Graduate study at the Boston College Clough School of Theology and Ministry is defined by intersecting strengths—rigorous academics and real-world ministry, faith-guided formation and social justice, and tight-knit community and personalized mentorship.
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100%
of master’s students receive financial support
This comprehensive degree combines intensive study of theology with supervised ministry and spiritual formation to prepare you for lay ecclesial ministry or ordained priesthood. Join a tight-knit cohort as you prepare to lead in today’s church and world.
82
Credits
3 years
of full time study
This degree prepares you to lead in diverse ministry and social service settings around the world, combining theology, pastoral development, and spiritual formation with a supervised ministry placement.
Optional Tracks:
36 or 48
Credits
2 years
of full time study
This M.A. degree offers the same rigorous preparation in theology and ministry as our full-time M.A., in a hybrid format. Students come to BC’s campus once a year for a summer session, and complete the rest of their coursework online.
Optional Tracks:
36 or 48
Credits
Online
with summer residency
Ideal for students who want to go onto doctoral studies or teaching in religion and theology, this flexible program offers you the opportunity to deepen your grasp of multiple subdisciplines within theology.
48
Credits
2 years
of full-time study
STM offers four dual degree programs, enabling you to tailor your degree toward your chosen vocation.
100%
of master’s students receive financial aid
97%
job placement rate within six months of graduation
71
Theology faculty members at Boston College
300,000 Volumes
Our library is the largest collection of Catholic literature in the U.S.
“ I am a modern day global nomad. I have not stayed in a house longer than 2 years in the last 13 years. I am always on the move. I moved out of home and out of Malaysia at the age of 19 to study Architecture in Melbourne, Australia. I vividly recall looking out of the plane, over the night light of Kuala Lumpur on a clear Valentine’s Day night, dreaming of a future brighter than the stars just slightly above me. ”
At CSTM, a rich variety of voices converge to form one dynamic community grounded in the Jesuit, Catholic values of intensive intellectual dialogue and reverence for all backgrounds and viewpoints.
