Studium/Visiting Scholar Program, Saint Benedict’s Monastery, 104 Chapel Lane, St. Joseph, MN 56374. Tel: (320) 363-7172. Open to creative writers and scholars whose “projects and personal style are in keeping with Benedictine cultural and social commitments (the boundaries are wide!)awareness of God, community, prayer and work, listening, hospitality, stewardship and peace.” Residents provided with apartment and office, access to campus events and gym. Noon and evening meals are in the monastery dining hall. Fees charged; some scholarships available for those staying a month or longer. (literary arts)