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.

July 20, 2022 -- Boston College's Dean of the School of Theology and Ministry, Fr. Michael "Mick" McCarthy, SJ. Photographed in Simboli Hall.
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.
Michael C. McCarthy, S.J., Dean, Boston College Clough School of Theology and Ministry

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Hispanic & Latinx Programs

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

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"A Posture of Openness: a Reflection on the Synodal Pilgrimage"

Morgan Hodges shares her experience with synodal listening while on pilgrimage with a CSTM delegation in October 2024. Hodges shared this reflection at a community meeting with CSTM.

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Growing Closer to God (and Each Other) through Sports

Student leaders for Sports and Spirituality, Javier Bailen Llongo, S.J. and Victor Yanez, S.J., share about the group and the ways they are able to grow in community together, outside the classroom.

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Journey to CSTM: Religious life

Sr. Tuyet Hong, MCV shares how she fell in love with CSTM while in her home country, and how that love continues while she is here.

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Celebrating Advent Amidst the Busyness of Finals

Crista Mahoney and Grace Gibbons reflect on their own ways of observing Advent, as well as give some ideas for students during this busy time.

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Finding Community 4,000 Miles from Boston

Two M.T.S. students reflect on their time studying Theological German in Linz, Austria in the summer of 2024.

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Journey to CSTM: L'Arche

M.Div. student Grace Gasper writes about her time at L'Arche Chicago and how her experiences there have followed her to Boston.

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Humans of CSTM

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Explore CSTM's hilltop home, Simboli Hall, virtually or in person.

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