World Christianity and Mission Symposium on 17 April

World Christianity and Mission: A Symposium on Three New Books Join us for a special symposium featuring presentations on three new books in the field of World Christianity and mission. This event brings together leading scholars whose work engages critical questions of theology, global Christianity, and contemporary mission practice. Click here for the PDF flyer.  […]

Workshop on Taiwan Christianity and Music Recital at Boston University, 1-2 April 2026

In April 2026, Boston University will host a series of events examining the historical and cultural impact of Christianity in Taiwan. April 1-2, 2026 The program includes the international workshop From Colony to Nation: Catholicism and Christianity in Taiwan (1600–1987) (April 1–2), which brings together leading scholars to explore the historical development of Christianity on […]

Orlando E. Costas Consultation on Mission and Ecumenism on 3, March 2026

Join us on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 for this year’s Orlando E. Costas Consultation, a one-day event exploring the life and work of the missiologist, Archbishop Anastasios of Tirana, Durrës, and All Albania. Hosted in partnership with Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology, the consultation will feature guest remarks, academic sessions, special presentations, and […]

Cambridge Center for Christianity Worldwide Seminar, 17 February 2026

The Challenges of Sacred Charters for World Christianity The Center for the Study of World Christianity (CCCW) warmly invites you to attend the CCCW Day Lecture, in person or online, on Tuesday, 17 February 2026, featuring Professor Dana Robert (Boston University).  Professor Robert will present a lecture titled: “The Challenges of Sacred Charters for World […]

New Faculty Publication: “Persisting in the Good: Thomas Aquinas and Early Chinese Ethics”

We’re proud to share that our own Peng Yin has recently published Persisting in the Good: Thomas Aquinas and Early Chinese Ethics with Oxford University Press.   Engaging Christian theology in dialogue with early Chinese ethics, this book offers a rich and thoughtful exploration of intercultural philosophical and religious engagement.   Learn more and order your […]

2025 ASCH Research Fellowships Winner

We’re thrilled to share that the 2025 American Society of Church History Research Fellowship has been awarded to Dr. Gina Zurlo (’17)! Her project explores “Irruption Within the Irruption: A Women’s History of the Ecumenical Association of Third World Theologians, 1976–2000.” With a cash value of $1000, this competitive and prestigious award was adjudicated by […]

Dr. Gina A. Zurlo Delivers Keynote at 2025 Christian Scholars’ Conference

The Center of Global Christianity and Mission is excited to celebrate Dr. Gina A. Zurlo, Visiting Lecturer on World Christianity at Harvard University, who served as the keynote speaker at the 2025 Thomas H. Olbricht Christian Scholars’ Conference, held June 4–6 at Abilene Christian University. Congratulations, Dr. Zurlo! Photo: Gina Zurlo (left; BU STH Alum […]