Welcome to NANZAN 2020
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- religions of Japan and the East are a key focus. Five objectives characterize the Ecclesiastical Faculty of Theology: (1) the careful, systematic study of the Catholic faith while encouraging an encounter with Japan’s cultural heritage; (2) dial ogue with other religions; (3) the realization of the Church’s international mission; (4) participation in Nanzan University’s research and educational activities; and (5) contribution to the activities of the Church in Japan.
Emphasis on Missionary Outreach
In keeping with the international missionary charism of the Divine Word Missionaries, some of the young students trained at the seminary are missioned overseas. Currently there are Japanese Divine Word Missionaries working in the Philippines, Brazil, Argentina, and Kenya. Constant efforts are being made to support the needs of the communities with which these missionaries work and to finance the studies of seminarians from overseas, particularly those from Asia. The grass-roots encouragement from the local community and churches has been most gratifying. course work than other students do. Catholic means international at Nanzan. From the start, seminarians find themselves studying side by side with priestly aspirants not only from Japan but also from around the world. In addition to SVD seminarians, those from various other congregations take classes at Nanzan. In recent years, lay students as well, both Christian and non-Christian, pursue philosophical and theological studies. The Ecclesiastical Faculty is thus “open to the world.” Seminarians undertake special studies in non-Christian religions, giving them a greater knowledge of and sensitivity to the beliefs and religious practices of other traditions. The
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