Mission and Culture Fellows in Catholic Education

Do you feel called to teach in a Catholic school, but want more formation? The Mission and Culture Fellows in Catholic Education program offers a transformative, hands-on experience for those who want more than a job — they want a mission.  

As a Fellow, you’ll be immersed in the life of a thriving Catholic school.  Our Fellows spend 15 hours per week working directly alongside an experienced mentor teacher who supports their professional and spiritual growth. This isn’t just about teaching — it’s about becoming the kind of educator who forms students in truth, goodness, and beauty.  

At the same time, you’ll deepen your understanding of the Church’s vision for education through a fully funded six-course, graduate-level Certificate in Mission and Culture of Catholic Education. These courses will ground you in the Catholic Church’s 2,000-year-old intellectual and spiritual traditions and give you the tools to bring that vision to life in your classroom and school community. By the end of the year, you will have a deep understanding of the mission of Catholic education and will be ready to lead your own classroom in a Catholic school in the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis for a minimum of one year.   

The Mission and Culture Fellows in Catholic Education program is an alternative pathway into teaching that gives you a chance to live out your faith, grow in virtue, and help renew Catholic education from the inside out. 

• Commit to the 10-month Mission and Culture Fellows in Catholic Education program, followed by a commitment to teach for at least one year in a Catholic school in the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis
• Be a practicing, faith-filled college graduate (from any discipline)
• Have a love for young people, a sense of wonder, and a desire to serve in a school built upon the principles of a Catholic liberal education

Mission and Culture Fellows earn a $1,500/month stipend ($15K total)

To apply for the Mission and Culture Fellows in Catholic Education program: 

1. Start a graduate application at the University of St. Thomas. 
2. Select the following:
   1. Catholic Studies 
   2. Certificate 
   3. "Yes" for Mission and Culture Fellows in Catholic Education
   4. Full Time and In Person
   5. Summer 2027 or Fall 2027 (Depending on when you would want to start taking classes)

Note: No need to apply for the Dean’s or Murray Institute scholarships. This program is fully funded. 

Questions? Please contact our Program Manager, Sarah Landman, at slandman@stthomas.edu.

Application Deadline: March 1st