Oblats SéculiersBénédictins

Schola Monastica

Schola Monastica Online

Online university for theological formation

Open to all, even if you are not an oblate

Welcome to the Schola Monastica, our online university dedicated to theological formation. Whether you are an oblate or simply on a spiritual quest, our courses are open to all who wish to journey in the search for God that Saint Benedict proposes.

Our Formation Team

Dedicated instructors to accompany you on your spiritual journey

Frère Benoît-Joseph

Oblat Séculier Bénédictin

Français, English

Discernement ignatien, Formation oblats

Father Patrick

Prêtre diocésain

English, Italiano

Père Jean

Prêtre diocésain

Français

Frère Noé

Diacre permanent Mariste

Español, Português

Content Types

Before you begin...

Free catechism course

You wish to journey toward God to discover Him in all things and your catechism is distant... we offer you free catechism courses. Sign up... God awaits you in His Son Jesus.

Oblate Formation

Official formation path

Complete formation path to become an oblate: discovery, postulancy, novitiate and oblation.

Ignatian Formation

3 complete courses

Spiritual journey in 8 stages based on the Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius: foundations, prayer and contemplative union.

Theology

0 fundamental courses

Complete Catholic theology curriculum: Church history, Christology, ecclesiology, moral and mystical theology.

Online Video Courses

Complementary training

Video courses complementing theology and oblate formation. Access reserved for purchased courses.

Restricted access

Themed Courses

Thematic formations

Thematic courses on the Rule of Saint Benedict, Lectio Divina, the Liturgy of the Hours and more.

Documents and Books

Spiritual library

Reference documents, spiritual books and foundational texts of the Benedictine tradition.

Recommended Readings

Official Church Documents

Magisterium documents to deepen your faith: catechism, encyclicals, apostolic exhortations, and conciliar constitutions.

Virtual Library

Online Books

Browse our collection of spiritual books organized by theme, with an immersive reader.

Restricted access

Ancient Languages

Latin, Greek, Hebrew

Ancient language courses to deepen your understanding of sacred texts and monastic tradition: ecclesiastical Latin, biblical Greek, and Hebrew.

Art and Prayer

Illumination, Calligraphy

Discover the sacred arts of the monastic tradition: medieval illumination, liturgical calligraphy, and Christian iconography.

Radio Shows

Podcasts and Teachings

Find all aired broadcasts and upcoming ones on our monastic radio: teachings, meditations, and spiritual reflections.

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Log in to access formations reserved for members.

Brother Benedict-Joseph

Spiritual assistant

Responses are AI-generated and do not replace personal spiritual guidance.