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arts & Culture
Creativity Abounds
Exceptional programming forms a unique fine arts experience designed to awaken curiosity.
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ART DEPARTMENT
Committed to Creative Freedom
The CSB+SJU art department nurtures the creative process for students who desire a career in art as well as non-majors. It offers a comprehensive visual program that embraces both traditional and contemporary approaches to art.
MUSIC DEPARTMENT
Listen to The Sounds
Our National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) accredited music department soars with inspiration to help you in professions such as professional opera singers, college professors, and K-12 music teachers. Whatever the profession, we create more than just musicians; we develop leaders.
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Visit CSB+SJU
See for Yourself
Our campuses are like nothing you’ve experienced before. We’re living and learning in a beautiful setting. Stop by and say hello.
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THEATER
Embody Your Character
Our students rely upon our theater program to nurture a well-rounded understanding of the art form. Upon completing the preparation requirements for acceptance into competitive graduate programs, many go on to careers in theater.
THE SAINT JOHN’S POTTERY
Beautifully Crafted Pottery
Artist-in-residence Richard Bresnahan and The Saint John’s Pottery engage students, apprentices, and visiting artists in artistic creation, discipline, research, and preparation of natural materials. These dynamic experiences are framed by questions about envisioning and creating a sustainable lived system.
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Helpful Links
Outdoor University
Through OutdoorU, we provide environmental and outdoor education through classes, events, and initiatives with the Abbey A…
Campus Experience
As institutions for women and men, CSB+SJU have their own campuses and unique campus experience.
The Saint John’s Bible
In 1998, Saint John’s Abbey and University commissioned renowned calligrapher Donald Jackson to produce a hand-written, ha…