Author: Kimberly Macdonald
BUSTH Announces Faculty Publications for May 2021
The School of Theology is pleased to announce the following faculty publications for the month of May 2021: Mary Elizabeth Moore Embracing Sexuality and Gender: Toward Radical Love, Religious Education, DOI: 10.1080/00344087.2021.1917851 Dana Robert Foreword to The Practice of Mission in Global Methodism: Emerging Trends from Everywhere to Everywhere, by Scott, David W., Stephens, Darryl […]
Boston University Commencement 2021 Information
Updated on Monday, May 17. Watch STH Convocation Ceremony May 2021 – Dear graduating students and family members, The University has launched a central website for 2021 Commencement services, including links for the University-wide and School-specific services, access to streaming options, and information for graduating students to obtain caps and gowns. The School of Theology […]
BUSTH Publishes Annual FOCUS Magazine for 2021
May 2021 – The Boston University School of Theology (STH) is pleased to announce the publication of its annual scholarly magazine, focus. The magazine’s theme this year is resilience, and it features close-ups on distinguished alums, an interview with new STH dean Sujin Pak, and thought-provoking articles written by alums and faculty. The featured sermon was […]
Prof. Nicolette Manglos-Weber Featured in Sociology of Religion Journal Podcast
Assistant Professor of Religion and Society Nicolette Manglos-Weber was featured on the April 22, 2021 podcast published by the Sociology of Religion Journal to discuss her new research work on global faith communities in the African diaspora, and lived religion and social welfare. In this podcast, she discusses her recent article The Contexts of Spiritual […]
Dean Pak Addresses the Chauvin Trial Verdicts
April 21, 2021 Dear Beloved Community, Moments before the verdicts of the Derek Chauvin trial came in a little after 5pm ET yesterday, I found myself trembling, holding my breath, afraid, yet hopeful. Then the verdicts were announced, and I let out a long breath. Many of us have been holding our breath for weeks, […]
BUSTH MDiv Students Win Second Place in Innovate@BU New Venture Competition
This article featuring student Kimberly Bress (MDiv’21) was published by Daily Free Press on April 15, 2021. As of April 20, Kimberly and project partners Cindy Rassi (MDiv’22) and Maria Fernandes-Dominique won second place in the Innovate@BU New Venture Competition for a prize of $8,000 to start their non-profit Turn In. Reach Out. The following is […]
Prof. Shively Smith Publishes Letter Addressed to President Biden and Vice President Harris
April 19, 2021 – As part of the national campaign 100 days 100 Letters, Assistant Professor of New Testament Shively T. J. Smith has written a letter addressed to the Biden-Harris Administration and members of the 117th Congress. In her letter and accompanying video, she asks the nation’s elected leaders to commit to following Howard Thurman’s […]
BUSTH Announces Faculty Publications for April 2021
The School of Theology is pleased to announce the following faculty publications for the month of April 2021: Steven Sandage With Peter J. Jankowski, Steven J. Sandage, David C. Wang & Peter Hill: “Relational spirituality profiles and flourishing among emerging religious leaders,” The Journal of Positive Psychology, DOI: 10.1080/17439760.2021.1913637. With Worthington, E. L.: “Forgiveness and […]
Prof. Dana Robert Cited by Center for Action and Contemplation
This original article by Fr. Richard Rohr, OFM was published by the Center for Action and Contemplation on April 14, 2021. The following is an excerpt only. Please click here to read the original article. A Friendship with Jesus No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. You are my friends […]
BUSTH to Host Webinar on Naming Anti-Asian Sentiment and Violence
The School of Theology Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Office invites you to participate in its next webinar panel on Wednesday, April 7 at 7pm ET, which will be facilitated by Dean Sujin Pak. Panelists include: Prof. Courtney Goto Sori Kang, MDiv student Shaunesse’ Jacobs, PhD student Sangwon Yang, STH Registrar Prof. Rady Roldán-Figueroa Topics will […]