Why Saint Meinrad

Special Opportunities for Learning

Early Christian World Study Abroad Program
In partnership with St. John's University in Collegeville, MN, this program comprises the spring semester and integrates classroom work with tours of historical, archeological, liturgical and artistic significance in Italy, Turkey and Greece.

Mexican-American Cultural Center: Formation for Hispanic Ministry
The Mexican-American Cultural Center, located in San Antonio, TX, offers an intensive Spanish-language program during the fall or spring semesters, as well as during the summer. It is taught at three levels—beginner, intermediate and advanced—emphasizing speaking and hearing Spanish for pastoral ministry.

Christian Art and Architecture: Study Tour of Rome
Every two years, the School of Theology sponsors a three-week trip to Europe during the January Interterm. A two-week stay in Rome includes several tours and an exposure to ancient Roman and early Christian culture.

Mexican-American Cultural Center: Mini Pastoral
The Mexican-American Cultural Center offers a three-week intensive introductory program to Hispanic ministry. The program combines lectures, seminars, and reflections with films, field trips and cultural events.

Annual Endowed Lectures
The Thomas Lecture is an address exploring issues in philosophy and theology.

The Dolle Lecture helps students grasp the expression of Christianity through Church art and architecture.

The John S. and Virginia Marten Lecture in Homiletics brings notable homileticians to campus. A homiletics workshop is held the day following the presentation.