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Guider Analyzes the Historical Role of Religious Women in the U.S. at Annual STM Lecture

Alexis Thomas • April 30, 2023
The School of Theology and Ministry hosted Margaret Eletta Guider, O.S.F., an associate professor of missiology and professora ordinaria, on Thursday as part of the annual women in theology and ministry lecture, which was titled “Women Religious and the Transformation of Theological Education.”
(Annie Corrigan / Heights Editor)

BC Announces Rev. Michael C. McCarthy, S.J., as New STM Dean

Erin Shannon • April 21, 2022
Boston College announced that Rev. Michael C. McCarthy, S.J., will serve as the new dean of the School of Theology and Ministry (STM) on Thursday in a University release.
STM Professor, ‘Tenacious Advocate’ Francine Cardman Dies at Age 74

STM Professor, ‘Tenacious Advocate’ Francine Cardman Dies at Age 74

Amy Palmer • January 28, 2022
Francine Cardman, an associate professor at the Boston College School of Theology and Ministry (STM) and scholar of early Christianity and feminist theology, died on Jan. 21 at the age of 74.
BC Students, Jesuits Hold Black Lives Matter Demonstration

BC Students, Jesuits Hold Black Lives Matter Demonstration

Brooke Kaiserman • June 10, 2020
Facing outward toward Commonwealth Avenue, a crowd of protesters, including BC students and Jesuits, covered the lawn of St. Ignatius Church on Sunday afternoon.
BC To Offer New Palliative Care Certificate

BC To Offer New Palliative Care Certificate

Eric Shea • November 7, 2019
The program aims to attract individuals who have experience in or exposure to hospice care, according to Teresa Schirmer, associate dean of the School of Social Work.

Boston College, Jesuit Refugee Service Sign Memorandum

Owen Fahy • April 28, 2019
BC and the Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) have signed a three-year memorandum of understanding.

BC Scholars Call for Reforms to Priesthood

Timmy Facciola • February 19, 2019
A document by BC scholars examines the relationship between the laity and clergy, the traits of an ideal priest, and the isolation of seminary life.
Faculty Encourage Difficult Classroom Conversations

Faculty Encourage Difficult Classroom Conversations

Emily Browder • November 17, 2018
Susan Tohn, a professor in the Boston College School of Social Work, and Sarah Castricum, senior instructional developer at the Center for Teaching Excellence, collaborated on “Cultivating Courageous Classroom Conversations," part of BC’s International Education Week.
Copeland Reflects On 50th Anniversary of MLK’s Assassination

Copeland Reflects On 50th Anniversary of MLK’s Assassination

Anthony Rein • April 5, 2018
“Throughout the nearly 13 years of his public, Christian social ministry, King so attuned himself to the word of God, as to recover and to exercise the biblical vocation of prophecy for his country, our country, indeed, for the world.” Theology professor M. Shawn Copeland said.
Leahy Presented 2018 Spirit of Francis Award

Leahy Presented 2018 Spirit of Francis Award

Anthony Rein • March 21, 2018
Catholic Extension, a fundraising organization that supports dioceses and parishes across the United States, gave University President Rev William P. Leahy, S.J., the honor.
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Mark Massa to Direct the Boisi Center for Religion and American Public Life

News • February 21, 2016
Mark Massa, who is currently the dean of the School of Theology and Ministry, will take over Alan Wolfe's position as director of the Boisi Center.
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