Below are listed the non-degree programs. Detailed descriptions of programs follow this summary.
Academic Certificate Programs
Post-Master’s Certificate in the Practice of Spirituality
- The Post-Master’s Certificate prepares ministers with a prior master’s degree in theology or a related field to be spiritual mentors for persons and Christian faith communities.
- Pastoral Ministry Certificate is an 18 credit program for individuals who wish to study a specialized area of ministry, but not enroll in a full master’s program.
- The Hispanic Ministry Certificate is a program designed to prepare students, ministers, and educators who are already working or are interested in doing so in the context of Hispanic communities anywhere in the U.S.
Supervised Practicum in Spiritual Direction
- A joint offering of the STM and the Center for Religious Development, the Supervised Practicum in Spiritual Direction is designed for those interested in thorough introduction to the practice of spiritual direction within the Catholic tradition.
Online Learning through C21 Online
- C21 Online offers online courses to support the ongoing formation of Catholic adults and parish volunteers, as well as the professional development of Catholic school teachers and professional lay ministers.
Continuing Education Programs
- The Summer Institute brings together leading U.S. and international theologians to provide a rich array of learning opportunities in conversation with liturgies, seminars, and off-campus activities.
- The Sabbatical Program is available during the fall semester and also as a 2-, 4-, or 6-week program during the STM Summer Institute. It is intended for experienced clergy, religious, and lay ecclesial ministers who have been engaged full-time in Church-related ministry.
- Boston College STM offers a special audit rate for those currently engaged in full-time ministry (ministers, lay ecclesial ministers, priests, rabbis, and others) who live in the vicinity and who hold a theological degree.
Conferences, Lectures, Workshops, Seminar Series
- STM welcomes all as part of our commitment to making contemporary theological discussion accessible to the community. Many events are free of charge and others have a small fee.
Other Academic Opportunities
- As a special student at STM you may earn academic credit without enrolling in a degree program. Regular tuition applies and up to 15 credit hours may be taken. Should you later enroll in a degree program, the credits you earn will count toward your degree. Special Students may cross-register at other BTI schools, as long as they take one course at STM. If you are investigating theological study, completing prerequisites before applying for a degree, or want to explore a particular subject without the structure of a degree program, Special Student status may be right for you.