Magdalen College of the Liberal Arts is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (formerly the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc.). The College is currently on probation with regard to the Commission’s Standard on Institutional Resources, which focuses on ensuring resources to sustain the educational program and support institutional improvement. This status is for a period not to exceed four years. During this time, Magdalen College remains accredited and eligible for federal funding, including student aid. The Commission will monitor the institution’s progress to bring itself back into compliance with the Standard through a Spring 2023 evaluation.
For more information, see the Joint Statement from New England Commission of Higher Education and Magdalen College of the Liberal Arts.
Inquiries regarding the accreditation status by the Commission should be directed to the administrative staff of the institution ([email protected] or 603-456-2526).
Individuals may also contact:
New England Commission of Higher Education
3 Burlington Woods Drive, Suite 100
Burlington, MA 01803-4514
Direct line to the Commission offices: (781) 425-7785
E-Mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.neche.org
Magdalen College of the Liberal Arts has degree granting authority for the Associate of Arts and Bachelor of Arts Degrees from the Higher Education Division of the New Hampshire Department of Education.
https://www.education.nh.gov/who-we-are/higher-education-commission
Students will have the opportunity to earn one college credit by taking one of the following courses offered at Magdalen College. Taught in Socratic-style seminar discussions, each course enables students to explore a particular interest and discover if it could lead to a college major or area of focus. Students will spend 3.5-4 hours in class each day, have some assigned homework, and spend the remaining time in prayer liturgy, and sacred music, relaxation with new friends, and a wide range of extra-curricular activities.
Myth in Philosophy: Seeking Wisdom through Poetry and Story (1 credit) – Dr. Erik van Versendaal
What is the relationship between poetry and philosophy? Why does speaking about ultimate things lead philosophers into the realms of poem and story? This course considers philosophical works that are undertaken in a poetic mode alongside poems that express philosophic truth.
Physics: Understanding Boomerangs, Billiard Balls, and Balance Beam Routines (1 credit) – Mr. John Klucinec
This course explores the laws of motion as described by Galileo and Newton, by reading and discussing these authors and through classroom experiments. Students will gain an understanding of physics in concrete phenomena: through the aerodynamics of the boomerang, the motion of billiard balls, fluid dynamics, air flight and the physics of gymnastics and diving.
Theology of the Body: The Deeper Meaning of Love, Sex, and Marriage (1 credit) – Dr. Ryan Messmore
When it comes to romantic relationships and marriage, today’s culture is awash in confusion. The Church calls people to see a deeper meaning to sexual desire and marriage. But what is that, and how can it be pursued in modern times?
$325.00 USD
Students will experience the joy of learning in a variety of liberal arts fields, including courses in literature, philosophy, theology, and politics. Taught primarily in Socratic-style seminar discussions, these courses allow students to read classic texts and wrestle with big questions across a range of disciplines. Students will spend 3.5-4 hours in class each day, have some assigned homework, and spend the remaining time in prayer, liturgy, and sacred music, relaxation with new friends, and a wide range of extra-curricular activities.
$125.00 USD
