STH | Continuing Education

Continuing Education

Boston University School of Theology offers many opportunities for continuing your theological education in conversation with diverse students and world-class professors. Many are free, open to the public, and require no previous registration or experience. The table below contains more information about current offerings. Also please consult our favorite links page.

To design your own program or to find out about further possibilities for continuing your theological education, please contact the office of Professional Education, 617-353-3037 or e-mail at sthope@bu.edu.

Please also consult the Boston Theological Institute for events in other area seminaries that are open to Boston University School of Theology students.

Offering (Click title for details.)	Who Can Attend?	When & Where?	Content
The Pastor Scholar Program	Open by application to clergy and other church professionals with a masters degree or its equivalent. Fee applies.	Boston University School of Theology Spring, 2008 Applications currently being accepted	Take regular School of Theology courses at a reduced rate for Continuing Education Credits (CEUs).
Online Certificate of Asian Religions and Healing	Open by application to all qualified candidates. Contact the the Admissions Office for details and application.	Four courses running in sequence from September through May.	Enhance your understanding of healing traditions in asian religions through this four course series: healing in asian religions; meditation; body cultivation; and death and dying.
Conflict as a Ministry Tool A leadership Retreat for Laity and Clergy By Bonnie Marden Parish Consultant of the New England Conference of the United Methodist Church	Open to all interested persons. Fee Applies.		Explore experientially the nature of conflict, our avoidance of it, practical strategies for constructive responses and for helping groups move creatively through conflicts.
Graduate Certificate in Fundraising Management offered by Boston University Metropolitan College	Open by application to qualified candidates.	Fall and Spring Semesters	A four course certificate that equips graduates to better serve nonprofit organizations including faith-based non-profits and churches in the area of fundraising. Courses include Grant Writing, Capital Campaigns, Individual Givers, and Financial Management for Non-Profits.
Institute for Philosophy of Religion Where philosophical and religious reflection comes to life.	Open to the public. No registration required.	Various Dates The Photonics Center, Boston University 8 St. Mary's Road, Boston	Lectures by Boston University and guest professors on the topic of evil from many philosophical and religious perspectives.
BU Corporate Education Workshops to teach you to be the administrator and leader that your church needs!	Open to the public. Registration required; tuition applies	Various dates year round	Hands on, two and three day workshop-based learning to enhance your management, conflict resolution, financial, and administrative skills.
Sustaining Urban Pastoral Excellence	Open to urban pastoral groups by application.	Times as arranged in your context and at Boston University School of Theology	A program of compensated leave, study, and spiritual formation for urban pastors.
BU Fitness and Recreation	Open to the public. Fees apply.	Various times through out the year.	Take care of body and soul with fitness offerings from yoga and rock climbing to sailing and nutrition.
Extern Program in Pastoral Care	Open to mental health professionals, pastoral counselors, and clergy by application.	New sessions start each fall at the Danielsen Institute 185 Bay State Road, Boston	An annual program including lectures, case studies, and group discussion for reflection and integration of theory and practice.