Programs

The School of Theology is a graduate professional school offering an array of programs at the master’s and doctoral levels.

First-Level Professional Programs

Program	Degree Options
Master of Divinity	MDiv
Master of Sacred Music	MSM
Master of Divinity and Master of Sacred Music	MDiv/MSM
Master of Arts in Religion & Public Leadership	MA
Master of Theological Studies	MTS

Advanced Degree Programs

Program	Degree Options
Master of Sacred Theology	STM
Doctor of Ministry	DMin
Doctor of Philosophy	PhD

Additional Programs

• STH Certificates
  Students in any degree program may simultaneously pursue coursework leading to a certificate in Anglican & Episcopal Studies, Evangelism, Faith & Ecological Justice, Music Ministry, Religious Education, Spirituality Studies, and Theology & Latinx Studies. The purpose of each certificate is to help students deepen their knowledge and expertise in the particular area of study and to prepare them for roles as religious leaders.
• Nondegree Students (“Special Students”)
• Dual Degree Program with the Wheelock College of Education & Human Development
  In this program, students work toward the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) while completing requirements for the MTS or the MDiv.
• Dual Degree Program with the School of Social Work
  In this program, students work toward the Master of Social Work (MSW) while completing requirements for the MTS or the MDiv.
• Graduate Certificate in Fundraising Management
  Students in the MDiv and MTS programs may complete a four-course sequence through Metropolitan College (MET) in order to earn a Graduate Certificate in Fundraising Management as a part of their degree.
• Graduate Certificate in Women’s, Gender & Sexuality Studies
  This program is offered through the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences at BU as a certificate that can be earned alongside a graduate degree from the School of Theology (STH). Please visit the Bulletin page for the Graduate Certificate in Women’s, Gender & Sexuality Studies for additional information and course requirements.
• Graduate Division of Religious Studies Programs
  The Graduate Division of Religious Studies of the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences administers the Master of Arts and additional PhD programs. Most members of the School of Theology faculty are also members of this division, along with those working in cognate fields in other colleges and schools of the University.
• STH Travel Seminar to Spain: Camino de Santiago