Author: Kimberly Macdonald
School of Theology and Brandeis University Awarded Henry Luce Foundation Grant
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Kimberly Macdonald Marketing & Communications Manager Boston University School of Theology 617-358-1858 kmacd@bu.edu Julie Jette Director of Media Relations Brandeis University 781-736-4202 jjette@brandeis.edu BOSTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY AND BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY AWARDED HENRY LUCE FOUNDATION GRANT FOR EDUCATING EFFECTIVE CHAPLAINS PROJECT Boston, MA – December 17, 2018 – Boston University School […]
Faculty Member Tom Porter Announces his Retirement
Co-Director of the Religion and Conflict Transformation Program, Thomas W. Porter, Jr., has announced his retirement from the School of Theology, effective June 2019. Tom joined the School of Theology in 2004 to develop a program in Religion and Conflict Transformation at the invitation of former Dean Ray Hart. About his experience at STH, Tom writes, […]
Reverend Walter H. Schenck (STH ’65) died September 6, 2018
Reverend Walter H. Schenck (STH ’65) died earlier this fall. He earned his Master of Divinity at BU School of Theology before earning a second masters at Southern CT State University. Rev. Schenck worked for the National Mission Board of the United Methodist Church. You can read his full obituary here.
Sungmin Jeon (STH ’12) new pastor at The Oakland/Sidney United Methodist Church
Sungmin Jeon (STH ’12) became the new pastor at The Oakland/Sidney United Methodist Church in October. He earned his Master of Divinity at BU School of Theology. Click here to read more.
Experiencing God’s Presence While Volunteering as an Aid Worker on the US-Mexico Border
This article was published in the School of Theology annual 2017 focus magazine, adapted from a sermon deliveredat Boston University’s Marsh Chapel on October 29, 2016. Please find the full magazine here. This article begins on page 47 of the magazine. What Does it Mean to Enter into the Wounded Body of Christ? By Laura […]
Bishop John Tetteh (STH ’98, 01) publishes book
Bishop John Tetteh published Why You Are Ill and How You Will Heal in August 2018. You can read more about the book here.
Reverend Michael John Balboni, Ph.D. (STH ’07, ’11) publishes book
Rev. Michael J. Balboni, Ph.D. and Tracy A. Balboni published Hostility to Hospitality: Spirituality and Professional Socialization within Medicine in October of this year. This book explores the relationship between spiritual health and American medicine. Read more about the book here. Rev. Balboni currently serves as the Interim Assistant Minister at Park Street Church in Boston, MA.
Richard Gentzler (STH ’83) Publishes Book on Ministry for Older Adults
Dr. Richard Gentzler recently released An Age of Opportunity: Intentional Ministry by, with, and for Older Adults. This book recognizes the importance of older adults in our congregations and sees this population as vital to the life of the church. To find out more about An Age of Opportunity, click here. Dr. Gentzler earned his Doctor of […]
Dr. Stephanie Budwey (STH ’04, STH ’12) joins faculty at Vanderbilt Divinity School
Dr. Stephanie Budwey has joined the faculty at Vanderbilt University’s Divinity School as the Luce Dean’s Faculty Fellow Assistant Professor of the History and Practice of Christian Worship and the Arts. She will also service as the director of Religion in the Arts and Contemporary Culture. Dr. Budwey earned her Master of Sacred Music in […]
Tree of Life Tragedy
October 29, 2018 Dear Beloved Community, Eleven members of our family died on Saturday, worshiping on Shabbat and practicing their faith as God had taught them to do. They worshiped in the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They were sisters and brothers, life partners, admired leaders and elders, and dear friends; yet their […]