News and Events
Faith in Action: Poverty and the Racialization of Economy
Faith in Action: Poverty and the Racialization of Economy Featuring Drs. Cornel West, Pamela Lightsey, Peter Paris, and Nimi Wariboko October 19, 2017, 6:30-9:00 pm Boston University George Sherman Union Sherman Auditorium, 2nd floor 775 Commonwealth Ave. The Poverty Consortium invites you to "Faith in Action: Poverty and the Racialization of Economy," a panel featuring Drs. Pamela Lightsey, Peter Paris, Nimi... More
10th Annual Lecture for The Center for Practical Theology Announced
You are warmly invited to the 10th Annual Lecture of The Center for Practical Theology on Wednesday, November 8, 2017. Dr. Elizabeth Conde-Frazier will present on "Wild Child Practical Theology," with Yara González-Justiniano, PhD student in Practical Theology at STH, and Dr. Rady Roldán-Figueroa, STH Associate Professor of the History of Christianity, More
Call for Submissions to Practical Matters
Call for Submissions to Practical Matters Issue 11: Migrations Deadline: October 1, 2017 Practical Matters is now accepting submissions on religious practices and practical theology for Issue 11. The journal will feature articles on the theme of “Migrations.” You can follow this link for the Call for Papers. Founded in 2007, Practical Matters is a cutting edge project... More
Lecturer in Practical Theology position posted at University of Aberdeen
Lecturer in Practical Theology University of Aberdeen School of Divinity, History & Philosophy Location: Aberdeen Salary: £39,324 to £46,924 per annum Hours: Full Time Contract Type: Permanent Placed on: 4th August 2017 Closes: 7th September 2017 Job Ref: DHP058AX As part of a continuing process of restructuring and investment, the University of Aberdeen wishes to appoint a Lecturer in Practical Theology from 1 January 2018. The... More
Rev. Dr. Teddy Hickman-Maynard joins STH Faculty
The Center for Practical Theology is thrilled to announce that Rev. Dr. Teddy Hickman-Maynard (STH MDiv ’03 and PhD in Practical Theology ’15) has joined the School of Theology faculty as Assistant Professor of Black Church Studies. Below, Rev. Dr. Hickman-Maynard shares what he's looking forward to about teaching and research, what's... More
Celebrating the life of Dale P. Andrews
It is with great sadness that we share the news of the death of Cornelius Vanderbilt Chair and Distinguished Professor of Homiletics, Social Justice, and Practical Theology at Vanderbilt Divinity School. Andrews was the Martin Luther King, Jr. Professor of Homiletics and Pastoral Theology at BU School of Theology from 2005-2010. As... More
CPT Co-Directors receive promotions
Congratulations to Center for Practical Theology Co-Directors Courtney Goto and Claire Wolfteich on their recent promotions! Courtney Goto was promoted to associate professor with tenure and Claire Wolfteich to professor of practical theology and spirituality studies. The following announcements were featured in BU Today’s coverage of faculty promotion on June... More
APT President’s Letter, Spring 2017
Dr. Joyce Ann Mercer, President of The Association of Practical Theology, recently shared the following letter with APT membership. The letter details highlights of 2016 and events to note for 2017 and 2018, including APT at AAR, November 18-21, 2017, and the APT Biennial Meeting, April 13-15, 2018. We hope... More
Upcoming Workshops for April 21 and 22 – Unified We are a Force: How Faith and Labor Can Overcome America’s Inequalities
Finding Deep Solidarity: At the Intersection of Faith and Work Friday April 21, 12:30-2:00p, Roundtable Discussion Saturday, April 22, 10:00am-12pm, Community Workshop on faith, work and deep solidarity involving us, our neighbors, BU folks, faith and labor leaders, and leaders for Black lives All events are free and open to the public and held at... More
Center for Practical Theology welcomes Professor Nicola Slee
The Center for Practical Theology and the School of Theology Dean’s Office were delighted to welcome Professor Nicola Slee to the School of Theology in February. Professor Slee is Director of Research at The Queen’s Foundation for Ecumenical Theological Education and Professor of Feminist Practical Theology (the Queen’s chair) at The Vrije Universiteit... More