which expands the traditional knowledge base to include women's
experience and promotes teaching methods that facilitate women's learning.
An integrative environment for learning which ensures the quality of women's
learning by recognizing the interdependence of women's personal and cognitive development.
An emphasis on the personal growth of women which celebrates women and provides
a culture that explicitly values women, allowing the student to see herself as a person of
value.
An experience of Benedictine values grounded in a women's monastic community
which allows the student to see her gender in active church roles and enhances the
student's faith and spiritual life.
The opportunity to observe and practice leadership and service so that women
recognize their ability and have confidence in their power to contribute to their
community and to become agents for change.
The capacity to make their place in the world and ensure success in their
careers and their lives.
The College of Saint Benedict offers these mission commitments in partnership with
Saint John's University - providing a laboratory where women and men can achieve new
respect and genuine partnerships with each other.
