CGCM Summer Newsletter: martyred Father Machozi and religious violence
The CGCM summer 2016 newsletter is now available in PDF form, and in print at the Boston University School of Theology. The summer issue reflects on the murder and martyr of Father Vincent Machozi, a voice for the persecuted and a witness to atrocities being committed in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The issue also […]
BU memorial service and streaming for Father Machozi
Boston University will hold a memorial service for Father Vincent Machozi on Tuesday, April 26, at 2pm in Marsh Chapel. The service will be followed by a reception in the School of Theology Community Center at 3pm. The community invites all to attend this service for Father Machozi, a martyred graduate student of the School of Theology. […]
Exploring Sports and Spirituality in the Classroom
The city of Boston is a sports-loving city with thousands of people following sports religiously. But what is the connection between sports and spirituality? Some scholars are exploring that very question. Boston University School of Theology alum Mark Stamm teaches a course precisely on the connection between sports and spirituality in American culture. Dr. Stamm (STH, Th.D. ’95) is […]
Upcoming Event: “Billy Graham and American Life”
Join our sponsored lecture “Billy Graham and American Life” by Grant Wacker, March 17th 430pm at BU School of Theology B19
Highlights of the “African Christian Biography” Conference
The CGCM hosted the conference on the theme of “African Christian Biography: Narratives, Beliefs, and Boundaries,” from Thursday, October 29 to Saturday, October 31. Approximately sixty scholars and graduate students converged on the School of Theology from Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Kenya, Ghana, Great Britain, and various universities in the United States and Canada to present papers […]
Upcoming Conference “African Christian Biography: Narratives, Beliefs, & Boundaries”
From October 29-31 the Center for Global Christianity and Mission, the African Studies Center and the African Studies Library at Boston University will be co-hosting the conference “African Christian Biography: Narratives, Beliefs, and Boundaries” in celebration of the 20th year anniversary of the Dictionary of African Christian Biography (www.DACB.org). This working conference will bring together […]
Now available: the Fall 2015 edition of the CGCM News
The Fall 2015 edition of our newsletter, CGCM News is now available in print and digital forms. You can pick one up at various location in the BU School of Theology, and it is available for download and viewing here.
Peace Mapping Programme, the Contributions of Interreligious Dialogue
The Institute on Culture, Religion, and World Affairs (CURA) and the Pardee School invites all to an event Religions, Peace and Conflict: The Contributions of Interreligious Dialogue. The speakers are Patrice Brodeur, Director of Research at the KAICII Dialogue Center, and Karsten Lehmann, Head of Social Science and Statistics at KAICIID. It takes place on […]
Religious Freedom and Rising Intolerance in Pakistan
Attacks on Christians and other minorities has been on the rise in Pakistan. The country has also seen an increase in persecution and discrimination based on blasphemy laws. Why is religious intolerance on the rise, and what does this mean for religious freedom in one of the world’s most populous nations? School of Theology alumnus […]
Call for Papers “Religious Diversity: Conflict, Cooperation, Creolization”
The Center for Global Christianity & Mission will be co-hosting a graduate student conference at Boston University on “Religious Diversity: Conflict, Cooperation, and Creolization” to be held November 14th, 2015. Harvard University’s Diana L. Eck will give the keynote address, and there will be several panels of student papers. Please see the Religious Diversity Call for Papers with […]