Library
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The CTIS Library is located on the first level of St. Francis Xavier Seminary Building, next to the Multi-Purpose Hall. While our library primarily serves the St. Francis Xavier Major Seminary (SFXMS) and CTIS community, it is also open to the public. CTIS students enrolled in CTIS programmes are automatically admitted as members of the library for the duration of their study.
Our opening hours are weekdays from 9.30 am to 6.30 pm (closed from 1 pm to 2 pm).
We are closed on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.
Please be informed that the library will be CLOSED on the following days in May 2025:
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1 May 2025 (Thursday): Labour Day
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8 May 2025 (Thursday): CLOSED
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12 May 2025 (Monday): Vesak Day
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15 May 2025 (Thursday): CLOSED
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22 May 2025 (Thursday): CLOSED
Except for public holidays, kindly check with the main office for urgent matters.
We apologize for the inconvenience caused.
To join our library as a member, please complete the library membership application form:
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For the General Public [PDF, 559 KB], or
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For Priests and Religious [PDF, 545 KB]
For more information, you may call our library at +65 6902-8711 or email us at library[at]ctis.sg.
Textbooks for Semester 1, 2025
Recommended textbooks for the upcoming semester's Certificate and Diploma courses are listed below.
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Students enrolled in CE003 and CE005 may purchase the textbook from CTIS Library.
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For other courses, please refer to suggested links for purchase options.
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A complete list of textbooks for sale is available HERE.
Certificate and Diploma courses
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CE002 Salvation History by Fr Ferdinand Purnomo
Gray, Tim & Cavins, Jeff. (2024). Walking with God: A Journey through the Bible, 3rd ed. Published by Ascension Press. ISBN 9781954882706.
Available from Amazon, Blackwell's, Noah's Ark or in Kindle format.
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CE003 Christian Philosophy by Fr Samuel Lim
Torre, Joseph M. de. (1980). Christian Philosophy, 3rd ed. Published by Sinag-Tala. ISBN 9789715540551.
Available from CTIS Library at $25 per copy.
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CE005 Foundations in Moral Theology by Msgr James Yeo
Yeo, James. (2020). Christian Morality: A Concise Presentation of the Fundamentals of Catholic Moral Theology. Published by Southbound.
Available from CTIS Library at $30 per copy.
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DP002 Christology by Fr Gerard Louis
No textbook. Recommended books:
1. Lohfink, Gerhard. (2012). Jesus of Nazareth: What He Wanted, Who He Was. Published by Liturgical Press. ISBN 9780814683088.
Available from Amazon, Blackwell's or in Kindle format.
2. O'Collins, Gerald. (2009). Christology: A Biblical, Historical, and Systematic Study of Jesus, 2nd ed. Published by Oxford University Press. ISBN 9780199557875.
Available from Amazon, Blackwell's or in Kindle format.
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DP004 The Sacraments by Fr Ignatius Yeo
Martos, Joseph. (2009). The Sacraments: An Interdisciplinary and Interactive Study. Published by Liturgical Press. ISBN 9780814653692.
Available from Amazon, Blackwell's or in Kindle format.
Mandarin courses
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CE006M The Second Vatican Council 梵二会议 by Fr John Chen
No textbook.
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PA299M1 Course for Adult Catechists Part 3 慕道团成员使用培育(三)
No textbook.
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SS136M The Gospel of St Mark & St Matthew 马尔谷和玛窦福音 by Fr Joseph Zhang
No textbook.
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SS804M Mindfulness: The Power of Now 静观觉察当下的力量 by Mdm Wu
1.《當下的力量：通往靈性開悟的指引》埃克哈特著 购买链接
2.《靜觀覺察當下的力量: 團體治療的八個故事》吳皓玲著 购买链接 (KCG) 或是 购买链接
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TH155M Intro to Liturgy and Sacraments 礼仪圣事导论 by Fr Joseph Pan
For purchase enquiries, please email library[at]ctis.sg.