School of Theology and Ministry

The Boston College School of Theology and Ministry (STM) is an international theological center that serves the Church’s mission in the world as part of a Catholic and Jesuit university. The school prepares its students for ministries that are as diverse as the composition of the student body—Jesuits and other candidates approved for ordination studies, women and men for lay ecclesial ministries and for service rooted in faith. The STM is committed to the Catholic theological tradition, rigorous academic inquiry, interdisciplinary study, ecumenical and interreligious dialogue, and the engagement of faith and culture. The STM offers graduate degrees, including civil and ecclesiastical degrees, and certificate programs in theology and ministry that integrate intellectual, spiritual, pastoral, and personal formation. The STM reaches out to larger theological and pastoral communities through the publication of New Testament Abstracts and through a variety of continuing education programs (online and on campus) that provide access to world-class theological and pastoral scholarship. For more information, visit the STM website at bc.edu/stm.

Admissions and Financial Aid

Applying to the School of Theology and Ministry is straightforward; however, each program has specific requirements. Be sure to review carefully the requirements for your program of study. Access to the online application can be found through the STM website at bc.edu/stmapply.

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Graduate Degree Programs

The School of Theology and Ministry offers graduate students a number of degree-granting programs. Our degree programs prepare students for ministries that are as diverse as the composition of the student body—Jesuits and other candidates approved for ordination studies, women and men for lay ecclesial ministries and for service rooted in faith, and scholars preparing for a career in academia.

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Academic Policies and Procedures

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Language Courses for Master's Students

With their advisor's approval, STM will cover up to 6-credits of language coursework (at the rate of the student's STM scholarship) for M.T.S., M.Div., and M.A. students if taken at Boston College. This would be in addition to the degree requirements (i.e. an M.T.S. student's financial aid would apply to the 48 credits of the M.T.S. degree in addition to 6 credits of language coursework). Students who wish to complete language coursework within their degree credits are still welcome to do so. After receiving their advisor's approval, a student should email the associate dean for graduate enrollment management and copy their advisor.