MACC mentioned in The Central Minnesota Catholic Magazine

Dive into a transformative experience that goes beyond the classroom. MACC partners with St. John’s School of Theology in their first innovative Rural Immersion experience, which immerses students in rural life—connecting them with agriculture, government, healthcare, and business. Anchored in prayer and theological reflection, this unique course explores Catholic social teaching, grief, aesthetics of the land, and more.

This program was made possible by the Sustained Encuentro grant program, part of the Pathways to Tomorrow initiative of the Lilly Endowment.

• Read how our students found new perspectives through deep listening at the link below:

• Click the links below to listen to a 3 part podcast series about the Rural Immersion Program:

• Part 1 Description: Ben Durheim, assistant professor of theology, and Daniella Zupan-Jerome, assistant professor of pastoral theology and director of the Sustained Encuentro program, both from Saint John’s School of Theology and Seminary, discuss the origins of the Rural Immersion Program, the school’s partnership with the Mexican American Catholic College, the process of inviting speakers to the program and why curriculum of this type is vital for ministry today.

• Part 2 Description: Christine Luna-Munger, director of the Episcopal House of Prayer and new farmer, and Deacon Leo Wehseler, who both presented to the students, discuss life in small towns and on the farm, what it means to know your neighbor and how life in rural community yields more than sellable goods.

• Part 3 Description: Program participants Camille Piper from San Antonio, Texas, and Luke Waltman from Little Falls, share what they learned from the Rural Immersion Program and how this will impact their ministry going forward.

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