Month: December 2013
STH Converts the ThD to the PhD
On December 18, 2013, Boston University approved the proposal of the faculty of the School of Theology to convert its ThD (Doctor of Theology) degree to a PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) degree effective January 1, 2014. The current ThD degree will be merged with the present PhD in Practical Theology to produce a single PhD […]
Aardvark Jazz Orchestra
Mark Sumner Harvey (STH ’71, GRS ’83) is the Director of the Aardvark Jazz Orchestra and they will be presenting its 41st Annual Christmas Concert on December 21 at Emmanuel Church, 15 Newbury Street, Boston. This will be a blend of traditional carols in jazz arrangements and the Duke Ellington/Billy Strayhorn version of The Nutcracker Suite. And […]
Gerald (Jerry) Anderson (STH '55, GRS '60)
Gerald (Jerry) Anderson (STH’55, GRS’60) met Pope Francis, gave a lecture and received an honorary Doctor of Missiology degree from the Pontifical Urbaniana University in Rome on November 14. The degree was presented to him by Cardinal Fernando Filoni, the Chancellor of the university. It was the first time an honorary degree has been given […]
Chad Smith News
Chad Smith (STH ’08) and his wife Christi Beebe welcomed their son, Carter Christian Smith, into the world on September 29, 2013. Thanks for sharing and many congratulations and blessings to your family!
Ernest S. Frerichs (STH ’52, GRS ’57)
Ernest S. Frerichs (STH ’52, GRS ’57) of Warren, RI died on November 11, 2013. He was a Professor of Religious Studies and of Judaic Studies at Brown University. He served both as Chair of Religious Studies and as Director of Judaic Studies. He also served as Dean of the Graduate School. He served for […]
USA Today MLK Tribute
Here is the link to the digital version of USA TODAY’s Special Edition on the life and witness of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. We hope that you enjoy it and we are sure you will benefit greatly from the many reflections inside. You may even come across the ad for BU STH on page […]
K. James Wu
The Rev. Dr. K. James Wu (STH ’99 (M.Div.), STH ’08 (Th.D.)) is an ordained deacon in full connection with the Conference of Methodist Church in Taiwan. Dr. Wu has been appointed to serve as Research Fellow at the Center for Global Christianity and Mission of BUSTH. In 2009, Dr. Wu was called to serve […]