Author: Kimberly Macdonald
Recent Publications by Wariboko and Robert
Professor Nimi Wariboko recently published Ethics and Society in Nigeria. In this book, Prof. Wariboko studies forms of religious, political, and revolutionary identities and then assesses their usefulness for the transformation of Nigeria’s identity. “From ‘Give Us Friends’ to ‘Other Sheep I Have’: Transnational Friendship and Edinburgh 1910” was recently published by Professor Dana Robert. In the […]
Prof. Christopher Evans on Chronicle tonight
April 11, 2019 – Professor Christopher Evans was recently interviewed by WCVB-5 in Boston for inclusion on their nightly show, Chronicle. Tonight’s story, “Preserving the Past Through Churches”, features Prof. Evans and his expertise on church history. Click here to see the full story, which will air for the first time at 7:30pm EDT tonight: https://www.wcvb.com/article/preserving-the-past-through-churches/27118803
Celebrating 150 Years of United Methodist Women
April 4, 2019 – Published on unitedmethodistwomen.org On March 23, 1869, eight women gathered at Tremont Street Methodist Episcopal Church in Boston and founded the Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society. On the same date in 2019, Methodist women marked the 150th anniversary of this organization, now known as United Methodist Women, with a celebration at Boston University […]
Rev. Megan Stowe (STH ’04) appointed as District Superintendent of Central Massachusetts
Rev. Megan Stowe, who received her Master of Divinity from BU School of Theology in 2004 was recently appointed as District Superintendent of Central Massachusetts. Rev. Stowe will begin this appointment on July 1, 2019. To read the full announcement from Bishop Sudarshana Devadhar, click here.
Dr. Herman O. Kelly, Jr (STH ’83) will serve as the Keynote Speaker at Louisiana State University
Dr. Herman O. Kelly, Jr. (STH ’83) Pastor Of Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Baton Rouge, Louisiana will serve as the Keynote Speaker at Student-Athlete Support Summit at Louisiana State University on Friday April 5, 2019. He will be addressing counselors and support staff to help athletes succeed in their academic endeavors. Dr. Kelly […]
Dean Moore and School of Theology featured in UMNS Story about General Conference 2019
March 28, 2019 – The United Methodist News Service recently posted another recap of the General Conference 2019 decision affirming the church’s ban on LGBTQ individuals serving as clergy or church officials performing same-sex marriage ceremonies. Boston University School of Theology was featured twice in this article; firstly, using a photo taken by Director of Enrollment […]
Rev. Dr. Robert “Bob” Hibbard (STH ’54, GRS ’57) passed on March 18, 2019
The Rev. Dr. Robert B. Hibbard (STH ’54, GRS ’57), 92, beloved husband of Elaine Arnsbarger Hibbard for 65-years, died Monday, March 18, 2019 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers. A memorial service will be held Monday, April 1, 2019 at 11AM at St. John’s United Methodist Church with The Rev. Dr. W. Timothy McClendon and Rev. […]
Jen Bloesch (STH ’18) starts as Agrarian Youth Mentor and Supervisor at Gideon’s Garden and Grace Church
Jen Bloesch (STH MDiv Graduate 2018) recently began as the first Agrarian Youth Mentor and Supervisor at Gideon’s Garden and Grace Church, an Episcopal Community in the Southern Berkshires. To learn more about Jen and Gideon’s Garden, visit their website here.
Significant Honors for Professor Nimi Wariboko
Professor Nimi Wariboko has a list of upcoming achievements and honors to add to his list of lifetime achievements and awards. He will be inducted into the American Theological Society in the Society’s meeting in Princeton Theological Seminary this weekend, beginning March 22. Other School of Theology faculty among the select 100 members are Professor […]
Mary Baker Eddy Library Hosts Podcast with STH Alum Dr. Ruth Duck (’89)
The Mary Baker Eddy Library Podcast Series Seekers and Scholars recently hosted Dr. Ruth Duck (STH ’89) for an episode entitled “Hymns of Our Time,” exploring Dr. Ruth Duck’s hymn writing. Listen to the episode here.