Saint John's Seminary is located in Boston and was founded in 1884. It is a Catholic Major Seminary granting Master of Arts and Master of Divinity degrees. As a major seminary, it offers a four-year program leading to the Master of Divinity degree. There is also a program leading to a Master of Arts in Theology.
In addition, St. John's Seminary offers a two-year program of initial formation for those candidates who are college graduates and have no prior experience of formal preparation for the sacrament of Holy Orders. Those who complete the pre-theology program may qualify to receive a Bachelor of Philosophy.
The Seminary's Theological Institute for the New Evangelization offers programs for lay people wishing to work in Roman Catholic ministry, leading to the degrees Master of Theological Studies for the New Evangelization and Master of Arts in Ministry.
The seminary's sports include basketball, football, golf, softball, and soccer. Seminarians contend in intramural basketball and soccer leagues against Boston College students.
The seminary's campus is located in the Brighton area of Boston. Public transportation to Boston is available via the Green Line.