“Servire Veritati et Caritati” – To serve truth and charity
A Catholic University for the Classical Mind
Rooted in the tradition of the Church and inspired by the towering intellect and pastoral heart of Pope St. Leo the Great, St. Leo the Great University offers a transformative education grounded in wisdom, wonder, and the Word made flesh.
We are a university unlike any other:
- One undergraduate major: a rigorous Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, rooted in the Great Books and the Classical Trivium.
- Two graduate tracks: a Master of Arts in Theology, and doctoral programs leading to a PhD in Philosophy or a PhD in Theology.
We form students not just for careers, but for eternity—shaping minds to pursue truth, live virtuously, and lead with charity.
A Curriculum That Forms the Whole Person
At St. Leo’s, education is not fragmented by electives or fads. Every student reads the foundational texts of Western civilization, engages in deep discussion, and develops the habits of careful thinking, speaking, and writing.
Our core curriculum includes:
- The Great Books: Plato to Dante, Augustine to Aquinas, Shakespeare to Newman
- The Trivium: Grammar, Logic, Rhetoric
- Sacred Scripture and the Fathers of the Church
- Daily immersion in philosophical inquiry and theological truth
Our academic formation is ordered toward intellectual virtue, spiritual depth, and ecclesial fidelity.
Graduate Programs that Shape the Church’s Future Leaders
M.A. in Theology
A rigorous, spiritually rich program that draws deeply from Sacred Scripture, Patristics, Thomistic theology, and the Magisterium. Designed for laypersons, religious, and clergy alike.
Ph.D. in Philosophy or Theology
Doctoral programs rooted in the perennial wisdom of the Church and the philosophical tradition of the West. Our graduates go on to serve as professors, authors, theologians, and Catholic thought leaders around the world.
Campus Life
St. Leo’s is a place of study, prayer, and community. Whether living in residence or joining us as an online student, you will be part of a close-knit, faith-filled culture.
- Daily Mass and Liturgy of the Hours
- Socratic seminars and faculty mentorship
- A rhythm of life steeped in beauty, silence, and contemplation
- Opportunities for retreats, pilgrimages, and intellectual colloquia
Why Choose St. Leo the Great University?
- 100% Classical Curriculum
- 100% Faithful to the Magisterium
- 100% Committed to the Human Person
- Forming students who are thinkers, leaders, and saints
Whether you’re discerning your place in the Church or preparing to teach and lead in the world, St. Leo’s offers an education ordered to truth, goodness, and beauty.
Join the Kingdom of Wisdom
Explore the life of the mind and soul at St. Leo the Great University. Our admissions are open to seekers of truth, lovers of wisdom, and disciples of Christ.
📖 “What was visible in our Redeemer has passed over into the sacraments of the Church.” — St. Leo the Great
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