Author: Kimberly Macdonald
Winners of 2024 Hare Preaching Prize Announced
On May 15, 2024, homiletics students at Boston University School of Theology gathered to preach for the Edith P. and Augustus G. Hare Preaching Prize, established by Philomena Hare (’11). The prize has two categories: the first for sermons based on a Biblical or other scriptural text, and the second for sermons for a situation […]
Prof. Steven Sandage co-authors article in The Conversation on stress among spiritual leaders
The following is an excerpt from the article “‘I love this work, but it’s killing me’: The unique toll of being a spiritual leader today” co-authored by Albert and Jessie Danielsen Professor of Psychology of Religion and Theology Steven Sandage, published on June 24, 2024 by The Conversation US. Click here to read the full article. […]
Prof. Dana Robert delivers Plenary Address at 2024 New England Annual Conference
William Fairfield Warren Distinguished Professor Dana Robert delivered the plenary address “Co-Creating Justice and Joy: Decolonizing United Methodist Mission, Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow” at the 2024 New England Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church on June 20, 2024. Introduced by interim Bishop Peggy A. Johnson, Prof. Robert began her remarks by asking, “Giving the […]
BUSTH announces new Adjunct Instructor of Organ
Boston University School of Theology (BUSTH) is pleased to announce the appointment of Erica Johnson as the Adjunct Instructor of Organ for the Master of Sacred Music program. Dr. Johnson comes to Boston University with a distinguished career as a church musician, performer and instructor of the organ. In addition to an active church and […]
PhD candidate Emily Nelms Chastain to join Perkins School of Theology as Instructor
The following is an excerpt from article “Rev. Emily Nelms Chastain to join Perkins August 1 as Instructor in the History of Christianity” featuring PhD candidate Emily Nelms Chastain, published on March 19, 2024. Click here to read the full article. Rev. Emily Nelms Chastain, an ordained deacon in The United Methodist Church and Ph.D. […]
Prof. Nicolette Manglos-Weber quoted on Maine Public Radio
The following is an excerpt from the Maine Public Radio article “African immigration to Maine fuels boom in new churches, bringing distinct forms of Christianity” by Ari Snider, published on June 13, 2024. Click here to read the full article. … Nicolette Manglos-Weber, a professor at Boston University’s School of Theology, said immigration is a major […]
BUSTH Travel Seminar explores Hawai’ian culture and religious history
By Madison Chau (’24). Photos courtesy of Madison Chau and Philip Kirui (’24). On May 21, 2024, STH faculty members Choi Hee An, Cristian De La Rosa, and Charlene Zuill led students and staff on a travel seminar to Honolulu, Hawai’i. With a focus on postcolonial and decolonial theory and methodologies, the group had a […]
MDiv student Anna Jeide-Detweiler awarded Boston University Women’s Guild Scholarship
What do BU researchers, genetic counselors, philosophers, psychologists, master flutists, visual artists, mothers, and mothers-to-be have in common? They are among the 55 recipients of the 2024 BU Women’s Guild (BUWG) scholarships. This year, the BUWG awarded over $250,000 to support BU graduate students. The BUWG scholarships support women, and those who identify as female, in Boston University […]
Dean Robert A. Hill Opinion Article published by BU Today
The following is an excerpt from Dean of Marsh Chapel and School of Theology Professor of New Testament and Pastoral Theology Robert Allan Hill’s opinion article “POV: Schism in the Methodist Church Explained,” published on May 29, 2024 on BU Today. The views and opinions expressed herein are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the […]
Emilie Townes named Martin Luther King, Jr. Professor of Religion and Black Studies
The following is an excerpt from BU Today’s article “Leading Womanist Ethicist and Theologian Named New MLK Professor of Religion and Black Studies at STH” by Steve Holt published on May 28, 2024. … Emilie Townes was all set to retire in two years from the Divinity School at Vanderbilt University and return to teaching […]