Our next question to discuss: "How long do you have to study to become a priest?" This is a great practical question. For most people, it will be from 6-8 years. If you go into college seminary right out of high school, you will take 4 years of undergraduate study and receive a B.A. in philosophy. After that, there is an additional four years of theological studies. If you are out of college and then decide to go into the seminary, it takes six years. You will then do a two year program of pre-theology which is primarily philosophy. In addition to philosophy, you will take usually a year of Greek and a year of Latin, and you will also take an occasional theology elective, or Spanish.
At the end of the 6-8 years you will have a BA, as well as a Masters in Divinity, and maybe even an additional Master's Degree. You will also be getting the best education the Church can provide, so you will be prepared to handle the priestly ministry with the training you get in seminary. I hope this answers satisfies your question.
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