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A Fascinating Experience
It s with great pleasure that I invite you to
discover the Dominican University College. The College is a dynamic and human
institution that offers the highest level of education, thanks to a team of
dedicated teachers that are passionate about philosophy and theology.
Students of the Dominican University College take part in an eight
hundred year tradition of study and research. They acquire a solid education
that will follow them in life, whatever career they choose. They ll also be
part of the College s great family, where they ll always be welcome.
I
hope you will have the opportunity of visiting us at the Dominican University
College, and will choose us as your partner for building your future.
Gabor
Csepregi
President, Dominican University College
Overview
The Dominican University College is heir to a long tradition of teaching
philosophy and theology that dates back to the 13 th century. While remaining
true to its origins, it positions itself at the forefront of philosophical and
theological thought.
What students find at the Dominican University
College is an exceptional environment, committed teachers, personalized teaching
and an ambiance that favours discussion and the exchange of ideas. The college
values intellectual rigour, offers excellent student supervision, and a vast
culture of knowledge that allows in depth exploration of both philosophy and
theology.
Students from all over the country and from abroad come to the
College to live this unique study experience, which will allow them to progress
in their career, but also to develop as individuals.
Dominican
University College History
In 1260, forty-five years after the foundation of
the Dominican Order by Dominique de Guzman, the studium generale was
established, a model for a university specialised in philosophy and theology
that will last centuries.
In 1900, the Dominicans brought their school
of theology to Ottawa, followed shortly by studies in philosophy in 1902. In
1967, a civil charter was granted by the Ontario Government, allowing the
College to offer civil degrees in philosophy and theology.
Since then,
the College has grown regularly, especially with the opening of English
undergraduate programmes in philosophy in 1992 and in theology in 2003. The
College offers English graduate degrees in philosophy since 1997, and will soon
offer the same in theology.
The Dominicans and the College
The
beautiful building on Empress street houses both the Dominican University
College and the Saint-Jean-Baptiste Convent, where the Dominican Friars live.
Every day, College students are in contact with the Dominicans, not only in
courses as teachers and students, but also in the cloister, the library, the
cafeteria and at church. Studies take place against the back drop of every day
religious life. This environment is conducive to learning, research and the
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