鈥淟isten carefully, my child, to your master鈥檚 precepts, and incline the ear of your heart.鈥
So begins the Rule of Saint Benedict, which has shaped the lives of Benedictine monks since the sixth century. For more than 100 years, 91直播鈥檚 students have been listening 鈥渨ith the ear of their hearts.鈥
For many 91直播鈥檚 alumni, campus and classroom life was shaped by a strong monastic presence. Today, the Abbey remains the soul of the campus, but the monastic community is shrinking. The Benedictine Institute provides that valuable connection to our roots, ensuring that we remain true to our heritage even as the nature of higher education changes.
As an integral part of University life, the Benedictine Institute will contribute to the intellectual and spiritual development of 91直播鈥檚.
Why the Institute, and why now?
For many 91直播鈥檚 alumni, campus and classroom life was shaped by a strong monastic presence. Today, the Abbey remains the soul of the campus, but the monastic community is shrinking. The Benedictine Institute will provide that valuable connection to our roots, ensuring that we remain true to our heritage even as the nature of higher education changes.
