
The Collegium Augustinianum Graduate School of Philosophy and Theology is
a unique institution and, quite frankly, on its way to becoming one of the best
specialized graduate faculties in philosophy and theology in the world. How many
graduate programs in the United States can boast a renowned faculty with doctorates
and other degrees from some of the ancient, European Universities including
Cambridge, Paris, Louvain, Dublin and Rome? Our fellows and faculty have not only
received outstanding degrees, but they are themselves renowned philosophers and
theologians making a mark in their respective fields. At the Collegium Augustinianum,
the graduate student will not only receive an education, but a legacy of scholarship.
In fact, if you desire a European-style education but you cannot spend the next
several years in class or in Europe, I encourage you to think about the Collegium
Augustinianum because it is truly European in its character and approach to graduate
study. Our institution offers research degrees, which can be accomplished by thesis or
dissertation under the mentorship of one of our outstanding scholars. If we do not
have a professor who is an expert in your field, it is our policy to find one to serve as a
guest reader on the defense tribunal. Indeed, in the case of one of our new doctoral
students, our Rector invited the renowned Anglican theologian, John Milbank, to serve
as a guest reader at his defense, and he has graciously agreed to do so. Furthermore,
the research degree is ideal for those students who want to focus on research and
writing and not spend too much time on coursework. Nevertheless, our fellows in
Paris, Philadelphia and Orlando offer tutorials and lectures on the entire history of
philosophy and theology for those who wish to participate. Why not choose to be a
part of a new institution that is also the beginnings of new school of thought and a
new style of graduate education in the United States?
Best Wishes,
Wm. P. Boswell
Hon. William P. Boswell, JD, LL.D. Chairman of the Board and Vice Chancellor
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“Athens, the eye of Greece, mother of arts And eloquence, native to famous wits Or hospitable, in her sweet recess, City or suburban, studious walks and shades; See there the olive grove of Academe, Plato’s retirement, where the Attic bird Trills her thick-warbled notes the summer long.”
--John Milton (1608-1674) Paradise Found
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GREETINGS FROM THE RECTOR
It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to
embark upon a truly unique educational experience;
inspired by the mind and heart of St. Augustine of
Hippo, imbued with the desire for a more traditional
way of study and dedicated to the noble, loving
pursuit of Christian community. These are just a few of the qualities that distinguish the
Collegium Augustinianum in its idealistic vision and mission.
We are a specialized graduate school driven by the resonant voice of St. Augustine
as it echoes throughout the major epochs of the Western philosophical and theological
tradition, leaving its mark on a great many movements ranging from medieval
scholasticism and reformed theology to phenomenology and deconstruction. Hence, the
research interests of both our scholars and students touch upon the various ways in which
the Augustinian tradition has helped shape and mold the sacred sciences to this day. For
example, one of our doctoral students is working on the application of Augustinian Just
War Theory to the contemporary problem of terrorist insurgency; such research
demonstrates not only the vast historical and conceptual scope of St. Augustine’s thought
but also the great variety of scholarly interest welcomed at the Collegium.
We are quite proud of the scholarly achievements of our renowned faculty and
the prominent role of our fellows in governing the academic direction of the Collegium.
Our fellows are firmly dedicated to a reclamation of the professorial ideals of the medieval
studium generale, promising a strong, unwavering commitment to educational excellence,
as well as an old world mentoring relationship between professor and student, master and
novice.
I therefore welcome you to enter into an educational ideal, a Christian community
of scholars brought together by the common love of study for study’s sake and the
unifying fellowship that forges one mind and heart out of many; or as St. Augustine so
eloquently put it, veritas per caritatem.
Patrick A. Messina, Ph.D. Rector and Associate Professor of Philosophy and Theology
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Collegium
Augustinianum
Philadelphia
Our Institute in Philadelphia is
truly a community of Christian
scholars—fellows, professors
and students—studying
together, worshipping together
and dwelling together as lovers
of wisdom. Come join our
community and contribute to
our conversation!
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Mission
Founded in 1999, the Collegium Augustinianum is an international research institute and
ecumenical graduate school of philosophy and theology in the Catholic tradition. The Collegium
Augustinianum is affiliated with the Institut Catholique Supérieur de Philosophie et de Théologie de
Paris.
CHRISTIAN, ECUMENICAL AND AUGUSTINIAN. The Collegium Augustinianum was founded
in order to establish an ecumenical community of scholars dedicated to the advancement of the
thought of St. Augustine of Hippo and his great Christian tradition of “faith seeking understanding.”
As such, the Collegium views Augustine’s writings as a theological vehicle for an authentic
ecumenism rooted in the Early Church and Patristic theology. Our community of scholars is also
interested in Augustine’s influence throughout the ages—on medieval theology, Reformation
theology and Contemporary Continental philosophy—and most especially on existentialism and
phenomenology.
CLASSICAL AND COSMOPOLITAN. The Collegium was founded upon an international
“College of Fellows”— scholars of the highest caliber, colleagues with a common love for Augustine,
whose intellectual life and accomplishments would attract serious students. Thus, our college would
be founded upon idealism and the idea that the core of a university resides among the fellows and
faculty themselves and particularly in the relationship between the student and the teacher. The
Collegium deeply values the importance of the professor’s personal mentoring of the student and his
or her critical thinking and writing about those texts that have shaped our world. Further, like the
great universities that appeared during the middle ages, our collegium would be cosmopolitan in
nature, with professors and students from around the world. As such, value the importance of
ancient and modern languages so that our students can analyze texts in the original languages and
engage scholars globally. In fact, our students may write and defend their dissertations in several
modern languages, including English, Italian, French, Spanish, German or Dutch. With such an
accomplished and internationally-renowned faculty, themselves educated at some of the most
prestigious universities in the world like Oxford, Cambridge, Paris, Rome, Louvain and Dublin, our
students will have the benefit of a world-class education. Aside from our regular fellows and faculty,
the Collegium also invites distinguished visiting professors from Oxford, Cambridge, Paris, Rome and
other prestigious universities to mentor and sit as readers for our doctoral defenses.
The Research Degree and Accreditation
The Collegium Augustinianum Graduate School of Philosophy and Theology is authorized to
grant degrees in the sacred sciences of philosophy and theology by the authority of the Commission
for Independent Education of the Florida State Department of Education (Statute 1005.06). The
Collegium Augustinianum and the Graduate Theological Foundation have an agreement of mutual
recognition of our degrees. Since we are focused on the supervised research and writing of theses
and dissertations following the European model of higher education, U.S. accrediting agencies do
not have a mechanism in place for evaluating this traditional model of higher education.
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SUMMER CLASSICS INSTITUTE
The Collegium Augustinianum Philadelphia offers courses in ancient Greek and Latin in
addition to tutorials by our residential Fellows for undergraduate and graduate students on
the following topics:
Summer 2015
Greek 101
Latin 101
Homer’s Iliad
Homer’s Odyssey
Dante’s Divine Comedy
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THE COLLEGIUM AUGUSTINIANUM Our Intellectual Heritage and Foundation
Beginning in 1849 with the scholarly legacy of Mgr. Henri-Nicolas Sylvestre
Guillon, Père Armand-Benjamin Caillau and Père Jacques Paul Migne, the
Collegium Augustinianum was founded in Paris in 1999; and in 2012, the
Collegium Augustinianum Graduate School of Philosophy and Theology was
established in Orlando, Florida. The Collegium Augustinianum is governed by
an international College of Fellows, which includes some of the world’s most
renowned scholars of Augustine, including Rev. Professor Roland J. Teske, S.J.
and Professor Frederick Van Fleteren, who currently holds
the title of Chair of St. Augustine, the highest honor of the
College. Since our graduate school confers non-residential,
research degrees, our students are from all over the world
and dissertations are accepted in many modern languages.
Further, students may also pursue specialized research in
medieval palaeography either in Paris through our
affiliation with the Institut Catholique or in Philadelphia
where our institute enjoys library privileges at the
University of Pennsylvania. We also have a study abroad program in cooperation with the
Technische Universität Dresden, Germany where our students can
perfect their German and study philosophy and theology at the
university or at the Catholic or Protestant theological faculties in
the area. Thus, despite our new foundation as a graduate school,
our students enjoy a venerable intellectual lineage through our
fellows, faculty and scholars that connects them with Augustinian
luminaries like Tarcisius van Bavel, John J. O’Meara, Pierre
Courcelle, Jacques Paul Migne in addition to Wilhelmus Luijpen and
John Macquarrie who were among the first to engage Christian (Augustinian) theology and
modernity. In our first academic year, Professor John Milbank of the University of Nottingham
accepted our invitation to be a guest reader for our first doctoral tribunal, and our graduate school
conferred honorary degrees upon Carlo Maria Cardinal
Martini, S.J., the late Archbishop of Milan and
renowned Scripture scholar in addition to Professor Dr.
Hans Küng and Archbishop Dr. Rowan Williams, three of
the world’s most important theologians and scholars
today. Lastly, the Collegium Augustinianum is
ecumenical, recognizing the significance of the Bishop
of Hippo for the Church Universal, and offering students
worldwide from all faith traditions the opportunity to
earn graduate research degrees in philosophy and
theology under the mentorship of our distinguished scholars.
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Above: Bishop de Paulo and Bishop Michel holding the Citations for Excellence awarded to the Collegium
Augustinianum by the Pennsylvania Senate and House of Representatives at the 2014 Honors Convocation in
Philadelphia. Below: Our new Distinguished Fellow, Canon Thomas McClellan, receiving his Honor.
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His Grace, The Most Rev. Craig J. N. de Paulo, Ph.D., D.D. Chancellor and John Macquarrie Professor of Philosophy and Theology
Ph.D., Ph.L., Pontificia Università Gregoriana, Rome; M.A., Villanova University; B.A., La Salle University;
Doctoral Research, Higher Institute of Philosophy, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium; Cert. d’Etudes,
Université de Fribourg, Switzerland; Dist. Fellow, Collegium Augustinianum.
The Hon. William P. Boswell, J.D., LL.D. Chairman of the Board and Vice Chancellor
LL.D., Collegium Augustinianum Graduate School of Philosophy and Theology; J.D., University of Virginia;
B.A., Catholic University of America; Diplomas from the National Defense University and the Air War
College.
Professor Patrick A. Messina, Ph.D. Rector and Associate Professor of Philosophy and Theology
Ph.D., Pontificio Ateneo Sant’Anselmo, Rome; Ph.L., Pontificia Università Gregoriana, Rome; M.A., St.
Charles Borromeo Theological Seminary; B.A., La Salle University; Fellow, Collegium Augustinianum.
Mr. Thomas R. Hileman, C.P.A. Vice Rector for Financial Affairs B.S., Pennsylvania State University.
Rev. Professor Thomas D. Carroll, Ph.D. Professor of Philosophy and Theology
Ph.D., Ph.L., M.R.Sc., B.A., Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium; M.A., University of Sydney, Australia;
M.Ed., Australian Catholic University; Grad.Dip.Ed.Stud., Sydney Catholic College of Education, Strathfield,
NSW, Australia; S.T.B., Dip.th., Catholic Institute of Sydney, Manly, Australia; Dip.Ph., St. Columba’s
College, Springwood, NSW, Australia; Dist. Fellow, Collegium Augustinianum.
The Rev. Canon William J. Geisler, D.Min., S.T.M. Dean of Theology and Assistant Professor of Practical Theology
S.T.M. (ad eundem), Collegium Augustinianum Graduate School of Philosophy and Theology; D.Min., Trinity
School of Ministry; M.A., M.Div., Pontifical College Josephenum; B.A., LaRoche College; Fellow, Collegium
Augustinianum.
The Right Rev. Rodney R. Michel, D.D. Chancellor Emeritus and Honorary Professor of Pastoral Ministry
D.D., Collegium Augustinianum Graduate School of Philosophy and Theology; D.D., Seabury Western
Theological Seminary; M.Div., Seabury Western Theological Seminary; MS.Ed., B.S.Ed., University of
Nebraska at Lincoln.
Professor Frederick Van Fleteren, Ph.D. Chair of St. Augustine and Distinguished Professor of Patristic and Medieval Philosophy
Ph.D., National University of Ireland, University College, Dublin; M.A., B.A., Villanova University; Dist.
Fellow, Collegium Augustinianum.
College of Fellows, Officers and Faculty
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Honorary Fellows and Visiting Faculty
Very Rev. Professor Anastasius C. Bandy, Ph.D. † Professor Emeritus of Greek and Roman Classics, U. of California Riverside
Honorary Distinguished Fellow in Classical and Byzantine Studies
Rev. Professor Demetrios J. Constantelos, Ph.D., D.D. Charles Cooper Townsend, Sr. Distinguished Professor Emeritus
of History and Religion, Richard Stockton College
Honorary Distinguished Fellow in Byzantine Studies
Rev. Professor Reginald Foster, O.Carm., Ph.D. Professor Emeritus of Latin, Pontificia Università Gregoriana, Rome
Honorary Distinguished Fellow in Latin Lettres
Professor Geffrey Kelly, Ph.D., S.T.D., LL.D. Professor of Theology, La Salle University
Honorary Distinguished Fellow in Theology
Right Rev. Archimandrite Athanasy Mastalski, D.D. Lecturer in Liturgy, St. Tikhon’s Seminary
Director, Institute for Liturgical Studies
Honorary Distinguished Fellow in Liturgy
The Very Rev. Canon Thomas L. McClellan, M.Div. Honorary Distinguished Fellow in Christian Liturgy
Rev. Professor Roland J. Teske, S.J., Ph.D. Donald J. Schuenke Chair Emeritus of Philosophy, Marquette University
Honorary Distinguished Fellow in Medieval Studies
Mr. Jonathan D. Teubner, M.A., Ph.D. cand. Trinity College, University of Cambridge
Honorary Fellow
Rev. Professor Tarcisius van Bavel, O.S.A., S.T.D., Ph.D. † Professor Emeritus of Patristic Theology, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium
Honorary Distinguished Fellow in Augustinian Studies
Professor Vincent Zarini, Ph.D. President, I’Institut d’Etudes Augustiniennes, Paris, France
Honorary Distinguished Fellow
Adjunct Faculty
Mrs. Catherine Conroy de Paulo, M.A. Lecturer in Theology and Tutor in Greek and Latin
S.T.M. cand., Collegium Augustinianum Graduate School of Philosophy and Theology;
M.A., Villanova University; B.A., La Salle University; Latin Studies,
School of Latin Lettres, Pontificia Università Gregoriana, Rome.
Mr. George Johns, M.A. Fellow and Lecturer in German /Director, Dresden, Germany Study Abroad Program
M.A., West Virginia University; B.A., La Salle University
College of
Fellows
Unlike other colleges and universities in the United States, the Collegium Augustinianum is governed by an international College of Fellows, which includes some of the world’s leading scholars in philosophy and theology, and especially in Augustine of Hippo and Augustinian thought. As peers, the Fellows elect one another to its Body and to the Board of Trustees. All of the officers, professorial appointments, honorees and the acceptance of students into our collegium are decided by the College of Fellows. Thus, the Collegium Augustinianum has restored the original nature of the College and the authority of the professorate to govern over itself. The College of Fellows affirms that the integrity of our institution is measured by the academic credentials of the faculty, our affiliations and the accomplishments of our students and alumni.
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Graduate Faculty Biographies
Thomas D. Carroll Areas of specialization: Max Scheler; Max Scheler’s Augustinianism; St. Thomas
Aquinas; Thomism; Moral Theology Professor Carroll wrote his doctoral dissertation on the Augustinian element in the German
philosopher, Max Scheler’s magnum opus, On the Eternal in Man, at the Catholic University of
Leuven in Belgium. Professor Carroll is a Knight Commander of the Equestrian Order of the
Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem.
Craig J. N. de Paulo Areas of specialization: Augustine of Hippo; Augustine’s influence on Medieval
philosophy and theology; Augustine’s influence on phenomenology, especially Martin
Heidegger; History of philosophy and theology; phenomenology of religion;
hermeneutics of ambiguity; Christian Existential phenomenology; Augustinian
phenomenology. Professor de Paulo has published many articles and books, including Being and Conversion
(2002), Ambiguity in the Western Mind (2005), The Influence of Augustine on Heidegger: The
Emergence of an Augustinian Phenomenology (2006), Confessions of Love: The Ambiguity of
Greek Eros and Latin Caritas (2011) and Augustinian Just War Theory and the Wars in
Afghanistan and Iraq: Confessions, Contentions and the Lust for Power (2011). He has also held many professorial
appointments over the last twenty years at the Gregorian University, Boston College and Temple University.
Professor de Paulo has received several Orders of Knighthood in recognition of his work.
William J. Geisler Areas of specialization: Pastoral Theology; Social Theology; Theology of Work;
Anglican Theology; Priestly Formation Professor Geisler is currently Canon for Formation in the Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh and
Rector of St. Peter’s Church in Brentwood. Father Geisler is a nationally-known Christian
speaker and advocate for Worker’s Rights.
Patrick Messina Areas of specialization: Augustine; Ancient and Medieval philosophy; St. Thomas
Aquinas’ moral theology. Currently Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Gwynedd Mercy College., Professor Messina’s
2007 doctoral dissertation entitled “The Significance of Silence in St. Augustine” examined the
hermeneutical significance of silence and its importance for understanding the Confessions as a
whole. With Professor de Paulo, he co-edited Ambiguity in the Western Mind, Confessions of
Love: The Ambiguity of Greek Eros and Latin Caritas and Augustinian Just War Theory and the
Wars in Afghanistan and Iraq: Confessions, Contentions and the Lust for Power.
Frederick Van Fleteren Areas of Specialization: Augustine of Hippo, Augustinian tradition, Medieval
Philosophy; Anselm of Canterbury; Philosophy of Religion; Ethics A world-renowned scholar of St. Augustine of Hippo, Professor Van Fleteren has published
countless articles, book reviews and books. A student of the renowned John J. O’Meara,
Professor Van Fleteren taught for many years at Villanova University. A life Member of Clare
Hall of the University of Cambridge, he is professor of philosophy at La Salle University.
Currently, Professor Van Fleteren is working on his translation of the third volume of La Vie de Saint Augustin: The
Pelagian Crisis. Some of Professor Van Fleteren’s other publications include the several volumes of the Collectanea
Augustiniana of which he is the General Editor.
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Office of the Chair of St. Augustine
The Chair of St. Augustine is the highest award by
the Collegium Augustinianum, recognizing the
scholarly achievements of the professor that holds
this prestigious Chair. As the Chair of St. Augustine,
the professor delivers an annual lecture, which is
published by the Collegium Augustinianum. The
current Chair of St. Augustine is Professor Frederick
Van Fleteren, one of the most renowned scholars of
Augustine and Augustinianism in the world, who has
published countless books and articles. As the Chair
of St. Augustine, Professor Van Fleteren is available
for directing master’s theses and doctoral
dissertations concerning Augustine and the
Augustinian tradition. Having studied himself as a
doctoral student under the famous John J. O’Meara,
Professor Van Fleteren’s students will gain an
impressive pedigree.
The Annual Lecture of the Chair of St. Augustine is
held in October, at our Institute in Philadelphia. At this time, the Chair usually announces the
doctoral students that he has accepted to mentor in directing their dissertations.
The Office of the Chair of St. Augustine also awards scholarships to
those worthy students with outstanding academic achievement
with a doctoral proposal personally accepted by Professor Van
Fleteren. If a student is interested in submitting a proposal to
Professor Van Fleteren, the student must first make formal
application to the doctoral program of the Collegium
Augustinianum. Once accepted, the student may submit a
proposal to the Chair of St. Augustine.
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Prospective graduate students should contact the respective Dean in order to make application to
the either the master’s or doctoral program. If the student wishes to write his or her thesis or
dissertation under the Chair of St. Augustine, please mention this in the application.
Prof. Frederick Van Fleteren
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COLLEGIUM AUGUSTINIANUM
PARIS
In Paris, students may spend a
semester, a year or two in one of the
greatest cities of the world, working on
Latin and French in addition to pursuing
the Ph.D. in Mediaeval Christian
Palaeography (which can only be
pursued in residence either in Paris or
at our Institute in Philadelphia). While in Paris, our
students enjoy library privileges at the celebrated Institut
d’Etudes Augustiniennes of the Institut Catholique de Paris.
Our Doctoral students in residence at our Institute in Paris
also have the option of defending their doctoral
dissertations on the campus of the Université de Paris. In
Paris, dissertations may be submitted in French or English.
Our Institute also assists our students in obtaining the
required visas and permits for residence in France as well
as housing arrangements with families or in an
apartment. At the present time, only graduate students
of the Collegium Augustinianum may participate in this
program. In order to be accepted, the student must
demonstrate a proficiency in French; and acceptance
into the doctoral program in Mediaeval Christian
palaeography requires an advanced knowledge of Latin.
Beginning in the summer of 2014, our students
worldwide will have the option of spending a
month during the summers in Paris for an
Intensive Course in French. Graduates of the
summer French program will be issued a Diploma
in French from the Collegium Augustinianum. The
summer program will cost $7,300.00 (including
round-trip flight, intensive French course and
housing in Paris.)
Above: L’Institut Catholique de Paris, France Left: Specialized Research Library at the Institut Catholique
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Honorary Chairs and Professorships
The College of Fellows of the Collegium Augustinianum is seeking nominations for the following honorary chairs and professorships that have been established in order to honor and remember the legacy of some of the most important scholars of Augustine.
The John J. O’Meara Honorary Chair of Philosophy and Theology In a way, the Collegium Augustinianum is a school rooted in the great Irish philosopher and theologian, John J. O’Meara, formerly of The National University of Ireland, University College, Dublin, especially since we continue his legacy by way of master-student pedigree, so to speak. Professor Patrick Messina was the student of Professor Craig J. N.
de Paulo, who was the student of Professor Frederick Van Fleteren, who wrote his dissertation under the mentorship of Professor John J. O’Meara. So, in order to honor the late Professor O’Meara and his contributions to Augustinian Studies, we are pleased to announce the inauguration of this honorary Chair. This Chair will have a term of ten years. The Rector and the Fellows welcome nominations from colleagues worldwide. TBA The John J. O’Meara Honorary Chair of Philosophy and Theology
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The Tarcisius J. Van Bavel Honorary Chair of Augustinian Theology The Collegium Augustinianum also wishes to honor the life and scholarship of the late Rev. Professor Tarcisius J. Van Bavel, O.S.A., formerly the Director of the Augustijns Historisch Instituut in Heverlee, Belgium and former Professor of Theology at the Catholic University
of Leuven in Belgium, who mentored Father de Paulo while he and Father Carroll where studying in Leuven. We are delighted to announce the inauguration of this honorary Professorship. This Professorship will have a term of ten years. The Rector and the Fellows welcome nominations from colleagues worldwide. TBA The Tarcisius J. Van Bavel Honorary Chair of Augustinian Theology
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Above: The Hon. Glen Cook, being vested as a “Doctor of Laws” by Vice Chancellor William P.
Boswell and Bishop Rodney Michel, Chancellor Emeritus, at the 2014 Honors Convocation.
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THE REV. PROF. AND MRS. ANASTASIUS C. BANDY
COLLECTION OF CLASSICAL GREEK, LATIN AND BYZANTINE
STUDIES
Thanks to the generosity of Mrs. Anastasia Bandy, the
Fellows, faculty, students and visiting scholars of the
Collegium Augustinianum privileges to the former
private library of The Very Rev. Prof. Dr. Anastasius
C. Bandy, a protopresbyter of the Greek Orthodox
Archdiocese of America and renowned scholar of
ancient Greek Christian inscriptions and Byzantine
manuscripts.
The Collection includes several volumes on ancient
Greek and Latin grammar, philology, literature,
ancient Greek Christian inscriptions, volumes and manuscripts concerning Late Roman and
Early Byzantine antiquarian scholarship, and especially that from the Sixth century scholar,
Ioannes Lydus, Byzantine hymnology in addition to several volumes on orthodox Christian
theology and philosophy.
Professor Bandy’s library was contributed to the Athenaeum of Philadelphia along with a
supporting financial contribution $10,000.00 for the benefit of the members of the institution
and the fellows, faculty and students of the Collegium Augustinianum, which is committed
to assisting in maintaining the Collection. In association with the Athenaeum of
Philadelphia, the Collegium Augustinianum will host
an annual memorial lecture concerning Professor
Bandy’s scholarship and related fields in order to
promote classical and byzantine studies and to raise
funds for the maintenance of the Collection.
The Bandy Collection will be an invaluable resource
especially for our students pursuing research and
specialized studies in Greek and Roman Classics,
Byzantine studies and the Humanities.
On behalf of the College of Fellows and Trustees of the
Collegium Augustinianum, we offer our heartfelt and
our sincere gratitude to Mrs. Anastasia Bandy for this extraordinary gift.
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Above: Bishop de Paulo, our Chancellor, with the Bandy family at the 2014 Honors Convocation.
Below: Children of Archbishop Tilewa Johnson, who travelled from West Africa received their late
father’s honorary Doctor of Divinity degree during the Convocation.
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Research Degree Programs
The Collegium Augustinianum offers non-residential, research degrees based upon the European model of higher education, focused on individual research toward the thesis or dissertation directed by a professor in the respective field.
Second and Third Cycles and Degrees In the Second Cycle, for the Master’s degree, the student is generally required to complete two years of research and writing the thesis under the supervision of a director. Upon acceptance to any master’s or doctoral programs, the student must present a research proposal within the first year of matriculation to one of our professors who will supervise the thesis. The Second Cycle involves the successful completion of a master’s thesis with a minimum of fifty pages, under the supervision of a professor in addition to an oral examination concerning the student’s thesis involving the supervising professor and one other professor of the faculty. Generally, the student is also required to pass a language examination in either an ancient or a modern language relevant to the student’s research. At the discretion of the Dean of the respective Faculty, the student may also pass a language course in lieu of the examination at one of our affiliate institutions or at a recognized university. The Third Cycle, or the doctoral program, essentially involves research and the writing of the dissertation under the supervision of a directing professor. Likewise, upon acceptance to any one of our doctoral programs, the student must present a research proposal within the first year of matriculation to one of our professors who will supervise the thesis. None of our research degrees require residency, except for the Ph.D. program in Medieval Christian palaeography, which can only be pursued either in Paris or in Philadelphia where the student can conduct research on an original manuscript. Generally, the student is also required to pass a language examination in an ancient and/or a modern language relevant to the student’s research. At the discretion of the Dean of the respective Faculty, the student may also pass a language course in lieu of the examination at one of our affiliate institutions or at a recognized university. In some instances, the Dean of the respective Faculty, may also dispense the student from this requirement. Upon completion of the dissertation, and with the approval of the directing professor, the Dean and the Rector, the doctoral student may register for the defense, which involves a tribunal of three professors including the director of the dissertation. Once the dissertation has been accepted for defense, the Rector and the Dean could invite a recognized scholar to participate as a guest Reader on the defense tribunal if necessary. At this stage, the doctoral candidate will have the option of scheduling his or her defense that may be held in Orlando, Philadelphia, Dresden or Paris. The defense will be graded according to distinction if applicable. Upon successful completion of the defense and with the publication of at least an excerpt of the dissertation, the doctoral degree is conferred.
Faculty of Philosophy
There are three available areas of specialization for the doctoral program in philosophy. The Ph.D.
degree may be pursued in “Philosophy,” “Augustinian Studies” or “Classical and Christian
Humanities.” The dissertation may be in English, Italian, French, Spanish, German or Dutch
depending upon the competency and permission of the supervising professor. The doctoral program
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usually takes between two and four years to complete, depending upon the student. The entire
degree program consists of independent research and the writing of the doctoral dissertation under
the direction of a supervising professor. The Faculty of Philosophy offers the following doctoral
degrees:
The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Philosophy.
At the Collegium Augustinianum, all students are encouraged to connect their research with
Augustine or the Augustinian tradition; and in general, students are accepted based upon a research
interest in these areas. However, the doctoral program in philosophy may pursue any area of
research in philosophy that is of interest to the faculty. The faculty is especially interested in
Augustine, patristic philosophy, medieval philosophy (particularly Anselm, Bernard de Clairvaux,
Bonaventure and Thomas Aquinas), Reformation theology (especially Luther and Calvin),
Continental philosophy, and especially Existentialism, Phenomenology and postmodern philosophy.
The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Augustinian Studies.
With this degree, the doctoral dissertation must focus on the thought of St. Augustine of Hippo
directly, on some topic, thinker or text within the Augustinian tradition, or concerning some
connection between Augustine and some other philosophical school of thought or discipline.
The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Classical and Christian Humanities
In the doctoral program in Classical and Christian Humanities, the student concentrates on the study
of the ancient Greco-Roman world, history, literature and culture and its intersection with ancient
Christian sources, including patristic and byzantine texts. The student may also pursue connections
between Christian theology and the humanities, such as literature, history, art history, music, film
and liturgy among other disciplines of interest to the faculty and the student.
The Master of Philosophy (Ph.M.) degree in Philosophy
This degree is intended for those students who wish to continue for the doctorate either at the
Collegium or at another institution, but this may also be a terminal degree. Although the student is
not required to choose a specialization, the Faculty of Philosophy offers four specializations for the
Second Cycle: 1) Patristic and Medieval Studies, 2) Augustinian Studies, 3) History of Philosophy, or
4) Classical and Christian Humanities. The Ph.M. degree may also be conferred “in cursus” for
doctoral students who submit a thesis and fulfill language requirements.
The Bachelor of Philosophy (Ph.B.) degree in Philosophy In exceptional situations, and at the discretion of the Dean, the Faculty of Philosophy of the Collegium Augustinianum Graduate School of Philosophy and Theology offers a two-year Bachelor of Philosophy degree (Ph.B.) in Philosophy. The student may choose one of the following specializations for this degree: 1) Classical Philosophy, 2) Augustinian Studies, 3) Classical and Christian Humanities. The student may also earn a certificate in Greek and Roman Classics to further
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specialize their studies. The Dean may dispense the transfer student or those already holding a Bachelor’s degree in another field from a semester or a year’s work in recognition of advance credit from a recognized college or university.
Faculty of Theology
The Doctor of Sacred Theology (S.Th.D.) degree in Theology1
The doctoral dissertation may be on any topic in theology; however, since we have a highly
specialized faculty dedicated to the thought of Augustine, the Augustinian tradition and the
influence of Augustine on the history of philosophy and theology through the ages, the student is
encouraged to either focus on Augustine of Hippo, or make some connect with Augustine and the
Augustinian tradition. The dissertation may be in English, Italian, French, Spanish, German or Dutch
depending upon the competency and permission of the supervising professor. The doctoral program
usually takes between two and four years to complete, depending upon the student. As with most
of our degrees, the doctoral program in theology is a non-residential, research degree under the
supervision of a directing professor.
The Master of Sacred Theology (S.T.M.) degree in Theology 2
There are three specializations for the Second Cycle: 1) Patristic Studies, 2) Augustinian Studies or 3)
Historical Theology. The S.T.M. degree may also be conferred “in cursus” for doctoral students who
submit a thesis and fulfill the language requirements.
The Graduate Diploma in Theology (Dipl.Th.) in Theology
This Diploma is usually a one-year program that requires three research papers. There are three
specializations for the Graduate Diploma in Theology: 1) Historical Theology, 2) Augustinian Studies
or 3) Philosophical Theology.
Joint Degree Programs Students may also pursue a joint degree program in both faculties by submitting a proposal to the
respective Deans, requiring the approval of both Deans and the Rector. The student may pursue the
Ph.D./S.T.D. or the Ph.D./S.T.M. degree programs in addition to the Ph.D. program in medieval
Christian palaeography. A student may also pursue a joint degree through the School of Divinity.
Joint programs require full tuition for both degree programs.
1 This degree may also be granted with the nomenclature “Doctor of Theology” (Th.D.) at the preference of the Student.
2 This degree may also be granted with the nomenclature “Master of Theology” (Th.M.) at the preference of the Student.
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Collegium Augustinianum
School of Divinity
Ecclesiastical Degrees and Licensure
The Collegium Augustinianum School of Divinity is authorized to grant ecclesiastical degrees in
theology, Liturgy and divinity by the canonical authority of the Synod of Bishops of the Old Catholic
Confederation, for ministry in the Old Catholic Church in the United States and within the Anglican
Communion and its Continuum. The following Ecclesiastical degrees can be pursued concurrently
with the respective research degree at the Graduate School. The Collegium Augustinianum School of
Divinity prepares candidates for ordained and lay ministry in the Old Catholic Church in the United
States, but it is open to anyone seeking a theological education.
The Licentiate in Liturgical Studies (L.St.L.) degree in Christian Liturgy
This degree has three specializations: 1) History of Christian Liturgy, 2) Byzantine Christian Liturgy,
and 3) Liturgical Praxis and Ecclesiastical Architecture, which normally requires two years, research
year and writing the thesis the second year.
The Licentiate in Sacred Theology (S.T.L.) degree in Theology
This degree has three specializations: 1) Historical Theology, 2) Patristic Theology, and 3) Systematic
Theology, which normally requires two years, including a research year and a year for writing the
thesis.
The Master of Divinity (M.Div.) degree in Divinity
This degree is intended for those individuals pursuing Holy Orders and a ministerial vocation. It
provides a strong foundation in theology, liturgical practice and focuses on the pastoral aspects of
ministry. This degree requires a year spent on pastoral assignment.
The Bachelor of Sacred Theology (S.T.B.) degree in Theology
In order to pursue this degree, one must already possess a Bachelor of Arts degree (B.A.) with at
least one year of philosophy, or possess the Bachelor of Philosophy (Ph.B.) degree. This degree
provides foundation in theological sources and it requires a minimum of eight papers and a
Baccalaureate thesis at the end of three years. Advanced standing can be awarded by the Dean for
students with university background.
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Above: Dr. Carol Evans directing her choir. Below: Canon Dr. Jay Geisler speaking at the 2014
Honors Convocation.
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Institute for Mediaeval Studies
The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Mediaeval Christian Palaeography
This doctoral program is a joint venture of the Faculty of Philosophy, the Faculty of Sacred Theology
and the Institute for Mediaeval Studies in which a student may focus his or her research and
dissertation on a mediaeval manuscript usually concerning one or more of Augustine’s works or a
text concerning the Augustinian tradition. While our degree programs are generally non-residential,
this particular doctoral program will require one year’s residence either in Paris or in Philadelphia.
In Paris, our students will be in residence at Institute d’Etudes Augustiniennes of the Institut
Catholique de Paris in France, and they have full access to the Libraries and collections of the
University and its institutes. In Philadelphia, students have access to the Rare Book and Manuscript
Library of the Van Pelt-Dietrich Library of the University of Pennsylvania and its collection of ancient
and mediaeval manuscripts. Students pursuing this doctoral program are
required to focus on a chosen manuscript that has not yet been translated.
The dissertation will essentially consist of an original translation and critical
commentary of a chosen mediaeval manuscript under the direction of one
of our fellows. During the doctoral program, students in residence at our
Research Institute in Philadelphia will be eligible to receive a Research
Fellowship that may also include tuition remission and/or a stipend.
Students in this program may also conduct their doctoral work under the
Chair of St. Augustine. Needless to say this program requires a high
proficiency in Latin.
The Institute for Medieval Studies also offers a non-residential Master of Medieval Studies (M.M.S.) degree in Medieval Christian Civilization. Like most of our second cycle research degree programs, the first year is spent in supervised independent research and the second year consists of writing the thesis under the supervision of one of our faculty. Needless to say, this program also requires a proficiency in Latin.
Collegium Augustinianum Institute for Medieval Studies Philadelphia
Medieval Studies
Associated Faculty and Fellows
Professor Craig J. N. de Paulo
Professor Reginald Foster, O.C.D.
Professor Roland J. Teske, S.J.
Professor Frederick Van Fleteren
Professor Vincent Zarini
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Courses Offered
Summer 2015:
School of Continuing Education:
GRK 500: Greek I (Elementary)
LTN 500: Latin II (Elementary)
Faculty of Philosophy:
PHL 500: Phil. and Theol.
Research/Methodology
Institute for Liturgical Studies
ILS 540: Byzantine and Roman
Liturgies
School of Continuing Education
TBA Dean Through our School of Continuing Education, the following Certificates can be pursued through a program with our international, renowned faculty, as designed by the Dean in dialogue with the student. Each course or tutorial will either require a written examination or a research paper at the discretion of the professor. For more information on any of the Certificate programs, please contact the Dean of Continuing Education.
Certificate in Theology Certificate in Greek Certificate in Moral Theology Certificate in Latin Certificate in Augustinian Spirituality Certificate in German Certificate in Ancient Philosophy Certificate in French Certificate in Ethics Certificate in Monastic Studies Certificate in Catholic Studies Certificate in Patristic Research
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2013 ORIENTATION BREAKFAST
Ecumenical,
Catholic and Augustinian
Veritas per Caritatem
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2014/2015 GRADUATE STUDENT PROFILES
Anthony Martini is a student in the Doctor of Sacred Theology program at the Collegium Augustinianum. He resides with his wife and son in Langhorne, Pennsylvania. He holds a Master’s Degree in Theology from La Salle University, and he is has held adjunct positions at several local colleges. His doctoral research focuses on the Nouvelle Theologian, Henri de Lubac and renowned
Anglican theologian, Professor John Milbank of the University of Nottingham, has accepted our invitation to be a guest reader of his dissertation and a member of his defense tribunal. Anthony has received a partial tuition remission scholarship for this academic year, and he is a research fellow in Philadelphia. Katelyn Wylie holds a Bachelor’s degree in Cultural Anthropology from Arcadia University. Katelyn is twenty-four years old and lives with her family in Furlong, Pennsylvania. While spending a semester abroad in Athens, Greece,
she became more and more interested in philosophy, and she has a special interest in gender and linguistics. A student in the Master of Philosophy program, Katelyn wishes to pursue an academic career and move to Europe in the future. Katelyn has also received a partial tuition scholarship. Andrew Cartwright is a third year doctoral student in philosophy currently engaged in research on the influence of Augustine
on Maurice Merleau-Ponty and in residence at our Institute in Paris working on his French. Andrew is twenty-four years old and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Classics from the American University of Paris. Andrew is a Anglican Christian, and he was born and raised in Toronto. Andrew has received a partial tuition scholarship for the academic year, and he is a research fellow in Paris. Rev. Simon Cheruvathur, O.F.M. Cap. is also a second year doctoral student in theology interested in the North African monastic life of the fourth and fifth centuries. Father Simon holds several degrees in philosophy and theology, and
he has served at many parishes and taught for several years at a high school in Madras, India, where he was born and raised. Last year we welcomed The Rt. Rev. Lamido A. Buba, Anglican Bishop of Wusasa in
Nigeria, into the Ph.D. program. Bishop Lamido is conducting research on the application of just war theory to the terrorism in Nigeria. Bishop Lamido has a global reputation for his pastoral care, which led HRH Prince Charles of Great Britain to visit him in his Diocese in 2006.
Graduate School of Philosophy and Theology Orlando, Florida
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COLLEGIUM AUGUSTINIANUM PHILADELPHIA
Fellows-in-Residence:
Most Rev. Dr. Craig J. N. de Paulo
Rt. Rev. Archimandrite Athanasy Mastalski
Rev. Canon Thomas L. McClellan
Prof. Dr. Patrick A. Messina
Prof. Dr. Frederick Van Fleteren
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COLLEGIUM AUGUSTINIANUM PHILADELPHIA
The College of Fellows and the Research Institute of the
Collegium Augustinianum in Philadelphia gratefully
acknowledge the hospitality of the renowned
Athenaeum of Philadelphia, an esteemed institution
dedicated to culture and learning located in Society Hill,
offers an ideal setting for our community of scholars,
our monthly Colloquium, the annual St. Augustine
Lecture, receptions and Board meetings of the Fellows.
1) Collegium Augustinianum Research Library
(Special Collections)
a. Patristic Studies
b. Augustine
c. Augustinian Studies
d. Medieval Studies
e. Augustine and Phenomenology
2) Institute for Medieval Studies
3) Center for Nouvelle Theologie
4) Institute for Liturgical Studies Director: Rt. Rev. Athanasy Mastalski
5) Center for Augustinian Phenomenology
6) Scholarly Collections (Edited by Fellows)
7) Visiting Fellowships/Visiting Scholars
The Collegium Augustinianum offers the
following Visiting Fellowships:
●Visiting Senior Fellowships
●Post-Doctoral Fellowships
●Graduate Research Fellows-in-Residence:
Catherine Conroy de Paulo, M.A.
Anthony Martini, M.A.
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COLLEGIUM AUGUSTINIANUM ORLANDO
Summer Spanish Institute for Clergy
We welcome Bishops, priests, deacons, ministers and religious involved in Hispanic ministry to take a thirty-day,
immersion course in Spanish and in Hispanic culture. All participants live together in a common house and commit to
daily classes in Spanish with a native-speaking teacher of Spanish, meals in common, liturgy and prayer are all in Spanish,
and students commit to speak only in Spanish to one another. The course, which includes meals and housing, is 2,100.00
per person. For more information, please contact us at [email protected].
Aaron Aguilar Ramirez
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Library Associations Worldwide
The Collegium Augustinianum enjoys institutional privileges at the following scholarly libraries, available to faculty, fellows and students. With the approval of the respective Dean, doctoral students may also conduct research in residence at these institutions for various periods of time, including a semester or an academic year. The Collegium Augustinianum also offers graduate research and post-doctoral fellowships as well as opportunities for visiting scholars.
L’Institut d’Etudes Augustiniennes (L’Institut Catholique de Paris) Paris, France
The Collegium Augustinianum gratefully acknowledges the hospitality of the
Institut d’Etudes Augustiniennes in Paris, France.
Van Pelt-Dietrich Library University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA, USA
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Above: Dr. Messina, Rector, with students. Below: Vice Chancellor Boswell, the Rector and Francis
Johnson, receiving the honorary degree on behalf of his late father, Archbishop Johnson.
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The Oratory of St. Augustine
The Oratory of St. Augustine at St. Mary’s Church serves the Collegium Augustinianum in Philadelphia as university ministry. The Oratory of St. Augustine is administered by an Old Catholic Society of priests. Inspired by the Rule of St. Augustine, many of our residential professors and students attend Matins, Mass, or Vespers when celebrated. The priests of the Oratory celebrate an ecumenical Eucharistic Liturgy with chant. To support the
spiritual life of our community, the Church is available for silence and prayer, and the Oratory offers retreats and Days of Recollection throughout the year. The opening of the academic year begins with the Mass of the Holy Spirit and an academic convocation that takes place in the Church. The Oratory of St. Augustine supports the Office of Ecumenical Chaplaincy, and our chaplains are available to our students and faculty for the sacraments, spiritual counsel and whatever assistance they can provide.
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Office of Ecumenical Chaplaincy Rev. Canon Thomas L. McClellan, M.Div. Episcopal Chaplain Rev. Thomas D. Carroll, Ph.D., D.D., K.H.S. Roman Catholic Chaplain TBA Evangelical Chaplain TBA Lutheran Chaplain Rt. Rev. Archimandrite Athanasy Mastalski, D.D. Orthodox Chaplain
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COLLEGIUM AUGUSTINIANUM PHILADELPHIA
Our community of
scholars in the
Philadelphia area
also offers
opportunities for
worship, retreats
and socializing.
Residential
students and
fellows meet for
tutorials and
colloquia at our
site in Bala
Cynwyd, a
beautiful suburb
of Philadelphia.
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2013 HONOR’S CONVOCATION
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STUDY ABROAD PROGRAM DEADLINES
FALL APPLICATION DEADLINE: JANUARY 20Th
SPRING APPLICATION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 25TH
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Dresden, Germany
Study Abroad Program
Our new Study Abroad program in
Dresden, Germany is available for
all Collegium Augustinianum
students as well as visiting
undergraduate and graduate
students alike. During an
academic semester or year, the
student can design his or her own
Study Abroad program, which can
either focus on 1) German Language and Culture or 2) Philosophy and Theology (taught in German) at any one
of our affiliate universities or theological institutes in Dresden, Germany. Our highly-capable and
distinguished Director, George Johns, who holds a Master’s degree in German from West Virginia University,
has been living and teaching in Germany for almost twenty years. George picks up our students at the airport,
immediately takes the new group on a three-day tour of Germany, then assists all of the students with their
housing arrangements, visas, permits, registration at the university, etc., and he is available to our students for
whatever assistance they made require during their residence abroad. George is also the Director of our
Institute for German Language and Culture, and he
conducts our German language classes at TU Dresden
that range from beginner to advanced. For students of
the Collegium Augustinianum, all of the credits earned
abroad are transferable, which will appear on the
transcript at “Work completed at TU Dresden.”
The Collegium Augustinianum will also assist visiting
students who participate in our Dresden Study Abroad
program in communicating and translating their
transcripts for credit at their home institutions.
Otherwise, the Collegium Augustinianum will award its
own Certificate in German Studies or Certificate in
Philosophical and Theological Studies along with our
own transcript if the
student so desires.
The current total cost of a semester abroad is $10,500.00, which includes
round-trip flight, housing (usually a room in a German family’s home) German
language courses, university registration, guided tour of Germany and
whatever assistance our Director abroad can provide. The total cost of an
academic year abroad is $22, 000.00, which includes all of the above.
If you are interested in the Study Abroad program, please contact the Study
Abroad Office at the Collegium Augustinianum at 1-800-248-1836 or email us
Prof. George Johns Director, Study Abroad
Program
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ILLUSTRIOUS HONORARY ALUMNI
OF THE COLLEGIUM AUGUSTINIANUM
Archbishop Dr. Rowan D. Williams, former
Archbishop of Canterbury and renowned Anglican
theologian. Currently, Lord Williams of
Oystermouth is the Master of Magdalene College at
Cambridge University. Archbishop Williams holds
the Doctor Divinitatis degree, honoris causa, from
the Collegium Augustinianum.
The Rev. Prof. Dr. Hans Küng is a Swiss Roman Catholic
priest and renowned theologian. He is President of
the Foundation for a Global Ethic (Stiftung Weltethos). He is
perhaps most notable for his rejection of the doctrine
of papal infallibility and his calls for reform of the Church.
Professor Küng holds the Doctor Divinitatis degree,
honoris causa, from the Collegium Augustinianum.
The late Cardinal Carlo Maria Martini, S.J.,
former Archbishop of Milan and renowned
theologian, Scripture scholar and former
Rector of the Pontifical Gregorian University
in Rome, was also highly regarded for his
pastoral achievements and his ardent concern
for justice. Cardinal Martini holds the Doctor
Divinitatis degree from the Collegium
Augustinianum.
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Fellows Emeritus (Deceased)
Very Rev. Professor Anastasius C. Bandy, Ph.D. † Distinguished Fellow
Rev. Professor Tarcisius J. Van Bavel, O.S.A., S.T.D., Ph.D.† Distinguished Fellow
REQUIESCANT IN PACE.
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Academic Regalia of the Collegium Augustinianum
Chancellor Vice-Chancellor Rector
Doctor of Sacred Theology Master of Sacred Theology
Since the Collegium Augustinianum was originally founded in France, the colors of the respective academic disciplines of our
regalia are derived from the French tradition; and thus, purple for theology and gold for philosophy. In order to further indicate
our roots in France, the Chancellor and Vice-Chancellor, when laymen, wear more ornate robes more closely inspired by the
French system, with epitoge, pileus and jabot. Nevertheless, our academic robes are essentially in the Anglo-American tradition
with some further inspiration from Oxford University in the style of our robes for doctors and masters, including the use of the
academic hood, with the exception of the French colors. The regular cap is the black mortar board for doctors and masters with
black tassle, but clergy have the option of the four-horned biretta with purple tuft for doctors or three-horned biretta for masters.
The College commissioned Kenneth Crawford of London to produce these designs, and he is the official clothier of our institution.
The Collegium Augustinianum Graduate School of Philosophy and Theology is recognized as an ecclesiastical institution of higher
learning authorized to grant degrees in the sacred sciences by the State of Florida. All clergy, including officers, wear their
respective cassocks and choir dress instead of academic apparel.
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Select Publications by Our Fellows and Faculty
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STUDY PHILOSOPHY AND THEOLOGY IN GERMAN
AT OUR INSTITUTE IN DRESDEN, GERMANY
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Scholarships
and Graduate
Assistantships
Partial Tuition Remission
Scholarships are available for
exceptional students with
significant financial need.
In some instances, professors are
seeking graduate assistants for
research, which are announced
annually, for tuition remission
scholarships.
Students may also make monthly
and quarterly payment
arrangements with the Bursar.
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2014-2015 Tuition and Fees
The Board of the Trustees and the Fellows of the Collegium Augustinianum are committed to keeping our degree programs affordable
since we firmly believe that one’s financial state should not prevent the furtherance of one’s education, especially in the sacred sciences
of philosophy and theology. Therefore, based upon financial need and academic excellence, the Collegium Augustinianum will also award
tuition remission scholarships, graduate assistantships and work-study scholarships. Tuition and fees are subject to change according to
the most current publication of the prospectus. All fees are non-refundable.
Full Academic Year Annual Tuition (Degree Programs)= $6,000.00
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Annual Tuition (Divinity School) tuition = $5,000.004
Per Each Summer Session = $1,500.00 Per Course only (Philosophy or Theology Faculty) = $900.00
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Per Course only (School of Continuing Education) = $700.006
Per Course only (Institute for Liturgical Studies) = $500.00 Application fee (for all programs and courses)= $50.00
Registration and Other fees
1) Certificate Programs = $35.00
2) Graduate Diploma in Theology = $45.00
3) Master’s Degree Program = $45.00
4) Doctoral Program = $100.00
5) Germany Study Abroad Program = $45.00
6) Language Course = $25.00
7) ID Card fee = $15.00
8) Graduation fee = $175.007
9) Transcripts= $5.00
10) Late Fee= $50.00
11) Payment Plan fee= $250.00
Master’s Degree Fees 1) Language Exam fee= $150.00
2) Comprehensive Exam fee= $250.00
3) Diploma fee= $150.00
Doctoral Degree Fees 1) Doctoral Defense fee= $350.00
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2) Doctoral Diploma fee= $220.00
3 Clergy, Religious and full-time teachers of theology receive a 20% discount of annual tuition. Students registered for Joint degree programs are required to pay for both degree programs (i.e., $12,000.00 per annum, or current tuition.) The annual program tuition covers the full academic year in which the student is matriculated only. Since our tuition is so low, we cannot prorate tuition for students enrolling mid-term. 4 Students can only be registered for an ecclesiastical licentiate when accepted into a research degree program. The ecclesiastical degree tuition is in addition to the research degree program. At the conclusion of the research degree, the licentiate is also conferred. 5 This fee is for auditors only. 6 This fee is for the cost of individual courses (including Language courses and tutorials) through the School of Continuing Education. 7 This fee does not include academic apparel, which must be ordered separately either through the College. 8 The Doctoral Defense may incur more fees when a guest (external) reader is invited to participate in the tribunal and if the defense were to take place in Paris, France.
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Mr. George J. Marlin speaking at the 2013 Convocation where he received the degree of Legum Doctor, honoris causa.
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Research Institute for Classical and Medieval Studies
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Philadelphia, PA 19106
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Collegium Augustinianum
Graduate School of Philosophy and Theology
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Orlando, FL 32803
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Collegium Augustininaum Dresden
Institute for German Studies/Study Abroad Office
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01099 Dresden, Germany
The College of Fellows of the Collegium Augustinianum
gratefully acknowledges the hospitality of the Athenaeum of Philadelphia.
Collegium Augustinianum Paris
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