1.     St. Albert the Great was the real-life Nicolas Flamel.

 You all know the story of Nicholas Flamel: he was an alchemist who invented the “Philosopher’s Stone” which produced an “elixir of life” that could turn metals into gold and bestowed immortality.  Why do you know this?  Because that’s the story J.K. Rowling told you in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, is why.  And that story is a more-or-less accurate retelling of various old seventeenth-century legends about medieval sorcery and alchemy. Continue Reading

Posted by Theresa, Catholic Studies Staff Member

On May 1st, construction workers broke ground near Sitzmann Hall, signaling the beginning of a 5-6 month construction project that will add new offices, a classroom, a new chapel, increased storage areas, an elevator, and a landscaped backyard with a meditation area. Included in the plans for the new chapel are beautiful stained glass windows from a Boston-area French Catholic Church.
The expansion, fully funded by Catholic Studies donors, will allow for more space for classes and worship, and promote increased interaction between students, faculty, staff, and friends of the Center.
Thanks to the generosity of the business department, during construction, Catholic Studies faculty and staff can be found on the second floor of McNeely Hall, in rooms 220, 223, and 227.
Stop by and see our new addition in October!

Welcome to the blog of the Center for Catholic Studies at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, MN! Ever wondered exactly what the Center for Catholic Studies is? Or maybe wondered what a major or minor in Catholic Studies is all about? Look no further. This blog will attempt to give you a quick (and ongoing) taste of the work of the Center for Catholic Studies, especially within its academic programs. Students will be the primary bloggers, writing about their classes, majors, future careers, study abroad in Rome, prayer, social events, lectures, and other ongoing activities through the Center for Catholic Studies. Staff and faculty will also occasionally offer their perspectives.
The Center for Catholic Studies is dedicated to the integration of faith and reason in every facet of life. Our programs and services create an environment where students, alumni and others can engage their faith within contemporary culture and grow both intellectually and spiritually. To learn more about the history of our Center, check out our website.
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