Academic Programs

Links to the Boston University master course schedule, information on the School of Theology curriculum areas, and information about the School of Theology's courses can be found via the above link. 

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

These programs lead to the following degrees: 

• Master of Divinity (M.Div.), Master of Theological Studies (MTS)
• Master of Sacred Music (MSM), Master of Sacred Theology (STM)
• Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.), and Doctor of Theology (Th.D.)

Dual degree programs offered include the M.Div./MSW (Master of Social Work), MTS/MSW, and M.Div./MSM. 

Students may also choose a plan of study leading to ordination as a United Methodist Deacon.  Those students wishing to pursue a Master of Arts (MA) or Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) religion should refer to the Division of Religious and Theological Studies of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. 

Online Certificate in Asian Religions and Healing

Beginning in fall 2008, the School of Theology is proud to re-instate an Online Certificate in Asian Religions and Healing designed and taught by world-renoun asian religions scholar Livia Kohn. The four online courses in this certificate can be taken as a stand alone non-degree program or integrated within the STM or MTS degrees. They may also be taken singly as a student's interests dictate. Please click here for more information.