The mission of Benedictine Liberal Arts Education at The College of St. Scholastica is to engage students in defining and practicing responsible living and meaningful work. The program has three components: a first year experience known as Dignitas, a range of liberal arts courses called Pathways and a senior level component currently called Writing Intensive.

Historically Benedictines have been scholars, caregivers, educators and artists; the liberal arts mirror the broad pathways that Benedictines have pioneered. The rigor and breadth of our program best prepare St. Scholastica students to meet the present and face the future with wisdom, faith and imagination.

The College of St. Scholastica outcomes of

- Ways of Knowing
- Effective Communication
- Social Responsibility

define the components of this distinctive program and reflect the Benedictine values of our College. The fourth College outcome, Disciplinary Concentration, is achieved through the major field of study.