Author: Kimberly Macdonald
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. […]
Rev. Shirley Mattson (STH ’85)
Rev. Shirley Mattson (STH ’85) died on Sunday morning, February 24, at the Eastside Center for Rehab in Bangor, ME. Shirley served Maine churches in Chebeague Island, Woodland, Hodgdon, North Bucksport and Penobscot before retiring in 1999. Please keep Shirley’s family in your prayers. A celebration of her life will be planned at a later date. Words of condolence may be sent […]
Rev. Dr. Evans Edgar Crawford, Jr. (STH ’46 & GRS ’57)
Rev. Dr. Evans Edgar Crawford (STH ’46 & GRS ’57), Dean Emeritus of Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel at Howard University, died Feb.16. He served nearly 50 years in a number of appointments at Howard University, including Dean of Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel, Professor of Christian Ethics, Associate Dean of the School of Divinity and Interim Vice […]
Statement from Association of United Methodist Theological Schools during General Conference Plenary Session
The following statement was read aloud by Kim Ingram, a deacon from North Carolina who serves on the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry, on the closing day of the United Methodist General Conference. ———- Association of United Methodist Theological Schools: Statement delivered during plenary session of the United Methodist Special General Conference February 26, 2019 […]
Dr. Kenneth Allen (GRS ’67 & STH ’67)
Dr. Kenneth Allen (GRS ’67 & STH ’67) passed away peacefully in Toronto, Canada on January 28, 2019 at the age of 89 years old. You can read his full Obituary here.
Rev. Dr. Donald “Don” Gillies (STH ’61 & ’91)
Rev. Dr. Donald Gillies (STM ’61 & DMin ’91) passed away on September 4, 2018. You can read his full Obituary here.
A Letter to Prospective BU School of Theology Students – Responding to the UMC 2019 General Conference
We invite prospective students to read the following personal letter written by Director of Enrollment Rev. Dr. Anastasia E. B. Kidd (STH’04,’18). As a prospective student to Boston University School of Theology (BUSTH) you deserve a word from our institution with regard to the General Conference of the United Methodist Church (UMC), which ended last night in […]