Divine Word College
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Divine Word College in Epworth, Iowa, stands out as the only Roman Catholic undergraduate seminary in the United States dedicated primarily to preparing future missionaries for global service. The college is highly regarded for its academically rigorous programs in Theology, Philosophy, and Intercultural Studies, as well as an acclaimed Intensive English as a Second Language (ESL) curriculum. Its campus culture offers a deeply spiritual, tight-knit, and exceptionally multicultural student experience, where individuals from dozens of countries live and study together. This unique combination of rich international diversity nestled in a peaceful, rural Iowa setting provides prospective students with a truly distinctive environment for personal growth and spiritual formation.
Wikipedia:Divine Word College is a private undergraduate Roman Catholic seminary in Epworth, Iowa, United States. Founded in 1964, It educates students for missionary service in the Catholic Church as priests, brothers, sisters, and laypersons. It is owned and operated by the Society of the Divine Word (SVD).
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