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- Intensive on the 19th Annotation of the Spiritual Exercises for Spiritual Directors
- Post-Master’s Certificate in Spiritual Formation
- Courage to Preach: A Post-Master’s Certificate
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Ongoing growth and formation for ministers.
At the Boston College’s School of Theology and Ministry, we offer ministerial development opportunities for practicing ministers. Join us for one of our post-master’s certificates or weeklong intensive for spiritual directors to supplement your ministerial work and education.
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Program Offerings
Online, week-long summer intensive for spiritual directors seeking a deeper understanding of the dynamics of the Spiritual Exercises in order to better accompany others through the 19th Annotation format.
July 13 – July 17, 2026
9:00am – 1:00pm ET
Online, Synchronous (Zoom)
Strengthen your ability to transform the spiritual lives of individuals and Christian faith communities. Three themes—prayer and discernment, the art of spiritual direction, and working within faith communities—highlight the program. Three summer residencies.
July 13 – 24, 2026
Trains participants to read and interpret Scripture and use it as a foundational collection to preach on contemporary issues, such as racial, economic, and environmental justice. Two summer residencies.
July 13 – 24, 2026
STM Facts & Figures
100%
of master's students receive financical aid
97%
job placement within six months of graduation
#10
in Theology, Divinity, and Religious Studies
QS World Rankings
300,000 Volumes
Our library is the largest collection of Catholic literature in the U.S.
Intensive on the 19th Annotation
“ The course rooted me in the dynamics of the Exercises. It's made me a better leader of a 19th Annotation program and spiritual director for a small group. I came away with more knowledge, a community of peers, and a deeper love for Jesus and for the Spiritual Exercises. And I enjoyed it! ”
Post-Master’s Certificate
“ The past three years in the Post-Master's Certificate program has not only given me the practical skills and experience to make spiritual direction part of my everyday ministry, but it has reinforced the importance of my own continued prayer, discernment, and learning as a professional minister. Each summer has been an oasis, a chance to gather with colleagues and engage in what feels like a two-week retreat. ”
Courage to Preach program
“ It is like a summer camp for preachers! Led by some of the best theologians and scripture scholars in the country, they share their particular lens through which they interpret the Gospel. It's practical, substantive and preparatory for preachers hoping to share a relevant word in a compelling way. ”
Join Our Supportive Summer Study Community
Every year, more than 200 lay and ordained students from all over the world come together to form our lively summer study community. This continues our 50-year tradition of providing high-quality summer education.
Contact
Associate Dean, Graduate Enrollment Management
617-552-6506