At Magdalen College, a culture of service permeates daily life. We serve one another, our local community, as well as the wider world. Our service flows from the teaching of the Church on solidarity, subsidiarity and the dignity of the human person.
At Magdalen College, all students participate in the campus service program. This program rests on the principles of solidarity and the fundamental goodness of human work that are key components of Catholic social teaching (CCC 2428). Campus service cultivates the natural gifts of students to maintain the campus facilities, lead the music of the liturgy, care for the chapel, grow food in the greenhouse, and serve one another in the kitchen.
The campus service program also contributes to the sense that the campus is our common home while teaching leadership through service. This model of “servant leadership” was embodied by Christ himself when he washed the feet of his disciples. In addition to giving students a sense of “ownership” of the campus, new friendships are often formed unexpectedly as students serve together in practical solidarity. And this service inspires gratitude, expanding our vision of the ways those around us serve us each day and calling us to respond with generosity.
Pro-life service opportunities abound at Magdalen College. Through organizations such as Spes Vitae (the Magdalen College pro-life club), Dignitas Scholars, the college’s World Youth Alliance chapter, 40 Days for Life in NH, the NH March for Life, and the National March for Life, many students contribute to building up the culture of life in a variety of ways. About 85% of the student body choose to participate in the National March for Life in Washington D.C. each year.
Fridays are for Lectio Divina! Mrs. Cramer leads this ancient practice of Scripture reading and prayer in her home, inviting students to enjoy hospitality and grow in communion with God. 
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Students attending our Scholarship Weekend participated in seminar discussions of Shakespeare’s “Henry V” … then performed skits applying lessons from the play to modern-day scenarios. The results were creative, inspiring, and hilarious! 
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On Friday Magdalen welcomed selected applicants to our Scholarship Weekend. What an amazing group of students! We can’t wait to welcome those who enroll into the Class of 2027.
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We wish you a blessed Solemnity of St. Joseph!
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St. Patrick’s day is our campus’s birthday! As this archival newspaper clip shows, 32 years ago today, Magdalen‘s 135-acre mountain home in Warner, NH welcomed students for the first time. 
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I see several people I knew. Senior class was c/o of 1991, I believe.
Tonight President Messmore will lead an online seminar on Rublev’s icon of the Trinity. As part of the Classic Learning Test’s “Journey Through the Author Bank” series, the event will begin at 7pm ET, with time for Q&A afterward. Register now at lnkd.in/gYG7yEJ4
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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.
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 studying air flight, fluid dynamics, the aerodynamics of the boomerang, the motion of billiard balls, and the physics of gymnastics and diving.
Moral Philosophy: How Do We Make the Right Decisions? (1 credit) – Rev. Fr. Stephen Rocker
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.
Poetry and Politics in the Western Tradition (1 credit) – Dr. Mary Mumbach
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.
$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.
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? 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
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
“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 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