
Center for Catholic Studies
The Center for Catholic Studies explores 2,000 years of Catholic thought and culture with students, faculty and the public in an integrated learning environment.
“I shall do good; I shall do His work.” St. Newman
St. Thomas Catholic Studies is the oldest, largest program of its kind. With Catholic studies, you find deeper integration of your faith, academics and professional pursuits for a meaningful life and career.
Catholic intellectual exploration and career preparation – why not both?
The world and Church need well-formed, ethical professionals to serve the common good. Our students are up to the challenge. Our graduates are in Fortune 500 boardrooms, run parishes and so much more.
Explore 2,000 years of Catholic thought and culture. Forge lasting friendships through St. Thomas Catholic Studies community activities and residential opportunities. Tap into leadership programs through the Center for Catholic Studies. Expand your horizons with our Rome program. Discover how "Christ is all, and in all" (Col. 3:11) in the wisdom you seek, work you choose and actions you take.
Catholic studies is an integrated, interdisciplinary academic program for those who want to explore the things that matter most and, in the process, develop a more unified intellectual, spiritual and professional life.
Most people hear “apocalyptic” and think only of end-of-the-world disasters—wars, earthquakes, zombies! But apocalypse is simply the Greek word for revelation or unveiling. The Catholic faith holds that Jesus’ announcement of the Kingdom was itself apocalyptic, announcing the end of the world as both goal and final stage.
Join Dr. David Deavel, along with a respected panel, to explore how Catholic apocalyptic novels teach us to view and have peace amid the good, the bad, and the ugly of the end times. (Zombies not included.)
"Moses was staring at me as much as I was at him. And, while he was revealing himself, he was also revealing more of me to myself." - Aileen Shea '20
Catholic studies alumni are navigating the complex relationship of American and international law in order to serve God and the human person.
Habiger Institute's Verso L'Alto fosters faith and intellectual growth for Latino Catholic high school students and opens a path to a college degree.
New book provides a unifying perspective and clear historical understanding of Catholic Education as the lifeblood of Western culture.
As the founding program of the Catholic studies movement in Catholic higher education, our program is internationally-recognized for its unified approach to learning inside and outside of the classroom.
The Center for Catholic Studies explores 2,000 years of Catholic thought and culture with students, faculty and the public in an integrated learning environment.
The Habiger Institute offers a range of leadership programs that builds the fortitude required to be faithful, ethical leaders in a complex world.
The Catholic Studies TELOS Living and Learning Communities are for all students who care about deep, lasting friendships and exploring the questions that matter most.
Professor and Chair of Catholic Studies
Associate Professor and Director of Catholic Studies Graduate Program
Professor and Director of the Center for Catholic Studies
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Tel: (651) 962-5700
Email: amserdar@stthomas.edu
Mailing Address
Department of Catholic Studies
Mail 55-S
2115 Summit Ave
St. Paul, MN 55105-1096
Campus Location
Sitzmann Hall
Building address: 2055 Summit Avenue, St. Paul, MN
On the corner of Summit and Cleveland avenues