Mount Angel Seminary comprises a Graduate School of Theology and a College of Liberal Arts in the Benedictine tradition whose primary purpose is the education and formation of men for the Roman Catholic priesthood. The School of Theology also admits qualified lay men and women who are interested in pursuing a theological education. The seminary is committed to academic excellence, to holistic formation, and to providing a solid foundation for growth in the spiritual life.

For over one hundred years Mount Angel Seminary has served the needs of dioceses and religious communities throughout the United States, Canada, and the nations of the Pacific.

Mount Angel Seminary is a fully accredited academic institution, and its policies and mission are written in conformity with The Program of Priestly Formation of the National Conference of Catholic Bishops.