Call for Proposals: Religion Fellows Program
Dr. Nimi Wariboko awarded the Ali Mazrui Award
Dr. Nimi Wariboko, the Walter G. Muelder Professor of Social Ethics and CGCM faculty associate, was awarded the Ali Mazrui Award on July 4, 2016. The award was given by the Board of TOFAC (Toyin Falola Annual Conference on Africa and the African Diaspora) to scholars who have shown research excellence and distinguished scholarship. The award […]
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 […]
Grant Application: North American Academy of Ecumenists
The North American Academy of Ecumenists is accepting applications for it Brother Jeffrey Gros Memorial Fund, a grant to support students to attend the NAAE at the Candler School of Theology, in Decatur, Georgia (September 23-25, 2016). The application deadline is June 15, 2016. WHO: Open to current undergraduate and graduate students with an interest in […]
Assessment Symposium
Friday, March 18th, Boston University will host its second Assessment Symposium. Laura Chevalier (PhD Candidate) will represent the School of Theology, and present “E-Portfolio as an Assessment Tool in the School of Theology.” It is a tool Laura utilized in courses on mission as well as on spirituality.
Popular Spiritual Movements in Southeast Asia
The Handbook on Popular Spiritual Movements (PSM) in Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia was a research project and publication owned by Trinity Theological College (TTC), Singapore, under the leadership of Dr. Michael Poon, Director of the Centre for the Study of Christianity in Asia (CSCA). Boston University, through the Center for Global Christianity and Mission, was a supportive partner […]
Religious Diversity Among Indian-Americans
Visiting Researcher, Jesudas Athyal, will present a lecture at the University of California Irvine on March 3, 2016.
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