Pontifex University offers a unique formation for creative artists in any discipline, for patrons of the arts and for those interested in evangelizing the culture. To read about in on our website and to enrol, go to www.Pontifex.University to read about Pontifex. Go to the Academics section and read about the page is here.
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Thid unique program is for all who wish to contribute to the new epiphany of beauty!
Pontifex University offers a unique approach to higher Catholic education by forming students in the way of beauty so they might renew traditional Catholic culture. Expert faculty including highly respected Catholic artists teach courses online. Regional workshops are planned around the US, Italy and Holy Land, which include special access to the Vatican museum and the restoration workshops as well as an optional graduation Mass in the Vatican.
The Masters of Sacred Arts (MSA) degree is a groundbreaking combination of theory and practice. In addition to the study of theology, philosophy, architecture, film, music and art, students have the option of submitting a capstone which is mentored hands on studio work in drawing, iconography, painting and sculpture. This two-year program is perfect for artists, architects, priests, seminarians, religious, educators, laity, patrons of the arts and anyone looking to create beauty as a sign of hope in today’s world.
The student is not bound to the whole Masters program. He or she can choose to take individual classes or clusters of classes in our certificate and diploma structure;
The Certificate in Biblical Studies
The Certificate in Philosophical Studies
The Certificate in Liturgy and Culture
Once achieving a pass in the three certificates entitles the student to a Diploma in Sacred Arts. At this point the student can enrol for Capstone project, which is practical or written. On completion of the Capstone, the student is awarded the Master of Sacred Arts degree.
Pontifex programs are established on the premise that in all genuine Catholic education, the ultimate Educator is God Himself. As Pius XI stated, the aim of a Christian education is ‘to form the supernatural man who thinks, judges and acts constantly and consistently in accordance with right reason illumined by the supernatural light.’ The goal of Pontifex is to guide students along the path, the Way of Beauty, which leads to the supernatural transformation in Christ, so equipping one to serve Him.
The launching of the MSA program at Pontifex is the culmination of 20 years’ of my own research which began when as a recent convert, I decided to become an artist and couldn’t find anywhere to give me the training I wanted. I had to work it all out for myself. The result of this research became the subject of a book, the Way of Beauty published in 2015 by Angelico Press. I am thrilled now to see this being offered to the next generation which, who knows, might contain a latter-day Van Eyck or Velzaquez!’
The MSA offers the same formation that enabled the great Catholic artists of the past to create works of radiant beauty that are at once noble, elevating and accessible to the many, drawing all to God. Pontifex prepares students to pass the test laid down for artists by Pope Benedict XVI: “It is precisely the test of true creativity that the artist steps out of the esoteric circle and knows how to form his or her intuition in such a way that the others—the many—may perceive what the artist has perceived.”
Pontifex University’s MSA is the new catalyst that shows how to bring these elements together in harmony with one’s personal vocation, whatever it may be, for the glory of God and joy of mankind.
To enrol and sign up for the first class go to www.Pontifex.University
Pontifex University is an authentic Roman Catholic institution formed in 2015 and overseen by a self-perpetuating Board of Trustees that governs the Solidarity Association of the Christian Faithful, a public juridical body established by decree.
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