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BC to Name School of Theology and Ministry After Gloria and Chuck Clough for $25 Million Donation

Lucy Freeman • February 12, 2024

The Boston College School of Theology and Ministry (STM) is being renamed the Gloria L. and Charles I. Clough School of Theology and Ministry after benefactors Gloria and Chuck Clough, who donated $25 million to the STM, according to a University release.

Remembering Former STM Dean Rev. Thomas D. Stegman, S.J.

Olivia Joung • April 16, 2023

Rev. Thomas D. Stegman, S.J., a New Testament scholar and former dean of the Boston College School of Theology and Ministry (STM), died on April 8 after a battle with glioblastoma, according to a University release. He was 60 years old.

Keefe-Perry Discusses the Ways Imagination Can Deepen Modern Spirituality

Luke Bellaud • February 19, 2023

At an event hosted by STM on Thursday night, Callid Keefe-Perry discussed how imagination can be a part of spirituality that engages questions of social justice and inequity among younger students.

STM Financial Aid Fund Honors Former Dean Stegman

Will Martino and Claire Foley • December 5, 2022

The University created a new financial aid fund to enable students to attend the School of Theology and Ministry (STM) and preserve former STM Dean Rev. Thomas D. Stegman’s, S.J., legacy, according to Ken Mostello.

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 Dean To Step Down Amid Battle with Cancer

Sofia Laboy • January 30, 2022

Rev. Thomas D. Stegman, S.J., is stepping down as dean of the School of Theology and Ministry (STM) at the end of the spring semester due to his ongoing battle with glioblastoma, according to a University release.

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.

Boyle Shares Experiences With Homeboy Industries, Helping Others

Megan Gentile • March 30, 2021

Boyle, a Jesuit author and graduate of the School of Theology and Ministry (STM), spoke at the second annual Daniel J. Harrington, S.J., Lecture Thursday on Zoom to accept STM’s Alumni Distinguished Service Award.

BC Theology, STM Ranked Seventh In The World

Brandon Kenney • March 28, 2021

Boston College is ranked the seventh best school in the world for Theology, Divinity & Religious Studies, a three-place improvement from last year, according to a University release.

Theology Professor Discusses the 2016 Presidential Election

Sophia Fox • October 19, 2016

“Catholic Social Teaching encourages us to take seriously the claim that the quality of one’s life is measured, at least in part, by the quality of one’s participation in the democratic life of this nation.”

In Recognition Of Simboli Family, A New Name On Brighton Campus

Arielle Cedeno • September 16, 2015

The building that houses the School of Theology and Ministry (STM) and the Institute for Advanced Jesuit Studies has been renamed Simboli Hall, in honor of University donors, Anthony and Gloria Simboli.

Rev. James Martin, S.J. Talks Spirituality, Humor As A Jesuit Author

Sara Doyle • September 28, 2014

Rev. James Martin, S.J. discussed his experiences as a Jesuit and his views on faith to a full crowd in Robsham Theater.