**Summer Students**
Students interested in taking courses as a non-degree student during the summer need only to register when registration begins in April 2013. Link for when registration opens:
http://www.bc.edu/content/bc/schools/stm/summer/scourses.html

Academic Certificates and Post-Master's Certificate in Spiritual Formation Applicants:

• Online Non-Degree Application Form.
• Official transcripts sent to the Boston College Processing Center from all colleges, universities, seminaries, or theological schools.
• One Recommendation – Recommender should be familiar with the applicant's academic competency.
• Personal statement– Submit a personal statement of approximately 1,000 words (approximately three to four typewritten, double-spaced pages) addressing the following themes:
  • The professional and personal development that motivates you to apply for this particular program at this time.  Include a sketch of your experience in ministry and/or religious education, any other relevant professional and volunteer experience, as well as your educational background and interests.
  • Your future ministerial hopes and expectations, and how you see this program helping you to achieve those goals.
  • Have you had an experience of spiritual direction?  How would you describe the value of that experience?
  • How do you understand spirituality?
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae.
• $75 application fee.
• STM Financial Aid Form

Supervised Practicum in Spiritual Direction:

• Online Non-Degree Application Form as a Special Student.
• Copy of your Undergraduate Transcript.
• Personal statement- Submit a personal statement of approximately 250-500 words. This essay should highlight your interest in doing a practicum in spiritual direction.
• $75 application fee.
• Interview with Jesuit Collaborative. Applicants should contact (617) 607-2800.

Special Students, Auditors, and Ministers-in-Vicinity:

• Online Non-Degree Application Form.
• Copy of your Undergraduate Transcript.
• Personal statement- Submit a personal statement of approximately 250-500 words. This essay should highlight your interest in taking a class at the STM.
• $75 application fee.

Summer:

• Students interested in taking courses during the summer need only to register when registration begins. Typically, registration is in early April. Please check www.bc.edu/stmsummer at that time.

*All application materials should be mailed to:
Boston College School of Theology and Ministry
Processing Center
P.O. Box 270
Randolph, MA 02368-0270