New England is one of the most beautiful places in America, and Magdalen College is blessed to call the picturesque town of Warner, NH its home. Students have ample opportunities to explore New England’s mountains, valleys, and coasts through daytrips to local sites:
Students at Magdalen College have a wealth of cultural opportunities beyond the classroom through the “Arts of the Beautiful” Program on campus. This program, sponsored by the Office of Student Life, has included these recent events:
Approximately thirty minutes from the campus, Concord, the state capital of New Hampshire, offers students a wide variety of opportunities for leisure and cultural beauty, including events at the Capitol Center for the Arts and art-house films at the Red River Theatre. For more information, visit this site devoted to Concord’s attractions.
Approximately forty-five minutes from the campus, Manchester, the largest city in New Hampshire, features cultural centers including the Currier Museum of Art, the Palace Theater, Fisher Cats Baseball, and the SNHU Arena.
In addition to the opportunities in Concord and Manchester, there are a number of opportunities to enjoy professional classical concerts, theater, cinema, and art throughout New England. These include the Nashua Symphony and the New Hampshire Philharmonic in Salem. A wealth of cultural events takes place forty-five minutes north at the Hopkins Theater in Hanover near Dartmouth College.
Boston, one of America’s oldest and greatest cities, lies south of the college, approximately 90 minutes by car. Its historical and cultural treasures offer opportunities for exploration and leisure. Some of Boston’s most popular attractions include:
Boston Historic Sites, Boston Symphony, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston Sports, Freedom Trail, Fenway Park, North End of Boston, John F. Kennedy Presidential Museum & Library, Boston Public Garden, Boston Harbor Islands National Park, Beacon Hill, Swing City Boston, New England Aquarium, Boston Pops, Boston Commons, Museum of Science, USS Constitution Museum, Museum of Russian Icons and Faneuil Hall.
Last night, the Magdalen faculty, staff, and students celebrated a traditional Thanksgiving meal, hosted and served by the student chapter of the Knights of Columbus. We have much to be thankful for! 
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Statement from the Most Reverend Peter Libasci, Bishop of Manchester: “I am saddened to learn of the planned closure of Magdalen College, which has served as a model institution of higher learning steeped in faith for 50 years. The accomplishments of its students, faculty, and alumni will surely live on in the positive impact they have had on our Church and on society-at-large. I am remembering Magdalen College’s current students, faculty, and staff, along with its founders and alumni, in my daily prayers.” ... See MoreSee Less
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So sad. Was it the result of lacking enough enrollment?
What a loss, while the need for authentic Catholic education has never been greater.
It’s not over until it’s over. Sometimes the end is just the beginning. Hoping against hope is what the Christian life is all about.
It is sad news. I’d love to see it resuscitate. The name change is part of the snag here, it was right to revert back to Magdalen. It’s remote. Maybe benchmarking with Wyoming Catholic will/would/might inspire a new approach.
Oh no! My daughter spent two weeks at Magdalen College in summer of 2022. She's only a junior. So sad to hear it might not be an option for her. Magdalen is a unique college with a lot to offer Catholic students both spiritually and intellectually. 🙏🙏🙏
As an admirer from afar, I am very sorry to hear this.
Start a fundraiser. I’m sure enough people are willing to donate to keep it running for another year. We can’t lose this school. It’s one of the few Catholic colleges that are actually conservative.
Why?
Carrie Ann Hebert did you see this?
Send them to Thomas More College of Liberal Arts,if the closure pushes forward.
So sad
This is a real loss.
It was wonderful to experience Magdalen alumni from across the decades gathering for an on-campus seminar around a focused reading. The love of learning continues! 
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What a great time that was! Thanks again for hosting!
This is such a beautiful sight!! ❤️❤️
During our Welcome Weekend, current students joined alumni from multiple decades to play the uniquely Magdalen game of Hocker – a combination of hockey, basketball, and soccer! 
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This past weekend, Magdalen welcomed alumni, parents, and prospective students onto campus for our annual Welcome Weekend. In addition to receiving an orientation to the college, guests partook in a schedule of Socratic seminars, an alumni panel, tours, Jeopardy games, an art display, and a dance to the tunes of the East Bay Jazz Band. Happy 50th!
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On Friday, Magdalen celebrated its 50th Anniversary with a special Gala Dinner for over 160 alumni, parents, faculty, staff, and trustees. It was wonderful to have Dr. Peter Kreeft as our guest speaker and to hear our polyphony choir perform several pieces. Thanks to Jeff Karls, Jim Hickel, Mark Gillis, Chris Graveline, and Cindy Coughlin for sharing memories from their time at Magdalen! 
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Students will have the opportunity to take one of the following courses for college credit. Taught in Socratic-style seminar discussions, each course enables students to explore a particular interest and consider whether they might like to pursue that academic discipline as a potential college major. Students will spend 3.5-4 hours in class each day, have some assigned homework, and spend the remaining time in prayer, liturgy, sacred music, relaxation with new friends, and a wide range of extra-curricular activities.
Theology of the Body: The Deeper Meaning of Love, Sex, and Marriage (1 credit) – Dr. Ryan Messmore
THIS COURSE IS NOW FULL
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? Saint Pope John Paul II has provided valuable teaching in this area. Along with his “Theology of the Body,” this course will explore the nature of love, the meaning of betrothal and marriage, and sexual ethics from a Christian perspective. Class discussions will be theological and philosophical as well as practical.
Philosophy & Humanities: Friendship in Western Culture (1 credit) – Dr. Brian FitzGerald and Dr. Erik Van Versendaal
THIS COURSE IS NOW FULL
One of the most important features of human experience is friendship. Drawing on the great books of Western culture in literature, history, philosophy, and theology, from Aristotle and St. Augustine to Jane Austen and C.S. Lewis, this course will reflect on the nature of friendship across the centuries. Why do we need friends? What makes a good one? What are some obstacles to friendship? What happens as friends grow and mature in different ways?
Christ in Scripture (1 credit) – Deacon Karl Cooper
THIS COURSE IS NOW FULL
“Did not our hearts burn within us while he talked with us on the road, while he opened to us the Scriptures?” In this course we will seek to meet and understand Christ as he presents himself in all the Scriptures. We will read, discuss, enjoy, and pray through the most crucial texts, and focus our work on the living and present Christ.
$395.00 USD
Tuition includes room and board. The purchase of a book may be required for some classes. Students should bring spending money for off-campus trips.
Students will have the opportunity to take one of the following courses for college credit. Taught in Socratic-style seminar discussions, each course enables students to explore a particular interest and consider whether they might like to pursue that academic discipline as a potential college major. Students will spend 3.5-4 hours in class each day, have some assigned homework, and spend the remaining time in prayer, liturgy, sacred music, relaxation with new friends, and a wide range of extra-curricular activities.
Physics: Understanding Boomerangs, Billiard Balls, and Balance Beam Routines (1 credit) – Mr. John Klucinec
THIS COURSE IS NOW FULL
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 studying air flight, fluid dynamics, the aerodynamics of the boomerang, the motion of billiard balls, and the physics of gymnastics and diving.
Poetry and Politics in the Western Tradition (1 credit) – Dr. Mary Mumbach
THIS COURSE IS NOW FULL
This course will examine poetic form and political form in the tradition of the West. Students will explore, in particular, how the Incarnation shapes the roles of imagination, prudence, and the heroic in literature and political philosophy. Readings in poetry, fiction, and American Founding documents will be considered.
Moral Philosophy: How Do We Make the Right Decisions? (1 credit) – Rev. Fr. Stephen Rocker
THIS COURSE IS NOW FULL
Natural law morality and utilitarianism are incompatible frameworks of moral reasoning, yet elements of both are mixed in the public mind. Catholic moral teaching and the Western system of law are grounded in natural law. This course will present these two moral frameworks and apply them to moral issues.
$395.00 USD
Tuition includes room and board. The purchase of a book may be required for some classes. Students should bring spending money for off-campus trips.