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Certificate in Benedictine Spirituality Webinar
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
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Online Degrees & Certificates Webinar
Thursday, July 9, 2026
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
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Tuesday, July 21, 2026
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
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
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Fr. Anthony Ruff, OSB to speak at Sant’Anselmo
Fr. Anthony Ruff, OSB has been invited to offer an open lecture entitled “Liturgical Renewal After Pope Benedict XVI and Pope Francis: It’s All About Vatican II”. Fr. Anthony will speak on Tuesday March 17th at 4pm (CET). There is a livestream option available. More information: https://www.anselmianum.
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SOT/Sem Student Featured in Central MN Catholic
Emma Jean Johnson, a Master of Divinity candidate here at Saint John’s School of Theology and Seminary had a piece featured in the Central Minnesota Catholic entitled, “From Creed to Cross: Confronting Pilate in our own Hearts.” View the full article.
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Saint John’s Receives $10 Million Rural Ministry Grant to Pioneer Large-Scale Collaboration with Nine Catholic Dioceses
Saint John’s School of Theology and Seminary has received a grant of $10 million from Lilly Endowment Inc. to prepare and form ministerial leaders in rural and mission dioceses in the United States.
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Master’s Degrees
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.
A Hidden Gem
Our community is marked by its commitment to scholarship, prayer, and communal life. We invite you to explore this one-of-a-kind experience of studying at Saint John’s.
Distinguished Faculty
A community of scholars marked by its collegiality and mutual respect.
Interculturality
Experience the world Church by living in community.
Benedictine Tradition
Immerse yourself in a 1500 year old charisma.
Giving
Investing in the School of Theology and Seminary
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.