Joking around
A workshop by comedy club owner Bel Thurston CSTM ’25 explores the power of levity to connect and heal
Clough School of Theology and Ministry
As a global center for theological study rooted in the Jesuit, Catholic tradition, the Gloria L. and Charles I. Clough School of Theology and Ministry (CSTM) prepares ministers, scholars, and leaders to serve the needs of the Church and the world.
Quick Facts
#11
worldwide ranking in theology, divinity, & religious studies
100%
of master's students receive financial support
97%
of 2023 graduates found a placement within six months of graduation
71
BC theology faculty members—the largest theology faculty in the U.S.
Belonging at CSTM
At CSTM, a rich variety of voices converge to form one dynamic, tight-knit community grounded in the values of intellectual dialogue and reverence for all backgrounds and viewpoints.
What Is Jesuit Education?
A Jesuit education prepares you to walk in St. Ignatius's footsteps by living in service to others, advocating for the underserved, and engaging with the world's most pressing issues through scholarship.
Our Approach: Formative Theological Education
Reflect, discern, and grow—in the classroom and beyond.
At CSTM, our approach integrates life's intellectual, spiritual, and social dimensions. Learn more about how formative theological education can help you grow and embrace your vocation.
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“We take seriously our responsibility to walk with our students and offer them an experience of spiritual, intellectual, pastoral, and human formation. Growth in these areas will not only help them lead more fulfilling lives, but also engage in the most critical issues of our times—like climate change, racial justice, and economic justice in a global context.”
Events
Programs in Hispanic Ministry
Learn to serve and lead in an increasingly Hispanic church.
Academic Programs
- M.A. in Theology and Ministry (concentration in Hispanic Ministry)
- Certificate in Hispanic Ministry
- Certificate in Theology and Ministry
Haciendo Caminos
In partnership with Notre Dame, this $7.9 million grant from the Lilly Endowment will reduce barriers and increase support for graduate theological education for young adult Catholics with a particular commitment to serving Hispanic communities.
Nuevo Momento
Nuevo Momento: Leadership and Capacity Building for Ministerial Organizations Serving Hispanic Catholics is a five-year initiative supported by the Lilly Endowment. The project aims at strengthening the capacity of 15 ministerial organizations dedicated to serving Hispanic Catholics throughout the U.S.
Encounter
A community blog from the Boston College Clough School of Theology and Ministry
