Pope Francis

When I was a seminarian, I was dazzled by a girl I met at an uncle's wedding. I was surprised by her beauty, her intellectual brilliance... and, well, I was bowled over for quite a while.

Argentinian Clergyman

Simon Sebag Montefiore

While most know the young Stalin was a seminarian, few realize that he was also a Georgian patriot, a published romantic poet.

British Historian

The term 'seminarian' is always used within a religious context, often Christian.

Religious Context

'Seminarian' implies a person is in an educational setting specifically for religious training.

Academic Setting

A seminarian is someone who intends to serve as clergy after their studies.