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- Summer Intensive: Directing the 19th Annotation of the Spiritual Exercises
- Summer Intensive: Encountering the Word of God
- Post-Master’s Certificate in Spiritual Formation
- Hybrid M.A. in Theology and Ministry
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Ongoing growth and formation for ministers.
At the Boston College’s Clough 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)
A week-long experience of Scripture to enhance ministers' capacity to pray with, interpret, teach, and preach the Word of God in response to the most pressing issues of our time. It offers opportunities to practice activities such as leading Lectio divina, facilitating Bible study, offering reflections at retreats, and preaching to diverse communities.
July 13 – 17, 2026
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
This hybrid program allows ministers working full-time the flexibility to pursue a master's degree. The program is completed through a combination of summer residencies and online courses during the academic year.
Summer 2026: Rolling Admissions until June 1, 2026 (final deadline)
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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. ”
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.
