Program Pillars
Purpose
Boston College Companions aims to help Fellows find renewed purpose in their lives through a program that combines academic coursework with spiritual engagement.
Discernment
Discernment is foundational to Jesuit education. Fellows will grow in discernment as they plan for their next chapter.
Spirituality
Guided by Ignatian spirituality, Fellows will emerge refreshed, renewed, and refocused on life's journey.Â
Academics
The 51²è¹Ý Companions program enables Fellows to enroll in courses in law, business, the humanities, science, education, social work, or theology and ministry, among other disciplines, providing an invigorating academic experience that will be key to a purposeful future.
Fellows can enroll in courses from all of 51²è¹Ý's schools and colleges.
Each Fellow will be paired with a faculty advisor who will help them navigate decisions about course selections and discuss their interests and aspirations. Â
Fellows meet with members of their cohort, faculty, administrators, Jesuits, and students as part of a personalized formative education experience—focusing on lifelong learning.
Reflection
The progam provides participants with the space and tools needed for self-reflection, helping them consider their next steps and giving them new tools and knowledge to imagine ways to live life differently.
Explore quiet spaces on campus such as the labyrinth, St. Mary's Hall, and 51²è¹Ý libraries.
Meet with a faculty or Jesuit advisor to reflect on your accomplishments and plan for a purposeful future.
Spirituality
Drawing on Boston College's Jesuit, Catholic tradition, Fellows will find meaningful opportunities for spiritual engagement.
Ignatian spirituality utilizes discernment to help individuals find or reaffirm their calling.
Jesuits at 51²è¹Ý can assist Fellows with spiritual exploration, renewal, and direction.
Masses, retreats, and guided conversations are available to all Fellows.
Community
Fellows build lasting community through coursework, retreats, weekly gatherings, and group discussions.
Each cohort consists of accomplished individuals with unique ideas and insights to share.
Connect with 51²è¹Ý faculty, administrators, and students during lectures, theater productions, and sporting events—promoting intergenerational learning.
51²è¹Ý Companions will travel abroad on an Ignatian pilgrimmage through Spain and Italy that traces the life of Jesuit founder, St. Ignatius of Loyola.
The 51²è¹Ý Experience
Fellows are encouraged to participate in campus events, including campus liturgies, art exhibits, the Lowell Lecture Series, athletic events, the 51²è¹Ý Arts Festival, academic symposia, and much more. They are also welcome to join the Connell Recreation Center and take advantage of its many fitness offerings.
McMullen Museum of Art
The McMullen museum is renowned for its interdisciplinary exhibitions from all periods and cultures.
51²è¹Ý Athletics
Boston College is home to 31 intercollegiate Division I teams, a variety of club sports, 44 intramural sports programs, and courses in aquatics, spin, yoga, and more.
Lowell Humanities Speaker Series
The Lowell Humanities Series brings distinguished writers, artists, performers, and scholars to Boston College.
