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Application Requirements

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Deadline:ÌýApplications will be accepted until the program capacity is reached.Ìý

Application Form

The application to CSTM must be completed online.Ìý

Application Fee & Financial Aid

A non-refundable fee of $35 is required for every degree and non-degree application submitted.

Payment Options

• Pay by credit or debit card via the web; You can pay the application fee at the same time your submit your application form.

Please note: The application fee cannot be refunded for any reason. If you qualify for a fee waiver, you should not pay the fee when you submit the application form. Fee waivers are granted to the following applicants: Jesuits, veterans, applicants currently completing a year of service or who are Pell Grant-eligible, and current CSTM students. We do not waive the application fee for other reasons.

Financial Aid

CSTM is committed to providing financial support to applicants. On your application form, please be sure to fill out the Financial Information section, and also include the amount of support your employer is able to provide.

Personal Statement

Applicants should submit a one-page essay addressing the following questions:

• Please tell us about your spiritual direction training?
• When and in what format did you complete the Spiritual Exercises?
• Why do you believe you are being invited to this training experience at this time?

Transcripts

We require transcripts from all colleges, universities, seminaries, or theological schools that you have attended. Each transcript should contain a list of all coursework taken, grades/marks received, and, if applicable, degree granted and date of degree confirmation. If your college or university will send official transcripts electronically, they can be emailed to stmadm@bc.edu. Otherwise, transcripts must be mailed and be contained in a sealed, signed envelope.ÌýIf your transcript is not in English, a translation must be provided. Please alert us if your transcript will be arriving with a different name than the one you are using on your application (e.g. your maiden name).

For this program, only unofficial transcripts are required.

Mailing Addresses

For applicants using the U.S. Postal Service:

Boston College Clough School of Theology and Ministry
Simboli Hall
140 Commonwealth Avenue
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

For applicants using FedEx or UPS:

Boston College Clough School of Theology and Ministry
Simboli Hall
9 Lake Street
Brighton, MA 02135-3841

Resume

The resume must be uploaded as part of the application.Ìý It is helpful if you highlight relevant ministry, service, and leadership positions you have held.

Religious & International Applicants

Religious Applicants

Applicants who are Catholic diocesan priests or deacons, or members of religious orders must submit a letter of approval and financial support from their bishop, major superior, or Provincial. Please select "Bishop/Major Superior" as the recommender type on the application form.

International Applicants

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