The Boisi Center's goal is to create opportunities for discussion of the intersection of religion and American public life. The goal of these conversations is to help clarify the moral consequences of public policies to maintain the common good while respecting religious diversity.

The Boisi Center puts together conferences and seminars at Boston College. Faculty members have also designed a number of courses relating to the Boisi Center's work. Visiting scholars are also associated with the Boisi Center.

Alan Wolfe is the director of the Boisi Center.