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Sacred Heart School of Theology's
English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) Program
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Sacred Heart School of Theology offers a unique English as a Second Language Program as a service to priests, seminarians, brothers, sisters, missionaries, and lay ministers who wish to acquire language proficiency for Roman Catholic ministry in an English-speaking environment.
The ESL program emphasizes:
- Appropriate grammar usage
- Accent reduction
- Effective writing and reading skills
- Accurate pronunciation in daily conversations, preaching, liturgical presiding, and counseling situations
- Strong listening and speaking skills
- Multicultural awareness and assimilation
- Preparation for TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
The ESL program offers:
- Small personal classes designed for the mature learner
- Individualized attention for each student
- Opportunities to interact with students and the community
- Use of computers in the classroom
- Quiet academic atmosphere
- Cultural field trips
- Participation in daily liturgical life in the school
- Academic Writing Classes
- Visiting Scholars, Discussion Workshop
Sacred Heart School of Theology is accredited by two agencies:
- The Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada (ATS)
- The Higher Learning Commission: A Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
