BC's Theology for SoP

[Seatbelt Blue]

I'm curious as to how to tailor my SoP for my Boston College STM application, so I'm curious if anyone can give me a heads up as to BC's general theological bent. Conservative/liberal, Thomistic/Augustinian, things of that nature. I tend to explore a lot of crazy theological ideas (I'm tossing around some nutso ecclesiology lately) and I'm curious if this is the sort of thing I should or should not bring up. Their website makes them look pretty solid and a little stolid, which is good if true, because I like having a counterweight, but I'm just really curious what sort of material would serve me well in an SoP to this particular institution.

[sacklunch]

Seat,

What you posted in another thread (about academia) sounds like a good start. As far as their 'theological bent,' I would say overall liberal, which is not surprising (it's Boston, right?). Many of the men and women I knew in the MTS were gay/lesbians and had an interest in sexual ethics (many within the Catholic tradition). Also not surprising is the number of folks interested in systematics/philosophy. Still, I knew some of the more conservative ones fairly well (had some as roommates), which was a nice change from all the, more or less, liberal Catholics. I don't have an idea of what your general interests are, so it's difficult to really help you; but as many folks on this board will say: just be honest and speak about what interests you. You may go over to the SOP section of this board for specifics.

good luck

[drechie]

what is funding for m*'s at BC like?

[Seatbelt Blue]

According to the associate admissions dean, BC STM apparently offers pretty goddamn comprehensive funding.