Benedictine Institute

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The mission of the Benedictine Institute is to strengthen and articulate in fresh ways the Catholic and Benedictine character of the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University, promoting a rich, authentic understanding and appreciation of Benedictine life and culture on campus. Full Mission Statement

We are pleased to share many different opportunities for you to learn about or participate in our institutions’ Benedictine nature.

In addition to programming for our employees and students, the Benedictine Institute has identified a number of other ways to help members of the greater community to learn about the Catholic Benedictine perspective and explore what it might mean for one’s own teaching or work. Feel free to e-mail our associate director, Jessie Bazan or director, Rodger Narloch to further engage in the Benedictine Institute’s purpose. We look forward to hearing from you and helping us all to grow in our understanding and appreciation of our Benedictine heritage. 

Benedictine Resources

The institute has compiled an extensive library of articles, documents, and videos relevant to all things Benedictine. Originally intended to assist with navigating the video and text resources related to our Benedictine Raven course requirement, we have compiled this online reference tool. Look here for materials relevant to Benedictine heritage in general or to use for your class.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Justice

Our Benedictine values are not at odds with Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Justice. In fact, these values provide each other with a synergistic and mutual reinforcement as it relates to full inclusion of students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members. DEIJ covers a wide range of complicated yet crucial subject matter that affects our everyday lives.

The Benedictine Institute has hosted discussions as well as a two-day speaker series focusing on Benedictine Perspectives on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Justice (DEIJ). All discussions and presentations explored what it looks like to approach DEIJ issues from a Benedictine point of view. They provided important take-aways on this topic, regardless of one’s previous exposure to Benedictine spirituality.

Listen…

Benedictines live a life of regular prayer to create a rhythm in their day. This helps to keep focused on the things that provide meaning, rather than getting caught up in the uncertainty and anxiety in the circumstances around us. To model this practice, the Benedictine Institute invites you to sign up to receive 3 emails per week with inspirational, reflective quotes consistent with a Benedictine way of seeing the world.  Register Here!

Benedictine Living & Learning Community

In partnership with the Residential Life Offices at CSB and SJU, we offer the Benedictine Living and Learning Community for students to live together in community while participating in programming for the group, and receiving academic credit for the experience. The BLLC application process begins in mid to late January.