Mission & Its Programs

The Deepahalli Educational Centre (DEC) of the University of Dayton is committed to educating students who are entering religious communities. Seeking to prepare students to face issues in whatever field their subsequent careers and ministries may require, it offers studies in a wide spectrum of subjects fostering both intellectual rigor and creative imagination. DEC is inspired by the Marianist tradition of educating the whole person, linking learning with service and leadership in pursuit of the spiritual and intellectual ideals of Ultimate Truth.

The Deepahalli Program of the University of Dayton offers a course of studies leading to a Bachelor of Arts degree in either Philosophy or Sociology, with a minor in Religious Studies. This Program is designed for the unique needs of young people entering religious communities with a view to ministry in the Church. The Program aims to enable students effectively to conceptualize issues in whatever field their subsequent careers may require them to function.

The Program demands adequate facility in English. To that end students take several courses to improve their language skills. The social sciences also have a significant place in the program because many of our students will engage in activities needing an awareness of group relations and a commitment to societal transformation.

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