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Catholic Studies in Rome

Affiliated Programs

Catholic Studies in Rome

Catholic Studies in Rome is a program like no other. It’s not just a study abroad program; it’s a Catholic Studies immersion program. Nowhere else can you study Catholic art, philosophy, architecture, history, theology, literature, and more all while exploring the Eternal City of Rome. Study at the largest Pontifical University in Rome, the prestigious Jesuit-run Gregorian University, with world-class faculty from the Gregorian and US scholars in classes conducted entirely in English.

Program Dates

September 17 – December 13, 2025

Application Deadline

April 4, 2025

Eligibility

Minimum GPA – 2.75
Class Standing – Sophomore, Junior, or Senior
Eligibility will also be based on recommendations & record of behavior at SMU

Fall 2025 Courses

Christian Discipleship
Sacred Spaces: Catholic Art and Architecture
Philosophical Anthropology: Aristotle and St. Augustine on Happiness, Suffering, and Friendship
two other courses offered by a visiting American scholar of Catholic Studies

Program Fee

The cost of the program is approximately the same as tuition and room/board for a regular semester on the Winona Campus.

The program cost does not include airfare, passport fees, additional meals, personal travel, supplies, personal expenses.

Financial Aid

Saint Mary’s institutional aid and all federal and state aid (except for work study) is applicable. However, certain forms of institutional aid, including tuition remission, the Catholic Educator Promise, and the Cardinal Promise, are not eligible.

Program costs include