The survey will indicate to the group whether or not it should continue its quest to build St. Anthony, and if the answer is yes, the information gleaned from the study will help finalize curriculum decisions. Then, based on what the market research tells us, we will expand to other fields of study. In addition to traditional academic programs, St. Anthony is envisioned to offer areas of certification in fields such as computer science and medical technology. It is also envisioned to be a place for retreats and seminars for the wider community, much like its mentor college in Steubenville. The education-receiving and processing of material and the accompanying experiences all serve to provide grist for the mill of formation.
Formation is the sifting and sorting of the information.
It is choosing the valuable pieces, prioritizing, critiquing the material using the Gospel as the measuring rod. Evangelization is an essential part of this. This will come more from example than preaching. If all goes as planned, St. Anthony would become associated with Franciscan University and its staff would serve as mentors to those involved in the St. Anthony startup. In addition, St. Anthony will seek agreements with other Catholic colleges to ensure that students could transfer credits to their schools.