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Dr. Georgia Gojmerac-Leiner (’11)
The following obituary was originally published by Legacy and can be found here. Dr. Georgia Gojmerac-Leiner, D. Min, BCC passed away peacefully on July 29th, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. Georgia was born on July 5th, 1949 and raised in a tiny hamlet Pravutina in Croatia, where she played in the fields, pastured her cow and saw the […]
Rev. Tom Sears (’59) honored for Lifetime of Generosity to BUSTH
Last week, the Boston University School of Theology (BUSTH) welcomed alumnus Rev. Tom Sears (’59) into Boston University’s William Fairfield Warren Society with a surprise reception, in recognition of more than 60 years of extraordinary generosity and philanthropic leadership. Through cumulative giving exceeding $1 million, Sears has helped shape the life and future of the […]
BUSTH announces 2026 Student Leadership Awards
On Wednesday, April 29, the BUSTH community gathered for the final Wednesday Community Day of the academic year. During community lunch, Dean G. Sujin Pak, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Rady Roldán-Figueroa, and Associate Dean for Students and Community Life Nicolette Manglos-Weber awarded 11 outstanding students their certificates reflecting their extraordinary contributions to the School and their fellow […]
BUSTH announces Faculty Publications and Presentations for January 2026
The School of Theology is pleased to announce the following faculty publications and scholarly presentations for January 2026: Daryl Ireland, et al Xiaoli Yang and Daryl R. Ireland, Chinese Christian Witness: Identity, Creativity, Transmission and Poetics (Leiden: Brill, 2026). Dana L. Robert “Migrant Methodism: The Pastors of Harbin, Manchuria, and Memories of a Russian Methodist […]
Rev. Dr. Tex S. Sample (GRS’64, STH ’60) publishes “Micro Practices for Justice Ministry: Doing Little Things for the Common Good”
Rev. Dr. Tex S. Sample (GRS’64, STH ’60) recently authored the text Micro Practices for Justice Ministry: Doing Little Things for the Common Good. The book description reads: “Big change starts with small acts. What if the most profound changes in justice ministry come not from grand gestures, but from the small, faithful acts we […]
Rev. Vernon K. Walker, Jr. (’16) speaks to the Intersectionality of Environmental Issues at Framingham State University
The following is an excerpt from The Gatepost article by Ryan O’Connell, “Reverend Vernon Walker shares climate advocacy experience: Seasoned director of grassroots social justice organizations speaks on current administration, paths forward,” published on April 11, 2025. Click here to read the full article. “Walker is currently the director of content and external strategy at the Progress […]
Dr. Carolynne Hitter Brown (’09) authors upcoming work, “Singing through Struggle Music, Worship, and Identity in Postemancipation Black Churches”
Dr. Carolynne Hitter Brown (’09) authored Singing through Struggle: Music, Worship, and Identity in Postemancipation Black Churches to be released on May 15, 2025. The book description reads: “Singing through Struggle: Music, Worship, and Identity in Postemancipation Black Churches offers an innovative look at the vital role music and worship played in nurturing Black citizenship and identity […]
Rev. Dr. Brandon T. Crowley (STH ’12, ’19) Inspiring the Development of Affirming Congregations
The following is an excerpt from The Heights article by Laney McAden and Riley Del Sesto, “He Felt God Call Him to Come Out. Now, He Helps Black Churches Become Safe Spaces for Others To Do the Same,” published on February 17, 2025. Click here to read the full article. “Crowley’s first book, Queering the Black Church: Dismantling Heteronormativity […]
Rev. Kim Engle (’24) serving first appointment with Middleboro, Lakeville churches
The following is an excerpt from the Nemasket Week article, “Combined Middleboro, Lakeville churches have new pastor” published on February 7, 2025. Click here to read the full article. “Engle, a Plymouth native, was a member at the Church of the Pilgrimage in Plymouth, where she also began her path into ministry. She was accepted into the […]
Nori J. Henk, PhD (’02) featured in Azuza Pacific Faculty Interview
The following is an excerpt from the Azusa Pacific University article by Jacqueline Guerrero, “Faculty Friday: Nori Henk ’00, PhD, Pursues Academic Excellence and Spiritual Growth,” published on February 7, 2025. Click here to read the full article. “After graduation, Henk knew she wanted to continue learning about all of her academic interests. ‘Part of me wanted […]