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Rev. Dr. David R. LaRoe (’83)

The following obituary was originally published by McAlister-Smith Funeral and Cremation, and can be found here. Rev. Dr. David R. LaRoe passed away on February 17, 2026, in Charleston, South Carolina, at the age of 78. A man of deep faith, service, and commitment to community, David’s life was marked by a profound... More

Stephanie A. Budwey (’04,’12) is Austin Seminary’s New Professor of Sacred Music and Dean of the Chapel

The following is an excerpt from Austin Seminary's article “Stephanie A. Budwey Called to Serve as Professor of Sacred Music and Dean of the Chapel”  featuring alumnus Stephanie A. Budwey ('04,'12), published on February 20, 2026. Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary has called Stephanie A. Budwey, ThD, to serve as Professor of... More

Cheering for Service: NCA GoBeGreat finalists led by BUSTH alumnus Grant Magness (‘25)

By Matti Trimbath (MTS’27) A Boston University School of Theology (BUSTH) alumnus has helped propel a Georgia Cheer Team to the top three national finalists of the NCA GoBeGreat Award which recognizes cheer teams going above and beyond in service. Georgia native Grant Magness (’25) has more than 25 years of... More

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Reverend Patricia Berry (’21) is Whitman’s First Congregational’s Woman Pastor

The following is an excerpt from MSN's article “Whitman’s First Congregational welcomes its first woman pastor” by Beth McDermott, Reporter assisted by AI, featuring alumnus Rev. Patricia Berry ('21), published on February 12, 2026.  First Congregational Church of Whitman celebrated a historic moment with the installation of the Rev. Patricia Berry... More

BUSTH announces Faculty Publications and Presentations for February 2026

The School of Theology is pleased to announce the following faculty publications and scholarly presentations for February 2026: Anastasia Kidd ('04,'18) Presentation: “Dietbolical: A History of Anti-Fatness in the Christian Church” on January 17, 2026. Featured speaker at the third-annual "FatCon West” Conference in Seattle, WA Filipe Maia Book review:... More

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Prof. emilie m. townes featured in BU Today for mission to build a bridge between religious and secular scholarship

The following is an excerpt from BU Today’s article “STH Womanist Theologian Has a Dream: A Religion and Pan-African Studies Program at BU” by Sophie Yarin, featuring Martin Luther King, Jr. Professor of Religion & Black Studies emilie m. townes, published on February 13, 2026.  When emilie m. townes (who styles her... More

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Children’s Minister, Part Time, Faith Lutheran Church: Cambridge, Ma

Job Title: Children’s Minister Start Date: August 2026 Company Introduction: Faith Lutheran Church is a welcoming member congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), located in the heart of Central Square in Cambridge, Massachusetts. We gather for weekly English-language worship services and once-monthly German-language services, reflecting both our local... More