| First Semester (12 Credits) | Credits |
| Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| Logic | 3 |
| Philosophical Ethics | 3 |
| Basic Catholic Doctrine I: Introduction to the Bible | 3 |
| Introduction to Human and Spiritual Formation I | Non-credit |
| Formation Second Semester (12 Credits) | |
| Medieval Philosophy | 3 |
| Political and Social Philosophy | 3 |
| Natural Theology | 3 |
| Basic Catholic Doctrine II: The Church’s Profession of Faith | 3 |
| Introduction to Human and Spiritual Formation II | Non-credit |
A second year of pre-theology is offered for those candidates whose Bishops or religious superiors deem it appropriate.