Divine Word College is a Catholic seminary located in Epworth, Iowa, USA. It was founded in 1875 by the Society of the Divine Word, a Roman Catholic missionary organization.
The college offers programs in philosophy and theology, as well as a minor in peace and justice studies.
Divine Word College has a diverse student body, with students from around the world. In fact, more than 30 countries are represented on campus.
The college is known for its rigorous academic programs, which emphasize critical thinking, research skills, and ethical leadership.
Divine Word College has a strong commitment to social justice and interfaith dialogue, and encourages students to get involved in community service projects and other initiatives that promote positive change in the world.
The college is home to the Divine Word Seminary, which prepares men for the Catholic priesthood and provides a supportive community for those discerning a call to ministry.
Divine Word College has a beautiful campus, with a mix of historic and modern buildings. The campus is located on a hill overlooking the city of Dubuque and the Mississippi River.
The college has a strong tradition of music and the arts, with a choir and other musical groups that perform regularly on campus and in the community.
Divine Word College is one of the few institutions of higher education in the United States that focuses exclusively on Catholic seminary education, and it has a long and rich history of training priests and religious leaders.
Notable alumni of Divine Word College include Bishop Howard Hubbard, former Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany, and Bishop Gerald Kicanas, former Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Tucson.