Alumni News
BUSTH Announces Faculty Publications for Summer 2022
The School of Theology is pleased to announce the following faculty publications for the months of May through August 2022:
- Luis Menéndez-Antuña
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The Book of Torture: The Gospel of Mark, Crucifixion, and Trauma, Journal of the American Academy of Religion (2022), lfac027, https://doi.org/10.1093/jaarel/lfac027
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- Steven Sandage, et al
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Thomas, D.L., Stavros, G.S., Sandage, S.J., Berg-Cross, L., & Nichols, E.J. (2022). Attachment neuroscience and Martin Luther King, Jr’s nonviolence philosophy: Implications for the 21st century and beyond. Journal of Black Psychology, 48, 507-546.
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Bell, C.A., Dumitrascu, N., Sandage, S.J., Hall, E.L., Jankowski, P.J., & Waldheter, M. (2022). Development and evaluation of the clinician-rated humility scale. Journal of Psychology and Theology, 50, 257-275.
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Captari, L.E., Hydinger, K.R., Sandage, S.J., Choe, E.J., Bronstein, M., Stavros, G.S., Shim, P., Kinatar, A.R., Cadge, W., & Rambo, S. (2022). Supporting chaplains on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic: A mixed method practice-based pilot intervention study. Psychological Services. Advance online publication. http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/ser0000692
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Jankowski, P.J., Sandage, S.J., & Crabtree, S.A. (2022). The moderating influence of Religiousness/Spirituality on Covid-19 impact and change in psychotherapy. Religions, 13, 488. https://doi.org/10.3390/rel13060488
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- Rady Roldán-Figueroa, et al
- Rady Roldán-Figueroa and Kathryn House, eds., Essays in Honor of Nancy Tatom Ammerman, Perspectives in Religious Studies vol. 49, num. 2 (Summer 2022); Our own essay: Rady Roldán-Figueroa and Kathryn House, “Ammerman for a New Day: Challenges for Twenty-first Century Baptists,” 95–110.
BUSTH PhD Student Daniel Montañez (STH’18,’25) Published on Patheos.com
The following is an excerpt from the Patheos.com blog article “From Truth to Trust: Reimagining the Future of Christian Apologetics” by BUSTH PhD student Daniel Montañez, published on August 31, 2022. Click here to read the full article.
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Today, the context from which apologetics is done is vastly different from the early Church. One of the stark differences between apologetics then and now is that, whereas the early apologists defended their faith in a pre-Christendom context, Christians today engage the task of apologetics from a post-Christendom context. With the rise of Constantine, the passing of the Edict of Milan in 325 A.D., and the recognition of Christianity as the official religion of the Roman empire, what separates these two communities is a near 1700-year history of political turmoil, religious violence, and colonial domination that is often associated with the period of Christendom. While this narrative does not account for the significant contributions made by the Church throughout the centuries, it is nonetheless a dominant narrative that persists in our postmodern age. Therefore, any attempt to engage in apologetics today should consider Christianity’s historical context, in order to seriously and faithfully respond to the skeptics of the Christian faith of our postmodern era.
Director of Children, Youth, and Families Ministry, Part-Time, UCC: Dedham, MA
Allin Congregational Church, a United Church of Christ congregation located in the historic center of Dedham, MA, seeks a part-time Director of Children, Youth, and Families Ministry (CYF Director).
Job Description:
The CYF Director plans and oversees a rich program of faith formation, outreach, and fellowship for all youth (infant to 12th grade) and their families who attend Allin Congregational Church. The CYF Director coordinates Christian education offered by the Church, including weekly Sunday School and youth ministry, and works to build strong bonds between children, youth, their families, and the other members of the church community. The CYF Director also conducts outreach to engage other families in the Dedham area. We are looking for a warm, caring, and energetic individual with a strong Christian faith who is a self-starter. Good administrative, organizational, leadership and ministry skills are essential. The successful candidate will collaborate with the pastor, the Christian Education Committee, and a committed group of volunteers to lead Allin Church’s CYF ministry.
Programmatic Duties:
Plan and deliver children and youth faith formation programming, including weekly worship, Sunday School, and Confirmation Class.
Provide pastoral care for children, youth and their families in communication with the pastor and actively engage and maintain communication with Allin families about faith formation activities and resources.
Conduct outreach and design programming to engage children, youth, and families in the Dedham area to build Allin’s role in the Dedham community as a youth and family-serving institution.
Administrative duties, including but not limited to communication with appropriate Allin ministries, staff and families, record keeping, etc.
Required qualifications:
Commitment to the Christian faith and to fostering a safe and supportive community for kids and families of all backgrounds and abilities to deepen their relationship with God.
Ability to relate to children and youth in a personable and engaging manner.
Degree, course work, and/or experience in Christian education, faith formation, or related field.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to be a team player, work well with volunteers and staff, and effectively manage conflict.
Fluency in basic digital and social media platforms such as Google (docs, Hangout, etc), Facebook, Instagram, Zoom, etc.
Eligible to work in the United States.
Required to submit to a criminal background check through Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) system for the state of Massachusetts.
Overall Position Time Commitments:
20 hours/week, $18-25/hr, commensurate with experience.
Start date: ASAP
Church address: 683 High Street, Dedham, MA 02026
Please email resume and brief cover letter with the email subject line “CYF Director” to CYFMinistry@allinchurch.org
Youth/Children Pastor, Part-Time, UMC: Watertown, MA
Grace Vision UMC 보스톤 비전교회 is looking for a pastor for the youth/children in our church. We are located at 80 Mt. Auburn St, Watertown, MA, 02472. If you are interested, please contact Pastor James Koo at jkoo@nccumc.org.
We have an in-person Sunday service at 10:30am and expect to help our children during the service hour. If necessary, the pastor would have to check on the children during the week. We are praying to start as soon as possible.
Spiritual Formation Assistant for Children, Teens, and Family Ministries, Part-Time, Episcopal: Chestnut Hill, MA
The Episcopal Parish of the Redeemer Chestnut Hill is seeking a part-time Spiritual Formation Assistant for Children, Teens, and Family Ministries to work 15 hours per week starting fall (August/September) of 2022 Church of the Redeemer is a healthy, program-sized church in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. The parish offers two Sunday morning services at 8:00 am, and 10:00 am, and, from September to June, a Sunday evening Eucharist at 5:00 pm. The Sunday School Program is at the center point of life at the Redeemer. From our children to our teen's programming, our program's overall mission is to help each student reach the goal of their existence, which is the unfolding of Christ's person into the world through their own developed personality. We do this by creating age-appropriate programs for each age group that forms their minds, hearts, and hands into the image of Christ while valuing and respecting the full humanity, spirituality, and individuality of each student.
DUTIES:
This person will assist the Director in the spiritual formation of all children, teens, and families at the parish. They will do this by helping teach Sunday School (3yrs-6th grade), Confirmation Class, and Middle School Youth Group each Sunday. They will also help guide and lead a discussion for High School Youth Group on Sundays as well. They will plan and conduct three seasonal activities during the weekend (e.g., fall apple picking, spring swan boats) over a year for pre-teens and teens. They will be in charge of leading Sunday formation when the program director is away (4-9 weeks a year).
This job entails being available Sundays throughout the year and attending a few nightly meetings a few times a month. One must also be available to help, lead, and attend an outreach/relationship-building opportunity with one of our ministry partners with children, teens, and families at least once a month.
This job will not exceed 15 hours a week.
Position begins August/September 2021 (flexible startup date)
COMPENSATION:
Pay: $19,500.00 - $27,300.00 per year ($25-$35 per an hour) based on experience and education.
Two weeks off of paid vacation and also a paid week off between Christmas and the New Year.
Nursery, Children and Youth Ministries Assistant, Part-Time, UMC: Cambridge, MA
Nursery, Children and Youth Ministries Assistant
Harvard-Epworth United Methodist Church
Position: (8 hours/week)
Reports to: Pastor
The Nursery, Children and Youth Ministries Assistant is responsible for care of young children during worship, and assisting with Christian education for children and youth.
Specific Duties:
Provide nursery care for young children during the 11:00 a.m. worship on Sundays during the school year and at summer worship services, as needed.
Provide assistance to Christian education volunteers during the 10:00 a.m. hour on Sundays, utilizing the Godly Play process.
Assist with volunteer management for Sunday School as needed.
Manage CORI checks for volunteers; assist with Safe Sanctuaries training as needed.
Assist with the planning and presentation of the children/youth Christmas pageant.
With pastors, develop and implement plans for youth ministry.
With pastors, develop gathering opportunities for church families with children.
Qualifications:
College graduate, with preference for further specific training in church leadership and theological training.
Spiritually centered with experience within a faith community.
Enjoys hands-on ministry with children, youth and families.
Experience working with a team.
Strategic thinker and able to efficiently accomplish tasks to reach goals.
Able to communicate effectively. Proficient with computers and online platforms (Zoom, Doodle, etc.).
There is a potential for development in Godly Play training in order to lead the Sunday morning Sunday School program, with a compensatory increase in hours and pay.
To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to pastor.barb@harvardepworthchurch.org or Harvard-Epworth UMC, 1555 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge MA 02138.
Pastoral Minister for Young Adults & Communications, Part-Time, Catholic: Boston, MA
OVERVIEW
The Paulist Center is an intentional community in the Catholic tradition. We are an inclusive community dedicated to vibrant worship and social justice ministry. We value full and active participation of all in the worship community and in the ministries and governance of the Paulist Center Community. Members of the community travel to our downtown location from over 100 municipalities from New Hampshire to Cape Cod.
Prior to the pandemic, the Paulist Center had a very vibrant young adult ministry, with young adults active in most of the ministries of the Paulist Center, including almost all advisory bodies. The pandemic impact on in-person events and this demographics’ limited interest in online events has resulted in this ministry operating at a minimal level since March 2020.
The Young Adult Minister would be supervised by the Director, an expert on young adult ministry, as we continue the push to revive this ministry begun in August 2022. Applications reviewed upon receipt.
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
To pastor the young adult community and coordinate some communications of the Paulist Center.
ESTIMATE OF TIME AND COMPENSATION: Total of up to 15 - 20 hours per week with realization that some weeks might occasionally have more hours, and some may have less. $25/hour.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Young Adult Ministry
In consultation with Director, oversee and organize events and initiatives of the Young Adult Ministry in social, spiritual, and service/ social justice realms. Create a new team of Young Adult leaders (last team was in March 2020), and coordinate, facilitate, and train team to begin organizing the events and initiatives themselves. Provide pastoral presence and guidance to the Young Adult Community.
Other Responsibilities
Participate in staff meetings (when/if possible), assist with wider Paulist Center events and initiatives, develop partnerships with young adults in local parishes, colleges, and organizations, occasionally staff front desk or help with other administrative needs of the Center. Opportunity to offer lay reflections to the wider community if candidate is interested and qualified.
Workweek: Must be available to work Sunday late afternoon/evenings (around the 6pm Mass) and other days/evenings as needed and arranged around candidate’s other obligations.
Qualifications: MDiv or MA degree in Theology current student or graduate or similar professional degree. Some ability in communications, graphic design, marketing or similar field and fluency in social media. The appropriate Roman Catholic candidate will have demonstrated leadership ability in ministry either as a volunteer or in a professional position. We are looking for someone who is relational, comfortable serving the pastoral needs of young adults, is enthusiastic about his/her/their Catholic faith and has good communication skills (including public speaking).
To Apply: Send resume and email expressing interest to Patty@paulistcenter.org.
5 Park Street, Boston, MA 02108
T-accessible at Park Street Station
Pastor of Youth and Spiritual Formation, Full-Time, Covenant: Acton, MA
Great Road Church is in search of a full-time (40hrs/wk) pastor to work primarily with youth (grades 6 to 12) and support the spiritual formation of the larger congregation.
The vision of our Next Generation ministry is to foster a sense of belonging, encourage spiritual curiosity, and commission students to serve others. This pastor would be responsible to be the primary gatherer and connector for youth in grades 6 to 12. They would work in collaboration with the Next Gen pastor and lead pastors to create and implement programs and activities that accomplish our vision such as mentoring relationships, discussion groups, retreats, and service projects. This pastor will also have responsibilities connected to the spiritual formation of the congregation. The exact responsibilities depend on the fit between the passion/gifts of the person and the needs of the congregation, but could include supporting our SoulCare ministry, developing small groups, and providing pastoral counseling.
The ideal candidate will be a spiritually mature gifted connector with a love for students. In addition, the candidate will have some level of pastoral training (MDiv preferred, but not required), experience working with youth in a ministry setting, comfortable in a collaborative team environment, committed to inclusion, and capable of interacting with people from diverse theological, spiritual, and cultural backgrounds.
Great Road Church is a Christ-centered, vibrant, inclusive, locally-focused congregation located in the suburban town of Acton, about 30 minutes west of Boston. We are an 8-yr-old church with 200+ regular attenders. To learn more about our church community, visit greatroadchurch.org. If interested to learn more or to apply for this position, send a cover letter to Will Barnett at will@greatroadchurch.org.
Coordinator of Faith Formation, Part-Time, Catholic: Acton MA
Coordinator of Faith Formation: Grades 5-7
Apple Valley Catholic Community, Acton MA
St. Elizabeth of Hungary
St. Isidore
Reports to: Pastor
Part-time, benefits-eligible, exempt, work/life balance
Summary:
The role of Coordinator of Faith Formation Grades 5-7 is to ensure that the faith formation program for grades 5-7 and families are in alignment with the parish mission and vision and are effective in helping children and families take the next steps on their discipleship path. The LIFT model used at the Apple Valley Catholic Community will be used for all grades 5-7.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities.
- Working in concert with the entire staff – integrate the LIFT Model into grades 5-7.
- Using the current EDGE program in place at Apple Valley Catholic:
- Grades 5-7: Continue to offer the EDGE program established for our community.
- Recruit and train LIFT teams of parents to accompany the children & parents through the year. Current teams from past years may be an option.
- Communicate with parents regularly.
- Organize parent volunteers and/or potluck lunch/supper twice a month between October – May.
- Parent and family support for individual students, as needed.
Read the full job description here: Coordinator Grades 5-7 2022 Hire Revised 8_16
If interested, contact frjeff@avcatholic.org.