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Boston College offers exceptional resources for Catholic and ecumenical study of all fields of theology. The Theology Department provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary for reasoned reflection on their own values, faith and tradition, as well as on the religious forces that shape our world. Boston College offers exceptional resources for Catholic and ecumenical study in all areas of theology.

As part of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, Boston College’s Theology department offers:

  • a joint M.A. with the Philosophy department
  • Ph.D. in five areas of specialization
    • Biblical Studies
    • Comparative Theology
    • History of Christianity
    • Systematic Theology 
    • Theological Ethics

 

Application Deadline

January 2


At a Glance

Highly Ranked

The Theology Department was ranked #10 in the 2023 QS World University Rankings.

200+ courses

Cross-registration in courses available through Boston Theological Interreligious Consortium (BTIC)

Vibrant City of Boston

Located minutes from Boston, one of the richest environments in the world for the study of theology

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