Program Overview

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Introduction to the Clough School of Theology and Ministry

The Clough School of Theology and Ministry is a institution that offers various programs in theology and ministry.

About the School

The school has a strong focus on Jesuit education and offers a range of programs, including master's and doctoral degrees, as well as certificates and non-degree programs.

Programs Offered

The school offers the following programs:

• Master's Programs
  • Master of Divinity (M.Div.)
  • Master of Theological Studies (M.T.S.)
  • M.A. in Theology and Ministry
  • M.A. in Theology and Ministry (Hybrid)
  • Dual Degrees
  • Master of Theology (Th.M.)
• Doctoral Programs
  • Ph.D. in Theology and Education
• Ecclesiastical Sequence
  • Bachelor in Sacred Theology (S.T.B.)
  • Licentiate in Sacred Theology (S.T.L.)
  • Doctorate in Sacred Theology (S.T.D.)
• Certificates & Non-Degree
• Hispanic Theology and Ministry
• Catholic Educators
• Chaplaincy Preparation
• Spirituality Studies
• Courses
• Summer at CSTM
  • Post-Master's Certificate in Spiritual Formation
  • Summer Intensive: Directing the 19th Annotation
  • Summer Intensive: Encountering the Word of God
  • Courage to Preach: a Post-Master's Certificate
• Supervised Ministry
• Theology at BC

Emmaus Program

The Emmaus program is a two-day experience that invites participants to explore graduate theological studies through a particular encounter with the students, faculty, and staff of the Clough School of Theology and Ministry.

Program Features

The program features:

• Discernment workshop focused on attentiveness to how God is inviting participants to use their gifts in service to the church and world.
• Various encounters with the community of the Clough School of Theology and Ministry, including sitting in on a course; attending mass; and meeting with current students, faculty, and staff
• A community of peers who share a similar sense of calling
• Introduction to the graduate school application process

Eligibility

The program invites applications from young adults ages 19-29 exploring the alignment of Catholic theological education with their vocational goals or those who seek to minister within marginalized communities.

Application Process

The application process for Emmaus will, in a shortened way, mirror the application to graduate studies. This is to help participants gain familiarity with the process.

Cost

There is no cost to participate in Emmaus. The school will pay for participants' hotel and travel (from within the United States).

Tentative Schedule

The tentative schedule for the program includes:

• Day 1:
  • Option to attend morning class, meet with admissions, or attend campus tour
  • Arrival and Introductions
  • Lunch
  • Discernment Workshop
  • Break
  • Current Student Panel
  • Break
  • One-on-One with Current Student
  • Dinner and Alumni Panel
  • Evening prayer
• Day 2:
  • Breakfast with Faculty and Staff
  • Attend class
  • Faculty Presentation
  • Attend schoolwide mass and lunch
  • Time for individual reflection
  • Application workshop
  • One-on-One with Faculty or Staff
  • Closing session
  • Reception

What is Ministry?

The school defines ministry as service rooted in faith and marked by a sense of vocation/calling. God has endowed each of us with particular gifts and desires, which are to be channeled through a life of service to God's vision of love and justice, which is nurtured, cultivated, handed down, and practiced in the context of an ecclesial community.

Application Requirements

The application requirements for Emmaus include:

• Application Form
• Resume
• Personal Statement
• Transcripts
• Recommendations

Personal Statement

The personal statement should address the following:

• What leads you to apply to Emmaus?
• How do you understand your own sense of vocation or calling?
• Why could theological education make sense in response to this sense of vocation?

Faculty and Research

The school has a strong faculty and research focus, with a range of research projects and initiatives.

Community

The school has a strong sense of community, with a range of programs and initiatives to support students, including liturgy and worship, formation, living in Boston, career development, and student involvement.

Continuing Education

The school offers a range of continuing education programs, including events, professional development programs, and certificates.