Legion of Christ College of Humanities

Cheshire, Connecticut, United States · Est. 1965

A two-year Catholic seminary forming Legionary priests through classical humanities and liberal arts education.

  • Founded 1965 (current Cheshire location 1982); Catholic religious formation house
  • Private nonprofit; affiliated with Legion of Christ and Roman Catholic Church
  • Located in Cheshire, Connecticut; serves ~90 students (20 novices, 70 professed religious as of 2018)
  • Offers Associate of Arts degree in Humanities after two-year program
  • Accredited by State of Connecticut; international student body preparing for priesthood
  • Curriculum emphasizes classical languages (Latin, Greek, Spanish), Western civilization, philosophy, theology

Academics

The College offers a two-year Humanities program leading to an Associate of Arts degree. The curriculum combines classical humanistic education with liberal arts, covering Western civilization, literature, art, music theory and history, mathematics, physics, biology for bioethics, and languages (Latin, Greek, Spanish, English). Faculty employ team teaching and coordinate across spiritual, human, and apostolic formation areas. The program prepares students for further study in philosophy and theology in Rome before ordination.

Formation & Community Life

The institution serves as both a novitiate and college for members of the Legion of Christ. The first two years consist of a novitiate focused on prayer, spiritual direction, daily Mass, and discernment of religious vows, followed by two years of humanities study. The daily schedule balances prayer, work, study, and relaxation. Students engage in monthly manual labor or charitable work and benefit from personalized spiritual and academic guidance. The international community fosters cross-cultural exchange and team collaboration.

Admissions

Admission is restricted to members of the Legion of Christ who have completed the novitiate program. Applicants must hold a high school diploma with a minimum 2.5 GPA, submit official transcripts, SAT/ACT scores (if available), valid passport and F-1 visa, and undergo medical, dental, ophthalmic, and psychological examinations. Homeschooled applicants are welcome and follow the same process with additional transcript documentation. Full-time, part-time, special student, and auditing enrollment options are available.

Mission & Outcomes

The College's mission is to provide integrated religious, intellectual, human, and apostolic formation to prepare Legionaries for priesthood and apostolic work evangelizing culture. Graduates pursue three years of philosophy study in Rome, followed by apostolic internship and three years of theology leading to priestly ordination. The institution is part of the Regnum Christi Federation, which operates over a dozen universities and 154+ schools worldwide.

Founded
1965
Courses
7
Total intake
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AffiliationLegion of Christ, Roman Catholic Church
Websitehttp://www.lccollege.org
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Courses offered
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Data last verified June 2026 · compiled from official sources