Author: Kimberly Macdonald
Provost Morrison: Status of STH Dean Search
Wednesday, July 8, 2020 – In a letter to the Boston University School of Theology community, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer Jean Morrison announced that Mary Elizabeth Moore would continue as dean of the School of Theology through the end of 2020, stepping down on December 31. The University expects to complete the dean search, […]
Faithful Friendships: Prof. Robert’s Publication receives Accolades
Professor Dana Robert’s book Faithful Friendships: Embracing Diversity in Christian Community has been designated among the Top Ten Outstanding Books in Mission Studies, World Christianity, and Intercultural Theology for 2019 by the International Bulletin of Mission Research. The publication has also been featured in a review on the Englewood Review website. “She invites the reader to […]
BUSTH and Chaplaincy Innovation Lab Awarded Wabash Center Grant
Contact: Kimberly Macdonald, Communications Director Boston University School of Theology 617-358-1858 kmacd@bu.edu Michael Skaggs, PhD, Executive Director Chaplaincy Innovation Lab 781-736-4399 mskaggs@brandeis.edu Boston, MA – July 1, 2020 – Boston University School of Theology (BUSTH) and the Chaplaincy Innovation Lab are pleased to announce that the Wabash Center has awarded a grant to support the […]
Anti-Racism Resources from the STH Community
The content of this post was originally sent to the students, faculty, and staff of the School of Theology on June 22, 2020, as a resource aimed to offer our community anti-racism resources and opportunities for engagement. It was last updated on July 5, 2023. What resources (books, articles, media, art, poetry, resource lists, etc.) […]
A Day of Collective Engagement: Racism and Antiracism, Our Realities and Our Roles
Tomorrow, Wednesday, June 24, Boston University will pause for the Day of Collective Engagement: Racism, Antiracism, Our Realities and Our Roles. The day gives an opportunity to listen, learn, and discuss with one another and with leaders across BU. The day begins with a panel moderated by Ibram X. Kendi, Founder of the new BU […]
BUSTH Publishes 2020 FOCUS Magazine
The Boston University School of Theology is pleased to announce the publication of its annual scholarly publication, focus magazine. The 2020 issue features an interview with Dean Mary Elizabeth Moore as she prepares for her retirement, and articles and alum interviews on the topics of the future of the United Methodist Church, humility, colonialism, racism, and […]
BU School of Theology Receives Student Funding through New England Education Society
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Kimberly Macdonald Director, Office of Communications 617-358-1858 kmacd@bu.edu Boston, MA – June 18, 2020 – Boston University School of Theology (BUSTH) is pleased to announce the establishment of a generous endowment of $910.7K to support students, given by the New England Education Society (NEES). The New England Education Society Endowment Fund […]
Associate Dean Hickman-Maynard (’15) shares Thoughts on Juneteenth
As Boston University officially observes the Juneteenth holiday this year, we invite our community to meditate on the words that STH Associate Dean Teddy Hickman-Maynard shared with us on Juneteenth, 2020. “As a 1st generation US citizen – the son of immigrants from Panama and Barbados – I have been grafted into the Black American […]
Resuming Care-Filled Worship and Sacramental Life
The Ecumenical Consultation on Protocols for Worship, Fellowship, and Sacraments published yesterday a guide for resuming gatherings of worship while the pandemic is still present. School of Theology Professor of Worship Karen Westerfield Tucker has been involved with bringing this document to life over the past six weeks, working with other theologians, pastors, scientists, and […]
BU Community Gatherings for the Week of June 8
The following information was originally shared on Saturday, June 6 by the Boston University Diversity & Inclusion team, the Office of the Provost. Please visit www.bu.edu/provost/diversity/ for more information. Please read the descriptions of these meetings carefully, as some apply to specific groups of people on campus. Dear Members of the BU Community, In light […]