Author: Kimberly Macdonald
Dr. Nancy Hardy (STH’19)
Dr. Nancy Hardy’s husband Rick writes, “Dr. Nancy C Hardy, (STH’19), friend, sister, aunt, teacher, mentor, spiritual director, scholar, my beloved wife of nearly 32 years and best friend for more than 40, slept peacefully away from this life and into the arms of her loving God on Tuesday morning, September 24. She had entered […]
Professor Dana Robert Teaches at Institute for Multicultural Ministry
Multicultural ministries in the midst of migration By Klaus Ulrich Ruof and John Calhoun Sept. 27, 2019 | STUTTGART, Germany (UM News) In recent years, Methodist congregations across Europe have opened their doors to refugees, asylum seekers and migrants from distant lands in search of greater freedoms and opportunities. The churches have provided humanitarian assistance to […]
Dean Mary Elizabeth Moore to Step Down as Dean of STH
September 2019 – Mary Elizabeth Moore, Professor of Theology and Education and Dean of the School of Theology, has announced that she plans to step down from her leadership role at the conclusion of the 2019-2020 academic year. Dean Moore joined Boston University as the dean of the School of Theology in January 2009 when she came […]
Rev. Dr. J. Roger Skelley-Watts (STH ’90) Honored at Retirement for Ministry to Huron, Ohio Community
Rev. Dr. J. Roger Skelley-Watts (STH ’90) was honored in the City of Huron, Ohio at the time of his retirement for his service to Huron United Methodist Church. Rev. Dr. Skelley-Watts writes, “After 46 years of ordained United Methodist Ministry, I have retired. I was ordained a Deacon in the Tennessee Conference, 1972; and […]
Rev. Dr. J. Roger Skelley-Watts (STH ’90) Honored at Retirement for Ministry to Huron, Ohio Community
Rev. Dr. J. Roger Skelley-Watts (STH ’90) was honored in the City of Huron, Ohio at the time of his retirement for his service to Huron United Methodist Church. Rev. Dr. Skelley-Watts writes, “After 46 years of ordained United Methodist Ministry, I have retired. I was ordained a Deacon in the Tennessee Conference, 1972; and […]
Hon. Martha Bellinger (STH ’75) Teaches Law for her 30th year
Hon. Martha E. Bellinger, Judge Retired, (STH ‘75) is teaching Religion and The Law again, in her 30th year as an adjunct professor of law at La Verne University School of Law. Judge Bellinger created this course for the law school in 1992, and has been teaching this course about the intersection of American religious […]
Dr. Chuck Grose (STM ’56) Publishes “Dealing with Differences”
Dealing with Differences is the title of Dr. Chuck Grose’s (STH ’56) new book that addresses one of the top pervasive issues of our time! The reader is inductively drawn into each chapter as her/his/their every-day-experiences are framed through the lens of active empathy. In every chapter the reader tells their/his/her own stories when confronting privilege, […]
In Memoriam: Dr. Julius Samuel Scott, Jr. (STH ’68)
Dr. Julius Samuel Scott, Jr., (STH ’68) transitioned on Thursday, August 1, 2019, at his residence in Hilton Head Island, SC. Born in Houston, TX, he was a son of the late Julius S. Scott, Sr., and Bertha Bell Scott. Dr. Scott earned degrees in sociology and religion from Wiley College (with distinction), Garrett-Evangelical […]
Two New Certificate Programs Available Fall 2019
The School of Theology is pleased to announce two new certificate programs that will be available for student enrollment starting this fall semester. These certificates may be earned as part of and simultaneously with other School of Theology (STH) degree programs. According to Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Bryan Stone, “These new certificates are timely and […]
In Memoriam of Bishop C. Dale White (STH ’51 & GRS ’63)
Bishop C. Dale White (STH ’51 & GRS ’63) died on March 29, 2019 in Concord, Massachusetts at the age of 94. Bishop White served as Bishop of the United Methodist Church from 1976-1984 in New Jersey and from 1984 until his retirement in New York. White is survived by his children: Hazel (Leland) Lescalleet […]