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Our Mission

“Therefore we intend to establish a school for the Lord’s service.”

(Rule of Benedict Prologue, 45)

Rooted in the Catholic and Benedictine traditions of study, prayer, and communal life, Saint John’s School of Theology and Seminary forms visionary leaders to serve the church and the world.

Saint John’s School of Theology and Seminary is a place to open the Word of God, see Christ in others, and take on new experiences and challenges.

Located on 3,000+ acres of prairies, lakes, and forests, our campus offers residential students a unique opportunity to discern their vocation in a contemplative environment.

Our graduates go out into the world ready to serve the people of God through pastoral ministry, service, education, and leadership.

In the News

  • SOT/Sem Alum Returns to Admission Office

    SOT/Sem Alum Returns to Admission Office

    Saint John’s School of Theology and Seminary announces a new hire in the Admission Office,  Bernadette Donlon. Bernadette brings a dynamic set of gifts and skills to admission work in the School of Theology and Seminary (SOT/Sem). She is a 2021 graduate (BA) of the College of Saint Benedict with majors in Communications and Theology.

  • Saint John’s, Mercyhurst partner for accelerated theology master’s program

    Saint John’s, Mercyhurst partner for accelerated theology master’s program

    Saint John’s School of Theology and Seminary in Collegeville, Minnesota, and Mercyhurst University in Erie, Pennsylvania, announce the signing of a 4+1 agreement for Mercyhurst students to earn a Master of Arts in Theology degree at an accelerated pace.

  • Congratulations Bishop Matthew Zhen Xuebin 

    Congratulations Bishop Matthew Zhen Xuebin 

    We are thrilled to celebrate Saint John’s School of Theology and Seminary alumnus Bishop Matthew Zhen Xuebin on his recent appointment as the Coadjutor Bishop of the Diocese of Beijing.  Bishop Zhen’s journey to Saint John’s began in 1993 through the China Educators & Formators Project sponsored by Maryknoll.

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Master’s Degrees

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Earn a degree in theology at a full-time or part-time pace through in-person, hybrid, or fully online learning.

Learn more about our 6 graduate degrees, including the Master of Arts in Theology, Master of Theological Studies, and Master of Divinity.

Available Certificates

Certificate in Benedictine Spirituality, Certificate in Spiritual Direction, Certificate in Ministry, Sabbatical Program.

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A Hidden Gem

Our faculty, humble as they are, are made of some of the most published and well-regarded leaders — some of our faculty consults directly with the Vatican, for example. You learn with them directly, never from student teachers. Our hands-on learning contextualizes the world, offering an exceptional way to serve God and the communities you’ll encounter throughout your life. We want you to deeply understand your sense of self as you participate in this experience — you are, after all, created uniquely yourself in God’s eyes. It’s part of why we have become one of the most respected graduate programs in theology.

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Whether through your time, prayers, or a financial gift, you’ll be part of a community dedicated to instilling Benedictine values while equipping and forming students to make our world a better place.

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