Seminarian: meaning, definitions and examples
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seminarian
[ หsem.ษชหneษ.ri.ษn ]
religious education
A seminarian is a student who is studying in a seminary, which is an institution for religious education, particularly for the preparation of clergy. Seminaries provide training in theology, pastoral skills, and other disciplines necessary for ministerial work. This term is predominantly used in the context of Christian religious education, especially within the Catholic Church. Seminarian training usually involves both academic study and practical experience in church ministries.
Synonyms
clergy student, religious student, theologian.
Examples of usage
- The seminarian attended classes on church history.
- Many seminarians engage in community service during their training.
- After several years of study, the seminarian was ready for ordination.
Translations
Translations of the word "seminarian" in other languages:
๐ต๐น seminarista
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเฅเคฎเคฟเคจเคฐเฅ เคเคพเคคเฅเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Seminarist
๐ฎ๐ฉ seminaris
๐บ๐ฆ ัะตะผัะฝะฐัะธัั
๐ต๐ฑ seminarzysta
๐ฏ๐ต ใปใใใชในใ
๐ซ๐ท sรฉminariste
๐ช๐ธ seminarista
๐น๐ท seminarist
๐ฐ๐ท ์ธ๋ฏธ๋๋ฆฌ์คํธ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุทุงูุจ seminari
๐จ๐ฟ seminarista
๐ธ๐ฐ seminarista
๐จ๐ณ ็ฅๅญฆ็
๐ธ๐ฎ seminarist
๐ฎ๐ธ sรฉrfrรฆรฐingur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะตะผะธะฝะฐัะธัั
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแแแแแ แแกแขแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ seminarist
๐ฒ๐ฝ seminarista
Etymology
The word 'seminarian' originates from the Latin term 'seminarium', meaning 'seed plot' or 'seedbed'. This term alludes to the nurturing environment that a seminary provides for aspiring clergy, where they cultivate their knowledge and faith. The concept of seminary education began to take shape during the Middle Ages, particularly within the Catholic tradition, as a formalized process of training clergy became necessary due to the growing complexity of church duties and the need for educated religious leaders. Over time, seminaries expanded their curriculum beyond theology to include philosophical, pastoral, and practical subjects, thus shaping the modern understanding of a seminarian as not just a student of theology, but also as a future leader and servant of the community.