"The Seminary is a place not only of academic formation but also human formation"
Our Vision
Provide and promote, “Intellectual formation which has its own characteristics, but it is also deeply connected with, and indeed can be seen as a necessary expansion of, both human and spiritual formation” (Pastorem Dabo Vobis. Paulist Press, 1993 par.51)
Our Mission
Spiritan Missionary Seminary provides the first phase of academic training for missionary, priestly and religious formation. Based in Tanzania, it is rooted in the African reality. It fosters a wide, critical, and a global perspective on life. The students live and study in a multicultural
Our Goals
Spiritan Missionary Seminary is founded on the philosophy of The Catholic Higher Education which is “truly outstanding in learning, ready to shoulder duties of major responsibility in society and to witness to the faith before the world” (Gravissimum Educationis 10).
Who We Are
A Message from the Rector
Dear colleagues, students, the non teaching staff, the entire Spiritan Missionary Seminary (SMS) community, the Alumni of SMS and the entire general public; it is my great joy and honour to welcome you to our website.
Since its foundation in 1986, SMS has experienced great growth in its various aspects. Those who were trained and formed in our institute are now leaders with different responsibilities within the Congregation of the Holy Ghost Fathers (spiritans), in other religious missionary congregations, in the Church and the civil society.
The Spiritan Missionary Seminary is a Philosophical Institute, which is owned and administered by the Congregation of the Holy Ghost, otherwise known as Spiritans. It open to receive students from other Congregations and Society.
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Our Staff
Fr. Evarist SHAYO, C.S.Sp
Rector
M.A – Pontificia Universitas
Urbaniana, Rome – Italy
Fr. Jude IFEZIME, C.S.Sp
Lecturer
M.A Theology
Duquesne University – USA
M.A Sociology – UDSM, Tanzania
Fr.Renatus ASSENGA,C.S.Sp
Bursar
Fr. Barnabas KILEU, C.S.Sp
Lecturer
M. A Philosophy
Duquesne University
United State of America – USA
Fr. Thomas Kochlumchuvattil
lecturer
PhD – Katholieke Universiteit
Leuven – Belgium
Fr. Mawazo Kavula
lecturer
M.A – Philosophy
Catholic University of Eastern Africa
Nairobi, Kenya
Why Choose Us?
Minimum Entrance Requirements
TANZANIANS
Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (C.S.E.E) or Equivalent, with passes in FIVE subjects, obtained prior to sitting of the Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (A.C.S.E.E); Read more
Registration and Academic Transcript
The Vice Rector Academic will give out registration forms to the Rectors of the respective houses of formation, who will present to the Seminary at least one week before the beginning of the academic year. At the opening of the Academic Year, candidates must register by duly completing the Registration Form. Requests for transcripts should be accompanied by specific information as to where the transcripts should be sent.
Tuition Fees Sructure
The registration fee of US$ 25 covers the following: library, academic transcripts, identity card and any other communication that shall take place between the institute and the students. The fee is payable once only by new students. Tuition Fee: Each semester 500 $.
Application Forms
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New & Upcoming Events
Cultural Day
OUR CULTURE, OUR PRIDE, OUR IDENTITY Drums in the plays, steps of stylish dances, faces behind crude but stunning masks, whistles and shouts of joy, and a tantalizing aroma of traditional dishes all made the long awaited Cultural Day beautiful, colorful and exceptional. The Spiritan Missionary Seminary Community celebrates the Cultural Day. This is evident of […]
Mission & Evangelization by Rev. Fr Eligius Mkulima
150 YEARS OF EVANGELIZATION IN THE MAINLAND TANZANIA (1868-2018) As we celebrate this event of 150 years of the Catholic Church evangelization
Guest of Honor Speech – 30th Graduation
May God who began the good journey in you bring it to fruition as you continue to seek the ultimate One, that is, the transcendent One.
Philosophy is able to cultivate clarity of thought, ...
1986
Foundation Built
2011
Silver Jubilee
