|
The College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University are nationally recognized Catholic liberal arts colleges and ranked as two of the top three Catholic colleges in the nation. They share one academic program and students attend classes together on both campuses. This integrated learning experience combines a challenging academic program with extensive opportunities for international study, leadership, service learning, spiritual growth and cultural and athletic involvement.
What We Offer
A Unique Partnership of Two Nationally-Leading Liberal Arts Colleges
- Provides the educational opportunities of a large university with the individual attention of a premier small college experience.
- Access to the resources of not one, but two nationally leading liberal arts colleges.
- Committed to the development of the whole person, meeting the unique needs of both women and men in single-gender and co-educational experiences.
A Learning Experience Enlivened by Catholic and Benedictine Tradition
- Part of a centuries-old Benedictine tradition of faith, learning, and community.
- Hospitality, community, stewardship and service to the common good are bedrock values
- Part of a Catholic intellectual tradition committed to openness, intellectual inquiry, and the lively engagement of faith and reason.
- Values shaped and history influenced, by a commitment to ecumenism and inter-faith dialogue.
Preparation for Leadership and Service in a Global Society
- Committed to global learning and connection – across all four years of school with experiences in and out of the classroom.
- International study programs on six continents
- More than 200 academic courses with an international component or global emphasis.
- 200 students from 40 countries.
A Unique Sense of Place
- Two campuses located in a remarkable setting of 3,300 acres of woods, lakes, and prairie – just minutes from the St. Cloud metro area.
- Compelling sense of community shapes the undergraduate experience and creates a lifelong network of alumnae/i.
- Nearly all students live on-campus or in the immediate campus neighborhood, providing opportunities for a highly engaged learning experience.
- Most students complete an internship, participate in undergraduate student research, study abroad, participate in community service, or participate regularly in student government, student clubs, campus publications, or other student organizations.
A Living Heritage of Arts and Culture
- Commitment to arts and culture — a vibrant performing and visual arts program brings national and international talent to the campuses.
- The Benedicta Arts Center of the College of Saint Benedict is considered one of the finest performing arts centers in the region.
- Saint John’s University is home to the Saint John’s Bible and a remarkable collection of religious sculpture, paintings, prints, and artifacts.
|
|
