Catholic colleges are any institutions that are privately operated by the Catholic Church. Note that there are no public Catholic colleges in the US due to the schools' religious affiliation. Currently, more than 200 Catholic colleges and universities exist in the US alone.
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In the last few years a number of exercise programs have popped up that provide Christians all the benefits of yoga but without the things that most concern them — namely yoga’s philosophical incompatibility with Christian teaching.
Some Catholic colleges have a lot more academic programs than others, so if you want a wide range of options, you should consider schools such as the University of St. Thomas, which offers more than 150 majors and minors.
Catholic FIT. Developed by a sports medicine expert and Catholic Dave Reddy, the program (used mostly in schools) runs on the philosophy that we need to be physically fit in order to go out in the world and take care of others.
At a time when yoga is being introduced in schools to help children with stress, focus, and behavioral issues, PrayerMotion is showing initial success in Catholic schools, but also works for people of all ages who want to stay grounded in a Catholic identity.
The approach pairs core strengthening, stretching and isometrics with the prayers of the Rosary. For example, the warm-up stretches are done while reciting the Apostle’s Creed, and pushups are done through each of the Our Fathers. Classes are offered in select locations across the country as the movement catches on, but you can also sign up for classes online or through downloads.
Experts cannot say enough about the benefits of stretching, breathing, and mindfulness. But don’t be misled into the thinking that yoga is the only choice out there for engaging your body, mind, and soul in exercise.
One of the most recent newcomers to this field, which is now being used in Catholic schools, is a program called PrayerMotion, developed by a medical doctor in Arizona, Anne Borik, who came up with the program to help her grandmother recover from a stroke.
Pietra Fitness. It may look like yoga — and this program does incorporate many of the physical movements and stretches used in yoga — but no one exercise program alone can claim ownership to the body’s own natural movements and tendencies.
According to ACCU, Catholic institutions are defined by four main tenets: Shared Christian vision and goals. Reflection in the light of faith. Fidelity to tradition. Commitment to service. Adherence to these four principles has caused many Catholic colleges to share several traits, such as the following:
Currently, more than 200 Catholic colleges and universities exist in the US alone. Most Catholic colleges are part of the Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities (ACCU), which acts as a voice for schools that support the mission and model of Catholic higher education.
Although not highly ranked on other Catholic colleges lists, Molloy College is #5 on our list mainly due to its high freshman retention rate (88%), impressive student-faculty ratio (10:1), and high median salary for graduates ($60,900).
The Catholic University of America has one of the best student-faculty ratios (7:1) of all Catholic colleges, meaning that students here are guaranteed undivided, personalized attention from their professors, who currently have an A- grade on Niche.
The Catholic intellectual tradition focuses on intellectual pursuit and the fact that faith and reason can coexist (and don't necessarily contradict each other); thus, students are encouraged to take a wide array of classes and are sometimes even required to take classes in theology and/or philosophy.
A renowned university consistently ranked in the top 100 ( top 50 by US News) and located just 12 miles outside Philadelphia, Villanova is the only Augustinian Catholic institution in the US.
Ranked #1 on the US News Best Regional Universities North list, Providence College is the only US college run by Dominican Friars. The freshman retention rate is an impressive 92%, and students have nearly 50 majors and more than 110 clubs to choose from.