Stephen D. Minnis | How to Transform Culture in America

Stephen D. Minnis became president of Benedictine College in 2004, and since then the college has seen unprecedented growth. Listen in as President Minnis discusses his leadership philosophy, the history and traditions of Benedictine College, and his firm belief that a community of faith and scholarship can develop students into Catholic leaders that transform culture in America and the world beyond.

Timestamps

• 00:00 Introducing Stephen D. Minnis, President of Benedictine College
• 01:12 Highlights at Benedicine College
• 02:16 Benedicine College has endured through centuries of challenges
• 02:58 The college’s growth in the last 15 years
• 03:43 What is the secret to the success of a Catholic college?
• 04:16 The college was consecrated to the Blessed Virgin Mary
• 06:51 The President prays for every student accepted into the college
• 07:49 Students and staff have Mary’s blessing
• 09:17 Ex Corde Ecclesiae and Benedictine College’s Catholic identity
• 11:23 Theology professors pledge to teach orthodox theology
• 12:52 The college’s mission informs all of its activities
• 13:29 The four pillars of Benedictine College’s mission
• 14:14 The strategic plan to transform culture in America
• 15:38 Community, Faith, and Scholarship
• 16:52 The Benedictines saved Western civilazation
• 18:04 Students of the college are filled with joy and hope
• 18:37 President Minnis’s path to Benedictine College
• 20:55 How Benedicitine College has changed President Minnis’s life
• 22:53 President Minnis’s favorite leaders in history
• 24:25 The President’s leadership class
• 25:31 Everyone can serve the church with their unique gifts
• 26:21 Harrison Butker’s advice to the students
• 28:04 Today’s students will become leaders sooner than any generation prior
• 29:03 The three traits of every great leader
• 31:41 Celebration and preservation of American heritage
• 32:31 Walkthrough of Benedictine College’s new library
• 34:01 The impact of the Catholic intellectual tradition on America’s founding
• 35:29 Athletics at Benedictine College
• 38:40 STEM programs at Benedictine College
• 41:30 Advice for incoming college freshmen
• 44:12 Become a part of something greater than yourself
• 45:50 “Memorare” prayer to the Virgin Mary
• 46:18 Conclusion

The Benedictine Dialogues is a production of The Center for Catholic Media at Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas. Benedictine College is transforming culture in America by educating men and women within a community of faith and scholarship.