Rooted in the Benedictine and Catholic Traditions

Benedictine University is guided by the Roman Catholic tradition, which fosters dialogue between religious and secular communities and promotes understanding among religions and peoples. This type of education is designed to broaden and deepen a person’s vision of the world, to help all people understand the dignity and uniqueness of each individual, and emphasizes the demands of freedom and social responsibility. In this environment, the compatibility of faith and reason in the search for truth is celebrated.

Benedictine University is also grounded in the values of its founders. These men and women, who based their lives and work on St. Benedict’s Rules for Monks, believed in the search for God by oneself and others, celebrated a tradition of hospitality, fostered an appreciation for living and working in community, maintained a concern for the development of each person, emphasized a life lived in balance, were dedicated to the responsible stewardship of all things, and remained committed to academic excellence.

The values taught at Benedictine University seek to help all students live a life filled with purpose and meaning. Our community embraces diversity, and individuality is recognized as an essential part of the University experience. Benedictine provides an opportunity for personal and spiritual growth, and the support and acceptance of each person is an integral part of who our students become.