Kenrick Glennon Seminary
Saint Louis, MO5200 Glennon Dr, Saint Louis, MO 63119-4399
314-792-6100
Kenrick-Glennon Seminary is a Catholic seminary in Shrewsbury, Missouri, United States. It is one of the largest seminaries in the United States, with an enrollment of over 400 men. The seminary is a part of the Archdiocese of Saint Louis and is under the direction of the Archbishop of Saint Louis. The seminary was founded in 1818 by Bishop William DuBourg, making it the oldest seminary west of the Mississippi River. The seminary is named after its two founders, Archbishop Kenrick and Bishop Glennon.
The seminary offers a four-year program leading to the Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and the Master of Divinity degrees. The seminary also offers a three-year program leading to the Bachelor of Sacred Theology degree, as well as a two-year program leading to the Master of Arts in Theological Studies. In addition, the seminary offers a number of non-degree programs, such as the Diaconate Formation Program and the Lay Ministry Formation Program.
The seminary is accredited by the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada. The seminary is also a member of the Catholic University of America.
The seminary has a number of notable alumni, including Cardinal Raymond Burke, Cardinal Justin Rigali, Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Archbishop Robert Carlson, Archbishop Raymond Lucker, and Bishop Edward Rice.
Quick Facts
Enrollment: 68
Type: Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Main Website: https://www.kenrick.edu/
Financial Aid: https://www.kenrick.edu/