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Bachelor of Arts Catholic Studies

For centuries, the Catholic faith has been intertwined in the history, culture, art and music of the Western world. The College of St. Scholastica itself is steeped in the Catholic Benedictine heritage, making this the ideal place to pursue a degree in Catholic Studies.

Our interdisciplinary Catholic Studies program is for students who want to learn more about the Catholic faith while also exploring other religious traditions. With the principles of Catholic Intellectual Tradition at its core, this major welcomes, facilitates and promotes discussion about the relationship between faith and modern culture.

Grounding students in the liberal arts, it prepares them to become leaders who, inspired by the Gospel, will be able to speak honestly and respectfully to people from all walks of life. Graduates have gone on to work in parishes, elementary and high schools and social services. Through a partnership, St. Scholastica students may also apply to a 4+1 program to earn a Master of Arts in Theology at an accelerated pace through Saint John’s School of Theology and Seminary.

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Benedictine Scholarship

All new first-year applicants to St. Scholastica will be awarded either the Benedictine Scholarship or the Access Award, upon admission to the College.

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Catholic Studies majors have gone on to work in parishes, social service agencies, and elementary and high schools. Others have gone on to medical school or other graduate programs of study. The goal of a Catholic Studies major is to prepare you richly for the adventures that await you in the future.

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