September 10, 2006

 

 

 

I have been a seminarian at Sacred Heart School of Theology (SHST) since fall of 2005. I came to SHST sponsored by the Diocese of Crookston, after early retirement from the University of Minnesota. Prior to entering the seminary, I worked as a college administrator and professor for 28 years in Illinois and Minnesota. My graduate education included Master, Specialist, and Ph.D. degrees in Education Administration of Higher Education.

 

As a professional educator, I can with confidence state that the quality of graduate education at Sacred Heart School of Theology is first class. This is so because of committed faculty, administration, and highly motivated students. High ethical standards in personal and professional life are realities lived at Sacred Heart. Critical, conceptual and reflective thinking have been consistent in all aspects of intellectual and practical activities.

 

Sacred Heart has expertise in teaching and rigorous academic standards. Personally, I enjoy the rich experiences and challenges encountered in my academic work-load. I also recognize and admire current faculty who have studied, taught and served in other countries; they bring priceless contributions which enrich the intellectual and spiritual development of seminarian students.

 

Quality of education and spiritual formation were the strongest reasons that influenced my desire to seek admission at Sacred Heart School of Theology. I am very happy to be a seminarian at SHST.

 

Mario Prada, Ph.D.

Seminarian of the Diocese of Crookston

Fourth Theology, SHST

 

 

(Retired) Director and Assistant Professor

International and Multicultural Programs

University of Minnesota

Crookston Campus