Welcome to Saint John's School of Theology·Seminary
"All guests who present themselves are to be welcomed as Christ, for he himself will say: 'I was a stranger and you welcomed me' (Matthew 25:35)." Saint Benedict wrote those words in Chapter 53 of his Rule. Our Catholic Benedictine tradition teaches us to treat all people as we would treat Christ. Even through this Web site, we hope you will sense the warmth of the famous Benedictine hospitality that permeates Saint John's.
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Why Study Theology?
St. Anselm defines theology as "faith seeking understanding." Do you seek to understand God more deeply, explore God's call for you, and grow in your faith? Learn more as some students explain why they're studying theology.
Why Saint John's?
Saint John's School of Theology·Seminary is a rich and diverse learning community in the Benedictine tradition, where students receive strong support for their academic and spiritual development. Watch to see if Saint John's could be right for you.
Is It Affordable?
Financial concerns should never keep a student from pursuing graduate study. Find out what Saint John's School of Theology·Seminary could do to help you afford graduate theological education.
Come to Collegeville this summer to study, go on a retreat, or attend a conference! There are courses for new and continuing students, workshops for all ministers in the Church (even high school students!), and musical opportunities for people of all ages -- all on our beautiful campus. See our Summer schedule for more details!
Apply now! Check out our schedule for fall courses. Complete our online information request form or e-mail sotadmission@csbsju.edu for more information.
Msgr. Bruce Harbert, the executive director of ICEL, will give the Godfrey Diekmann, OSB, Lecture, on September 20, 2009. Rev. Carl P. Daw, executive director of The Hymn Society in the United States and Canada, will respond. Find out more...
We are grateful to the Arthur Vining Davis Foundation for a generous grant for two big projects here at Emmaus Hall this summer. We now enjoy a state-of-the-art renovated elevator that provides a smooth ride and stops level with the floor. Even more exciting, the Emmaus Chapel organ has been re-built and moved to the main chapel floor by Allan Moe of Waseca, MN. The blessing of the new organ, during a special evening prayer and accompanied by a concert featuring the National Catholic Youth Choir, recent alums, and students from the department of music and the SOT·Sem, took place on June 29 at 7:45 p.m.
"Praying With Imagination: A Retreat with The Saint John's Bible" will take place at the Collegeville Institute for Ecumenical and Cultural Research on July 19-25, 2009. This retreat is for anyone who is interested in
combining imagination and prayer through art. Participants will practice visio divina, a form of lectio divina, using images from the Saint John's Bible. All spaces have been filled for this year, but potential participants may join a waiting list. Find out more...
Join us for this year’s Collegeville Conference on Music, Liturgy, and Theology: The Church in Change—Hope and Creativity, July 20-23, 2009. Fr. Michael Joncas; S. Sheila Browne, RSM; and Fr. Anthony Ruff, OSB, are main presenters. Kim Kasling, Lynn Trapp, and Axel Theimer are among the clinicians and teachers for the conference. Find out more...
Saint John’s School of Theology·Seminary is an exciting, vital learning community where men and women are preparing for service in countless ways. Browse these links to get a sense of this singular place in Catholic higher education.
