Domuni

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Pros:
Inexpensive
Nice selection of courses. Someone suggested a British Catholic school but the interesting thing about Domuni is that they don't only teach Catholic theology. Interested in philosophy (mostly non-continental); check. Eastern philosophy; check. Everything has been very "non-dogmatic".
The quality of the courses is excellent. No complaints.
Rigorous evaluation of the papers, IMO.

Cons:
The recognition of the degree outside of the Church or the EU may be limited.
Virtually zero interaction with anyone and the course structure does not provide feedback. The qualifications of the mentors are impressive, but you will probably never engage with them.
Although they support English, French is clearly the "mother tongue".

 

Thanks for the feedback on the program. What is the approximate cost?

EU and the recognition of the Roman Catholic Church would seem to be significant.

 

The undergrad degree is ~6,000 EU. The MA ~4,000 EU. My certificate has 15 credits and was ~600 EU (i.e. an undergrad degree is 180 credits).

 

Looks like a PhD is 2800€ per year x 3 years. A year can be halftime or 1400€ x 6 years. Not bad. Of course limited to either Philosophy or Theology and you have to have the academic backgrounds in those fields to enter.

 

What is the relationship w/ Domuni and the French government?

 

Tick....tick....tick....

 

I am idly curious how a Domuni degree would be evaluated by a reputable FCE. As for basic legitimacy, there is really no question. This is ran by the Order of Preachers; would have value even if completely unaccredited.

 

Better yet:

Are any Domuni degrees pontifical degrees?

 

[QUOTE="Asymptote, post: 593115, member: 48707]
...Are any Domuni degrees pontifical degrees?[/QUOTE]
I don't think so. By definition, Pontifical degrees are awarded by a Pontifical University. Domuni is attached to one such, but I don't think that makes Domuni itself a Pontifical University. Somebody here must know for sure....

From Domuni site:

"This higher institute was established and attached to the Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas in Rome (Angelicum), allowing Domuni to grant canonical degrees. In 2011, Domuni was established as a university at the Rectorat of Toulouse."

It seems : Ecclesiastical and Canonical degrees - yes. Pontifical - no, (unless Pontifical and Canonical are synonymous.) Open call here, for more opinions. Never trust an atheist, (e.g. Johann) when it comes to religious matters. @Messdiener - your turn!

 

....Boom.

 

Oh well... to some it seemed like a good idea at the time.... I guess. Kinda sucks, but well, there it is.

 

Don't see how. "I studied Philosophy under the Ordo Praedicatorum" seems like a boast, whether the school is secularly accredited in France or not.

 

Depends. Are you talking to a Monsignor or the hiring manager at Oracle?

 

Not really. Either should be impressed (and if he doesn't, it's on him). Neither is particularly likely to give you money because of it.

 

It's "on" the hiring manager? Why? The Ordo Praedicatorum isn't exactly a household word - particularly to non-Catholics or people of faiths other than Christianity. And it has absolutely NOTHING to do with what the hiring manager does. This is 'attitude' talking. Thanks, I'll pass.

 

So the hypothetical manager never heard of Saint Dominic? Then maybe the fact that the Order dates back to 1216 would help. It's objectively cool and impressive, regardless of whether some dude recognize it or not.

..ok, just say "a part of the Catholic Church".

 

If you say so. But it is not ON somebody who has no connection with the Order or the Catholic Faith, if they do not recognize it. Or St. Dominic, for that matter. They are blameless.

 

In context of higher education in Philosophy and Theology? There are about 15 colleges and universities the Order founded in US. I think at least 2 called "Dominican University", and a couple Doninican Colleges. I'm not talking Catholic big names like St. Anthony or St. Leo, or St. Theresa. Nicholas, Francis, Dominic, Thomas Aquinas, Theresa of Calcutta should have enough of a cultural clout people talking Philosophy at least have a faint idea they exist. The two biggest (and I believe the oldest) serving orders are the Franciscans and the Dominicans (and Jesuits, which is technically a "society").

 

Right, and that naturally includes ALL hiring managers. Thanks for the education, though. I'd heard of the Dominican Order but never thought to look up St. Dominic, from whom the name is derived.

I suppose that's "on" me. Google, here we come.

 

@Stanislav You still think a hiring manager would stop and do that?
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Saint-Dominic

Don't much like the part about "War against the Albigensians," That's the Cathar Extermination. Genocide.
Mostly civilians.