STH Community Day

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Alumni & Friends RSVP Here

Each year, Boston University School of Theology celebrates its newest cohort of Distinguished Alumni on Community Day, which coincides with the school’s Service of Matriculation and the start of Alumni Weekend. The following events will take place in person at the School of Theology and online unless noted as “in-person only.”

Dean’s Tea | 9:30 – 10:45am Eastern (in-person only)
Begin your day with the School of Theology by joining us for tea and a light breakfast over meaningful, casual conversation with fellow alumni and faculty.

Marsh Chapel (Howard Thurman Room)
735 Commonwealth Avenue (lower level)

Service of Matriculation | 11:00am – 12pm Eastern
The Service of Matriculation is the academic and liturgical celebration of the entering class of theological students through the doctoral level. More than 100 new students will be welcomed during this event. To demonstrate the legacy to which they will become heirs, we are paying tribute to the 2026 School of Theology Distinguished Alumni/ae and recognizing all alumni who are present.

Marsh Chapel (Sanctuary)
735 Commonwealth Avenue

Distinguished Alumni Luncheon & Panel on “The Three Greatest Challenges Facing Us in the Next Decade” | 12:15 – 2pm Eastern
The School of Theology community will gather for lunch to hear the 2026 STH Distinguished Alumni/ae reflect on the three greatest challenges facing us in the next decade. All are welcome to attend.

BU School of Theology (Moore Community Center)
745 Commonwealth Avenue (lower level)