Author: Kimberly Macdonald
Prof. Nimi Wariboko featured in BBC Sounds Documentary on Christianity in Africa
Walter G. Muelder Professor of Social Ethics Nimi Wariboko contributed to the BBC Sounds Documentary “Nigeria and the song of the bell.” The documentary focuses on the overall global decline of Christianity but its growth on the African continent—and in particular, in Nigeria. When asked by host by Hannah Ajala if he thought the decline […]
Prof. James McCarty featured in BU’s Bostonia Magazine highlighting Faculty Activism
The following is an excerpt from Bostonia’s article “BU Faculty Combine Academics and Activism—with Social Justice at the Core” by Jessica Colarossi, featuring Assistant Clinical Professor of Religion and Conflict Transformation James McCarty, published on August 9, 2023. … When the Job is Activism James McCarty, a School of Theology assistant clinical professor of religion […]
Prof. James McCarty quoted in USA Today about teaching Black History in America
The following is an excerpt from USA Today’s article “Black history is under attack across US from AP African American Studies to ‘Ruby Bridges’” by Alia Wong, featuring a quote by Assistant Clinical Professor of Religion and Conflict Transformation James McCarty, published on August 23, 2023. … What would MLK Jr. do? James McCarty, a […]
Rev. Dr. Anastasia Kidd (’04,’18) featured in The Provincetown Independent
The following is an excerpt from The Provincetown Independent article “Anastasia Kidd preaches fat liberation” by Georgia Hall, featuring Director of Contextual Education Anastasia Kidd (STH’04, ’18), published on August 16, 2023. Anastasia Kidd’s new book, Fat Church: Claiming a Gospel of Fat Liberation, fearlessly tackles the American industrial diet complex and unravels the threads of structural […]
Prof. Rebecca Copeland featured in BU’s The Brink
The following is an excerpt from The Brink article “What Can the Bible Teach Us about Fighting Climate Change?” by Corinne Steinbrenner, featuring Assistant Professor of Theology Rebecca Copeland, published on August 15, 2023. … In her research and teaching, Copeland focuses on the intersection of ecology and theology: she examines Christian texts and doctrines […]
Prof. Nicolette Manglos-Weber writes about Ghana’s National Cathedral in The Conversation
The following is an excerpt from the article “Ghana’s plans for a national cathedral are mired in controversy and delays – but also reflect religion’s strong role in the nation’s identity” by Associate Professor of Religion and Society Nicolette Manglos-Weber, published on August 15, 2023 by The Conversation US. Ghana’s government aims to build a […]
BUSTH announces David Anderson Hooker as Visiting Professor for Fall 2023
Boston University School of Theology is pleased to announce the appointment of David Anderson Hooker as visiting associate professor of religion and conflict transformation for the fall 2023 semester. Dr. Hooker will be teaching two courses this fall, TC 871 Spiritual Formation for Peacebuilders and TS 807 Transitional Justice and Reconciliation: Healing and Collective Wounds. […]
Prof. Steven Sandage quoted in The Washington Post
The following is an excerpt from The Washington Post’s article “As churches shrink and pastors retire, creative workarounds are redefining ministry” by Elizabeth E. Evans, featuring a quote by Professor Steven Sandage, published on July 31, 2023. Read the full article. … Steven Sandage, a university scholar and research director at the Danielsen Institute at Boston […]
Prof. Shively T. J. Smith appointed Inaugural Director of PhD Program
The Boston University School of Theology (BUSTH) is pleased to announce that Assistant Professor of New Testament Shively T. J. Smith will serve as the inaugural director of the School’s Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program, effective July 1, 2023. In this new role, Prof. Smith will work closely with Associate Dean Bryan Stone and the […]
Nicolette Manglos-Weber promoted to Associate Professor
The following is an excerpt from the BU Today article “Introducing the Charles River Campus’ Newest Associate Professors” featuring Associate Professor of Religion and Society Nicolette Manglos-Weber, published on June 27, 2023. Click here to read the full article. … “We have had the pleasure of watching these talented colleagues develop from promising junior faculty […]