St. Joseph's College, Edmonton
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St. Joseph's College is a
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, liberal arts college on the University of Alberta campus. It also serves as a Dormitory, residence and place of worship. It is affiliated with the University of Alberta and the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Edmonton, Archdiocese of Edmonton, and is pastorally served by the Basilian Fathers. Its courses, residences, and campus ministry services are open to all University of Alberta students, and all of its courses are 3-credit University of Alberta Arts electives. St. Joseph’s College provides academic programs and courses in the Liberal Arts which are supported and enhanced by a worshiping community, campus ministry programs, and residences for both male and female students. Though affiliated with the University of Alberta and the Catholic Church, it is open to all peoples and beliefs.


Academics

St. Joseph’s College courses are all 3-credit University of Alberta Arts electives, serving 2000 yearly enrolments. Teaching and researching across the Liberal Arts, through 8 tenured faculty and supporting sessionals, SJC offers a Bachelor of Arts, B.A. Minor in Christian theology, Christian Theology, as well as a Certificate in Catholic Education. The College’s course topics include Christianity & Culture, History, Ethics, Religious education, Religious Education, Religious text, Scripture, Theology, Philosophy, and Experiential Learning. The College is also home to the Peter and Doris Kule Chair in Religious Education.


Residence

St. Joseph’s College has both men’s and women’s residences that are open to all University of Alberta students, regardless of their cultural, spiritual, or academic backgrounds, for 63 men and 284 women. Th
men’s residence
founded in 1926, accommodates 63 students, and offers private, fully furnished bedrooms, a full meal plan at the College’s cafeteria, and common study areas. Known for being a unique and close-knit community, the St. Joe’s Rangers participate actively in the University of Alberta campus Intramural sports, intramural programs and have a long history of winning championship titles. Notable residents include former Prime Minister of Canada, Joe Clark. Th
St. Joseph’s College Women’s Residence
was founded in 2006. Called Kateri House, after the First Nations Catholic Saint, Kateri Tekakwitha, St. Kateri Tekakwitha, the residenc
recently expanded to accommodate 284 female students
Its building has 24 hour security, fully furnished 1, 2 & 4 bedroom suites, an optional lunch meal plan shared with the men's residence and common study areas. The Kateri Islanders also participate in the University of Alberta campus intramurals.


Chapel

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St. Joseph’s College Chapel
provides Mass in the Catholic Church, mass on Saturday evening, both Sundays and weekdays to nearly 300 people weekly. Its Sunday masses include a thriving children’s liturgy program and music ministry. It offers the Sacrament of Reconciliation on Tuesdays from 11:30-12:00, or by appointment.


References


External links

* St. Joseph's Colleg
Website
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