Resources for Current Students

Resources for Current Students

Academic Calendar (CSTM)

View academic calendar listings specific to CSTM.

Academic Calendar (51茶馆)

View Boston College's current academic calendar.

51茶馆 Calendar

Academic Policies

A full listing of CSTM's academic policies and requirements.

Policies

Conference Funding

Assistance is available to CSTM students who attend conferences.

Find Funding

Course Information

Peruse a list of CSTM's current and upcoming semester's courses.

Course List

Job Opportunities

CSTM is committed to helping students discern and prepare for ministry and other career paths post-graduation.

Program & Degree Resources

Access relevant documents relating to your program or degree.

Staff Directory (CSTM)

Need help with something? Find the appropriate staff member to contact.

Directory

Student Handbook

Online access to the 2024鈥�2025 CSTM Student Handbook.

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Student Resources

Academic Integrity

Academic integrity is taken quite seriously at Boston College and by the dean and faculty of the School of Theology and Ministry, in particular.听 CSTM abides by the University policy on academic integrity to be found in听.听 The roles and responsibilities of students, faculty, and deans with regard to promoting academic integrity can also be found in听the University Graduate Catalog.听 CSTM students are strongly encouraged to become familiar with these policies and procedures, as they are held responsible for this knowledge.听 Students with questions regarding what constitutes a violation of Boston College鈥檚 Academic Integrity Policy, especially with regard to specific courses and assignments, are invited and encouraged to ask these questions of their professors and the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs.

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Not sure which is right for you? Have other questions about writing?
Contact Jen Bader, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, at 617-552-4478 or baderje@bc.edu.

TMST7081: Writing and Research for Theology and Ministry

Usually offered every semester during the academic year, this course uses students鈥� writing assignments from other courses to teach the student how best to approach the various kinds of writing assignments most commonly given by CSTM faculty: theological reflection papers, research papers, weekly readings-based papers, etc. It also can help students prepare for larger projects such as theses and synthesis projects. This course is useful both for ESL students as well as students wanting to master writing skills in theology on a graduate level.

Connors Family Learning Center

Offers writing tutoring in person and online. Also offers some ESL services with regard to writing and speaking.听

Center Website


Writing Companions Corner

Located in the Theology and Ministry Library (TML), the Writing Companions Corner offers individual writing tutoring to CSTM students of all levels who are in coursework.听


M.A.T.M. Thesis

from the Department of Religious Education and Pastoral Ministry faculty members overviewing the M.A. in Theology and Ministry thesis process.

Graduate Course Withdrawal Form

Graduate Change of Status Form

Graduate Drop/Add Form

Graduate Late Registration Form

Graduate Pass/Fail Approval Form听(PDF)

Graduate Withdrawal/Leave of Absence Form

CSTM Graduation Information

University Commencement Info

An education at the Boston College School of Theology and Ministry provides knowledge, formation, and听skills that are听assets in many fields. In addition to traditional ministries, many students work in medicine, business, and education. Placement services guide students in seeking a vocational path that is appropriate to their particular interests and talents.

Graduates of听the CSTM serve in a variety of ministries. The associate dean of student affairs provides personalized placement assistance, publishes an annual Resume Book听of CSTM graduates sent to over one hundred employers nationwide, and works with the Boston College Career Center to tailor workshops to the needs of CSTM students.听 Employment notices are posted regularly on the CSTM Web site so that prospective graduates have access to the most up-to-date job opportunities from employers seeking STM graduates. Faculty mentors begin working with students who plan to continue for doctoral studies as early as the student鈥檚 first semester.听 CSTM students gain admission to many of the world鈥檚 most selective doctoral programs. This testifies to the quality of a CSTM education, the caliber of the student body, and the school鈥檚 thorough placement process.

Graduate International Student Association (GISA)

GISA is a student organization run by graduate international students at Boston College. The mission is to provide educational, social and cultural opportunities听to the graduate international student community at Boston College. In addition, the GISA seeks to promote and enhance positive interactions among American and International graduate students.

The mission of the Office of International Students and Scholars is to work with the larger 51茶馆 community to help ensure the academic and personal success of international students and scholars, and their families, at Boston College. The OISS provides information, support, and services so that international students and scholars can achieve their goals both in and outside of the classroom. The OISS aims to increase awareness of international student and scholar needs, promote intercultural competency across campus, and advocate for greater support for the international community of Boston College.

Graduate University Catalog

Request Transcript

Health Services

Graduate Student Health Care

Immunization Requirements

Additional Resources

Office of Graduate Student Life

Bias-Related Incidents Reporting

As a graduate and professional school of Boston College, the School of Theology and Ministry听rejects and condemns听all forms of harassment, wrongful discrimination, and disrespect that occurs on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, disability, age, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, military status, or another legally protected status. In order to foster an open and respectful educational environment, the CSTM is committed to responding to any incident that impedes a student鈥檚 ability to learn, coexist peacefully, express ideas, or impedes any other right listed in the听Code of Student Conduct.听This includes bias-related incidents that may occur between faculty or staff and students or between students themselves.

Students at the CSTM are encouraged to report bias-related incidents involving faculty to Dr. Jennifer Bader, Associate Dean, Academic Affairs and incidents related to students to Jacqueline Regan, Associate Dean, Student Affairs and Career Services.听Boston College students may report any suspected violations of the University's "bias-motivated conduct" policy that involves other students directly by calling听617-552-3470,听by emailing听studentconduct@bc.edu听or by filling a听. If the alleged "bias-motivated conduct" involves a faculty or staff member, please go to the听Office of Institutional Diversity's听website to learn more about the Bias-Related Incident Protocol and to fill out the听

Students may also report bias-related incidents directly听through any of the other听support resources听at Boston College, such as听University Counseling Services听or the听Office of Dean of Students. Students should also be aware that each member of the faculty and staff may have reporting obligations under our sexual misconduct policy.

For more information concerning the University鈥檚 policies surrounding harassment and incidents of bias, refer to the Boston College听Notice of Non-Discrimination听or visit the听Policies and Compliance听section of the听Office of Institutional Diversity听website.

What is Wellness Coaching?

Wellness Coaches will meet with you in- person or virtually to facilitate a one-on-one conversation on personal wellness. The initial wellness coaching session is 45 minutes and follow-up sessions are encouraged and can be scheduled as needed.

How does it work?

Wellness Coaches take a holistic approach to personal wellness and work with you through a collaborative and non-judgmental partnership to:

  • Explore how dimensions of well-being connect to your strengths, values, and motivations
  • Help students to set and achieve wellness goals and learn coping skills to thrive personally and academically
  • And help to connect you to campus resources

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How do I sign up?

Please email听Marcia Ryan听to set up an appointment.听


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