Seminary and Graduate School of Theology - Mundelein Seminary

General Information
CAMPUS
The campus is located in Mundelein, Illinois,
forty miles northwest of downtown Chicago.
The fifteen major buildings comprising the
physical plant are situated at the west end of
the campus overlooking a lake. The buildings
are Colonial or Georgian style and include the
centrally located Main Chapel, Administration
Building, Feehan Memorial Library, McEssy
Theological Resource Center Theology
Lecture Hall, Theology Residence, Center
Office, Conference Center Hall and Faculty
Residence. There are four computer labs for
student use. University of St. Mary of the Lake
(USML) also has a gymnasium with facilities
for basketball, swimming, handball,
racquetball and bowling; an Auditorium with a
full stage, theater organ, and projection
equipment; a Dining Hall; and a Power Plant.
LIBRARY
The Feehan Memorial Library and McEssy
Theological Resource Center has over
200,000 catalogued books. It is especially
strong in the areas of scripture, philosophy,
patristic studies, theology, canon law and
church history, supporting scholarship from
the M.Div. through the S.T.D. levels. The Library
maintains subscriptions to over 453
periodical publications and several online
databases. The Library is an institutional
member of the Catholic Library Association,
the American Theological Library Association,
and the Consortium of Academic and Research
Libraries in Illinois. It cooperates in
interlibrary loan programs, giving students
access to books and periodicals throughout
North America
HOUSING
Each student has a private room with
individual study, shower, and toilet facilities.
Phone and data retrieval connections are
available in each room. Within the residence
buildings, students live in small groups called
"cams" (from the Italian camerata, "dormitory”
or living area) formed for purposes of prayer,
community experience, and various activities.
A priest lives and works with each cam in a
pastoral role.
DINING HALL
A pleasant dining atmosphere is provided in a
carpeted dining hall. An appetizing and varied
menu is prepared daily by the seminary kitchen
staff.
COMPUTER SERVICES
Students’ rooms are provided with phone,
internet, and cable connections. The Seminary
has high speed Internet connection to support
all types of multimedia traffic. Students who do
not have their own computers may use one of
the four computer labs on campus. Support is
available from trained student volunteers as
well as from the Seminary Office of Computer
Services. All classrooms are equipped for use
of technology and internet to enhance teaching
and learning.
SPEECH STUDIO
To assist the students in the Homiletics and
Liturgical Celebration Practicum courses, the
School of Theology has a variety of facilities.
These include a soundproofed studio with
videotape equipment, a speech and recording
library, and supplementary microphone and
recording equipment.
HEALTH CENTER
A health center is operated by a registered
nurse. Doctors are available in the nearby
communities of Mundelein and Libertyville for
consultation in cases of illness.
ATHLETIC FACILITIES
In addition to the gymnasium and indoor
swimming pool, there are playing fields and
courts for soccer, baseball, handball, tennis
and indoor exercise areas. An eighteen-hole
golf course on the grounds was leased to a
professional operator for public use. It is
available for use on a limited basis by students
and faculty.
BOOKSTORE
The Regina Cleri Bookstore has served the
book needs of seminarians for generations.
Textbooks are available for course work in addition
to topical theological selections. The
store also offers sportswear, clergy shirts and
cards for various occasions. Hours when
school is in session are: Monday through Saturday
from 12:45 pm to 2:15 pm and Monday,
Tuesday and Thursday from 6:30 pm to 8:15
pm. The store, which is open to the public, is
in the southwest lower level of the Theology
Residence Building.
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