Yes. Laymen and women are essential members of our community, making up nearly 50% of the student body. Laypersons can apply to any of our programs and can take advantage of the full life and resources of our community.

 

 

Absolutely. we are a vital community hosting guests throughout the year. We sponsor an annual Visit Day in the fall. Visit  Day is a day-long program that enables you to sit in on a class, engage students, faculty and administration directly, and experience life at the school first-hand. You are also welcome to contact The Office of Admissions to set up a personal visit during the school year.

Fifteen percent of our students are part-time, non-degree seeking special students. As a special student, you can take up to five classes a semester without having to enroll in a degree program. If you then decide to apply for a degree , classes taken as a special student can be credited toward your degree. If you would like to sit in on a class without fulfilling the requirements for credit, you can apply as an auditor. Auditors can attend one class per semester.

It is currently projected that as of the fall of 2008, there will be a new School of Theology and Ministry at BC's new Brighton Campus, of which Weston Jesuit will be a main component, along with BC's current Institute of Religious Education and Pastoral Ministry.

Absolutely. Students taking at least one course for credit may do so, through the Boston Theological Institute (BTI), the world’s largest theological consortium. Students can cross-register at local universities that participate in the consortium, such as Harvard University, and Boston University. Students may take up to 50% of their course work at a BTI school. BTI member schools include Harvard Divinity School, Boston College - Department of Theology, Boston University - School of Theology, Episcopal Divinity School, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, Andover Newton Theological School, Holy Cross School of Theology, and St. John’s Seminary.

For the fall 2008 semester,  online classes will be offered through the Church in teh 21st Century Center.at this time. For 2007-2008 we will not offfer weekend courses.  Check nback in May 20

Graduates serve in many different fields. They are employed as campus ministers, college/university faculty, hospital or hospice chaplains, social workers, school teachers, publishers, healthcare coordinators, and spiritual directors. Some continue graduate education in doctoral programs at leading universities throughout the country. Others choose to subsequently attend medical or law school. Weston Jesuit is committed to the theological and spiritual education of lay, religious, and clerical leaders in the context of their vocational goals.

Weston Jesuit offers a Doctorate in Sacred Theology (S.T.D.). The S.T.D is granted under the auspices of the Roman Catholic Church. It qualifies one to teach in a Roman Catholic faculty of theology. You must posses a Licentiate in Sacred Theology (S.T.L.) before enrolling in the S.T.D. program.

In addition to being chartered under the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to grant civil degrees, such as the Master of Divinity and Master of Theological Studies, the School is an ecclesiastical faculty, meaning that it is empowered by the Vatican to grant ecclesiastical degrees. As an ecclesiastical faculty, we can offer theology degrees that are only available at a few schools in North America. These degrees provide preparation in advanced theological areas, preparing students for teaching in a seminary and church leadership positions – both lay and religious – in the Catholic Church.

There are three ecclesiastical degrees. The first is the Bachelor of Sacred Theology (S.T.B.).  The second is the Licentiate in Sacred Theology (S.T.L.), which equips a candidate to teach in a major seminary or equivalent school. The third is the S.T.D., or Doctorate of Sacred Theology. It is important to note that you must possess the prior degree before enrolling in the next degree in the cycle.

Weston Jesuit is committed to a policy of non-discrimination for all applicants and students without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, religion, citizenship, or disability.

All undergraduate majors are considered. While a strong liberal arts background is very helpful, our students come from a variety of backgrounds and disciplines. Only about 40% of our students have an undergraduate degree in religion or theology.

The school generally requires either the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Miller Analogy Test (MAT) for applicants who have not previously completed a significant amount of graduate-level work. The GRE or MAT requirement may be waived at the discretion of the Admissions Committee for applicants who have an exceptionally strong recent undergraduate record. International students must also take the GRE, unless they have completed a graduate degree program.

 

Yes. Applicants may defer their offer of admission for up to a year. Applicants who have been accepted into a program should notify the Office of Admissions as soon as possible with any changes in their enrollment plans.

Yes.

Our students receive a combination of tuition scholarships and federal Stafford loans. Over half of students who apply receive scholarships that cover more than half of their tuition. Decisions are based upon academic achievement, financial need, vocational clarity, and promise for ministry.

To be eligible for either scholarships or federal loans, you must complete the Financial Aid Application When you submit this form, you will automatically be considered for all  scholarships for which you are eligible. If you are interested in federal Stafford loans, you must also submit a FAFSA application (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).

All international students must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) if their first language is not English. If accepted, International students must also complete the I-20 application and be able to prove that they can fund their studies during their program at Weston Jesuit.

If accepted and after meeting the financial certification requirements. You will be issued the Form I-20, which certifies to the US government that you are eligible for F-1 Visa Student Status. It certifies that you have met our admission requirements, have been accepted for a full course of study, and have proven to us that you have enough money to study and live in the United States. I-20 forms are usually mailed 90 days prior to the start of fall classes. The forms are mailed only after you have been accepted, have confirmed an intention to enroll, and have submitted financial certification.

Take your acceptance letter, your I-20 form, your bank statement or financial certification and passport to the nearest US embassy or consulate, preferably in your country of citizenship, to obtain your student (F-1) visa. Be prepared to explain to the embassy or consulate officials how your US education will relate to your future in your home country. Once you have your F-1 visa, you will not be admitted to the United States until a date 30 days or less prior to the beginning of your program date, or start date, as given on your Form I-20. Please consider that date carefully when making your travel plans to the United States.