Author: Kimberly Macdonald
Prof. Wesley Wildman Appointed as Co-Leader of New BU Hariri Institute for Computing Research Program
The Boston University School of Theology (STH), together with the Boston University Hariri Institute for Computing, are excited to announce that STH faculty member Wesley Wildman, Professor of Philosophy, Theology, and Ethics, has been appointed as a co-leader to a new Hariri Institute for Computing, Boston University Focused Research Program for his computational and data-driven […]
Prof. Rady Roldán-Figueroa Named Incoming Director of BU Center for Latin American Studies
Associate Professor of the History of Christianity and Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Rady Roldán-Figueroa has been appointed the incoming Director of the Center for Latin American Studies at the Boston University Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies, announced on May 26, 2021. “I am very excited about this new leadership role with […]
Prof. Nimi Wariboko Interview Featured on KXLU 88.9FM in Los Angeles Area
Walter G. Muelder Professor of Social Ethics Nimi Wariboko was interviewed by Adam Reese of Ofiõ Media Group, and segments of the interview were aired on May 24, 2021 on KXLU.com and 88.9FM in the Los Angeles area. Prof. Wariboko discussed a wide range of topics, such as the global monetary system, Nigerian Pentecostalism, US […]
Summer 2021 COVID-19 Procedures for BUSTH and Campus
June 2021 – Boston University has announced that graduate students who will be attending classes during the Summer 2021 sessions will be a transitionary time of protocols and procedures because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Students should read the following resources for precautions, testing, and information regarding on-campus and Learn from Anywhere learning for Summer 2021. […]
BUSTH Alums Ylisse Bess (STH’17) and Heidi Kugler (STH’97) Reflect on the Challenges of Prison and Hospital Chaplaincy During COVID-19
This article was originally published in focus magazine, the annual scholarly publication of the BU School of Theology, in May 2021. The full magazine is posted here and this article can be found on page 23. Faith and Resilience in a Difficult Time: Two Alums Reflect on the Challenges of Prison and Hospital Chaplaincy During […]
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, […]