Author: Kimberly Macdonald
Dr. Debbie Brubaker (’11) named 2026-27 Barbara Wheeler Fellow
Boston University School of Theology (BUSTH) is pleased to announce that Debbie Brubaker, Director of Online and Hybrid Programs and Lecturer, has been named a 2026-27 Barbara Wheeler Fellow through the Center for the Study of Theological Education at Auburn Seminary. Brubaker’s research project, Adaptive Online Administration: Staffing, Stress, and Structural Wellbeing at ATS Seminaries […]
BUSTH publishes annual FOCUS Magazine for 2026
The Boston University School of Theology (BUSTH) is pleased to announce the 2026 publication of its annual magazine focus. This issue’s theme is how the BUSTH is fostering a community of “prophetic witness,” which showcases important public outreach work being done by our alumni, students, faculty, and staff. Features include close-ups on faculty, including promotions […]
BUSTH celebrates Class of 2026
On Saturday, May 16, 2026, the Boston University School of Theology held its annual convocation ceremony and celebrated one of its most diverse classes ever. Friends and families of the graduates gathered in person at Marsh Chapel for the hooding and diploma ceremony, and many more were able to watch live online (see recording below). […]
BUSTH Professor Emeritus Christopher Evans (’86) receives 2026 Fulbright US Scholar Award
Boston University School of Theology (BUSTH) Professor Emeritus of History of Christianity & Methodist Studies Christopher Evans (’86) has received a prestigious Fulbright US Scholar Award to teach in Norway. Prof. Evans will serve as a visiting scholar at the University of Oslo during the Fall 2026 semester. Prof. Evans will teach an undergraduate course […]
BUSTH announces Faculty Publications and Presentations for May 2026
The School of Theology is pleased to announce the following faculty publications, grants, and scholarly presentations for May 2026: Cristian de la Rosa Grant: Wabash Center for a project titled “Latina scholars: building generational bridges and crossing academic borderlands.” This is an exploration by and about Latinas serving as faculty in seminaries. Daryl Ireland (’15) […]
Rev. Tom Sears (’59) honored for Lifetime of Generosity to BUSTH
Last week, the Boston University School of Theology (BUSTH) welcomed alumnus Rev. Tom Sears (’59) into Boston University’s William Fairfield Warren Society with a surprise reception, in recognition of more than 60 years of extraordinary generosity and philanthropic leadership. Through cumulative giving exceeding $1 million, Sears has helped shape the life and future of the […]
Prof. Jimmy McCarty featured in BU Today “Words of Wisdom for the Class of 2026” Video
Click here to read the article originally published on May 8, 2026 by BU Today. Clinical Assistant Professor of Religion & Conflict Transformation Jimmy McCarty appears in the video below at time stamp 0:10.
For Such a Time As This: BUSTH Faculty Members respond to Ongoing Democratic Crises
By Nathan Davis Hunt (‘29) What does theology need to learn and what does it have to teach “for such a time as this?” In a time when democracy is in crisis, what is the relevance of theological education to the pursuit of a more democratic and just present? So asks a group of faculty […]
BUSTH Faculty featured in Scene at BU in BU Today
Clinical Assistant Professor of Religion & Conflict Transformation Jimmy McCarty, Martin Luther King, Jr. Professor of Religion & Black Studies emilie m. townes, and Associate Professor of New Testament Shively T. J. Smith were on the panel for the inaugural Boston University Shares Values lecture on April 29. Photo by Cydney Scott. Click here to […]
BUSTH announces 2026 Student Leadership Awards
On Wednesday, April 29, the BUSTH community gathered for the final Wednesday Community Day of the academic year. During community lunch, Dean G. Sujin Pak, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Rady Roldán-Figueroa, and Associate Dean for Students and Community Life Nicolette Manglos-Weber awarded 11 outstanding students their certificates reflecting their extraordinary contributions to the School and their fellow […]