Author: Kimberly Macdonald
“Faith at the Intersections: A Collection of Writings for Black and LGBTQ Communities in and beyond the United Methodist Church”
Rev. Gil Caldwell (STH ’58), Rev. Dr. Pamela Lightsey (Former STH Dean of Community Life), and Bishop Melvin Talbert published “Faith at the Intersections: A Collection of Writings for Black and LGBTQ Communities in and beyond the United Methodist Church” in 2017 and we share it with you now as a resource after the recent […]
Rev. Dr. Shively T. J. Smith to Appear in History Channel Special
Rev. Dr. Shively T. J. Smith, Assistant Professor of New Testament, will appear as an expert on the History Channel series “Jesus: His Life”. The showings begin on Monday, March 25 at 8pm EDT, and with two back-to-back episodes weekly leading to Easter (March 25, April 1, April 8, and April 15). The story is […]
Cry Against Terror: A Message from Dean Moore about the New Zealand Shooting
March 15, 2019 Dear Beloved Community, Our neighbors, half-way across the world, have been terrorized, and we grieve and cry out with them. While people prayed in the Al Noor and Linwood Mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, a horrifying attack took 49 lives and injured many more, including children and families. We grieve for those […]
New England and Northeast Responses to United Methodist General Conference
In response to the recent ruling at the February United Methodist Church General Conference meeting in St. Louis, the following statements have been issued by the New England Board of Ordained Ministry, New England Conference Bishop Sudarshana Devadhar, and the New England Jurisdictional Committee on Ministry. Please see those statements below. Message from Co-Chairs of the […]
School of Theology Welcomes New Assistant Professor of Theology
Boston, MA – March 13, 2019 – Boston University School of Theology is pleased to announce the new appointment of new full-time faculty member Filipe Maia, who will begin on July 1, 2019, for the 2019-2020 academic year. Professor Maia will join the faculty as Assistant Professor of Theology. Professor Maia focuses his work in postmodern theology […]
News from Bishop Devadhar and New England Conference Cabinet
The United Methodist Church New England Conference Cabinet and Bishop Sudarshana Devadhar have released an important statement in response to the February 2019 United Methodist Church General Conference decision. Please find that statement here: New England Conference Cabinet offers a response to the 2019 General Conference
Associate Dean Stone interviewed in Christian Science Monitor
March 7, 2019 – Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and E. Stanley Jones Professor of Evangelism Bryan P. Stone is featured in the Christian Science Monitor story “Pray and Wash: Finding a church in unexpected places.” The article discusses how alternative churches are popping up throughout the country in direct contrast with institutionalized forms of religion. […]
Rev. Yoo Cha Yi (STH ’93)
Rev. Yoo Cha Yi (STH ’93), an elder in the New England Annual Conference, passed away on March 4, 2019. Rev. Yi served Maine churches in Brownville Junction, Milo, Strong and Salem; Massachusetts churches in Walpole, Athol, South Athol and East Harwich; and New Hampshire churches in Suncook, Tilton-Northfield, Colebrook and Pittsburg. Please keep her […]
Rev. Dr. Earl Kent Brown (STH ’53, GRS ’56, and STH Faculty ’64-’86)
July 26, 1925 – December 5, 2018 Rev. Dr. Earl Kent Brown received his “Heavenly Reward”, following a long and rewarding life, including as Assistant Professor of History for 7 years at Baldwin Wallace College in Berea, Ohio, and then for 33 years at Boston University as Professor of Church History until his retirement in […]
Rev. Dr. Robert Smith (STH ’58) Passed on February 28, 2019
Rev. Dr. Robert Smith (STH ’58) passed on February 28, 2019 at the age of 85. Rev. Robert Smith was born in Birmingham, Alabama. He did his undergraduate work at Tuskegee Institute. While at Tuskegee he discovered a young lady in the incoming freshman class. They began a loving relationship and finally married in 1956. […]