Saint John's Seminary

Brighton, MA
127 Lake Street, Brighton, MA 02135-3846
617-254-2610

Saint John's Seminary, located in the Brighton neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts, is a Catholic seminary affiliated with the Archdiocese of Boston. The seminary was founded in 1884 by Archbishop John J. Williams and is the second oldest Catholic seminary in New England. The seminary is a member of the Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities and the Association of Catholic Graduate Schools.

The seminary offers a five-year program of study leading to the Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and the Master of Divinity degrees. The seminary also offers a three-year program leading to the Master of Arts in Theology. In addition, the seminary offers a two-year Master of Arts program in Pastoral Studies, a one-year Diaconate Formation program, and a one-year Certificate in Catholic Studies program.

The seminary's campus is situated on a 40-acre (16 ha) parcel of land in the Brighton neighborhood of Boston. The campus includes several buildings, including a chapel, a library, classrooms, and administrative offices. The seminary is also home to the Boston College School of Theology and Ministry, which offers a variety of graduate programs in theology and ministry.

Saint John's Seminary is accredited by the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada. The seminary is also a member of the Catholic Educational Association of the United States and the National Catholic Educational Association.



Quick Facts

Enrollment: 105

Type: Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above

Main Website: https://www.sjs.edu/

Financial Aid: https://www.sjs.edu/