Author: Bryan P Stone
Assistant Professor of Black Church Studies
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF BLACK CHURCH STUDIES Boston University School of Theology BOSTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY invites applications for a full-time non-tenure track position in Black Church Studies at the rank of Assistant Professor, to begin in Fall 2017. The successful candidate will be an outstanding scholar and researcher, holding a PhD, ThD, or equivalent […]
STH Launches New Distance-Based DMin in Fall 2014
Boston University has approved the School of Theology’s proposal to redesign its existing, long-standing residential D.Min. into a mixed-delivery program that can be pursued through a combination of intensive on-site D.Min. seminars and distance education courses that students can take from their home location. The new model focuses on Transformational Leadership and can be completed […]
Prof. Dana Robert joins panel discussion on "Advancing the Global Human Condition: Challenges & Opportunities."
On February 6, 2014, in celebration of the newly established Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies at BU, the BU Alumni Association held a panel discussion for students and alumni in Santa Monica, CA. The Panel was entitled, “Advancing the Global Human Condition: Challenges & Opportunities.” Panelists: Andrew Bacevich, expert in U.S. foreign policy […]
David Farley (STH '78)
Reverend David Farley (STH ’78) has ministered for more than 30 years as pastor of Echo Park United Methodist Church in the urban core of Los Angeles. Pastor Farley & Echo Park UMC were involved in both the original Sanctuary Movement for Central American Refugees in the 80s and the New Sanctuary Movement for undocumented […]
Bishop Deborah Lieder Kiesey (STH '76)
Bishop Deborah Lieder Kiesey (STH ’76) first felt a calling to the ordained ministry while a student at Boston University School of Theology. Ordained Deacon in 1974 and Elder in 1977, she served churches in the Iowa Annual Conference. She was elected to the episcopacy in 2004 at which time she began serving as the […]
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 […]
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 […]
Yo Han Bae (STH '07)
Reverend Dr. Yo Han Bae (STH 2007) graduated from Boston University with a Th.D. and has been teaching at Presbyterian College and Theological Seminary since 2008. Prof. Bae’s primary research interest is the comparative study between Christian Theology and East-Asian religious traditions (Buddhism, Daoism, Confucianism). He is also interested in seeking the solid and evangelical […]
Soo-Young Kwon (STH '95)
Soo-Young Kwon (STH ’95) is Professor of Pastoral Theology at United Graduate School of Theology, Yonsei University, Korea. Dr. Kwon is also director of Yonsei University Center for Counseling and Coaching Services. He initiated the very first academic training program of Coaching (Clergy/Pastoral Coaching, Business Executive Coaching, and Study/Life Coaching programs) in Korea in 2007. […]
Ronald Johnson (MDiv '06)
Ronald Angelo Johnson (M.Div., STH 2006) chose BUSTH because of the spiritual impact the writings of alumnus Martin Luther King, Jr. had on his life. A native of rural East Texas, he expected the diversity of theological thought among faculty and classmates to challenge his views. And did it ever! His experience equipped him to […]