The Boston University School of Theology’s six top-read stories from 2025 showcase the depth and breadth of our faculty expertise and outreach, our outstanding alumni and students, as well as the importance of our community and belonging. Look back on 2025 by reading these top posts one more time as we usher in 2026 together.
Boston University awarded grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to launch “The New Wineskins Network”
October 2025
Led by Rev. Dr. Anastasia Kidd (’04,’18) and Dr. Chad Moore (’16,GRS’24), this new contextual education initiative will build sustainable, collaborative infrastructure for student and clergy formation across the Boston region.
BUSTH announces Distinguished Alumni for 2025
August 2025
A celebration of our four 2025 distinguished alumni and their achievements was an integral part of our annual Community Day on September 24. Watch when our distinguished alumni received their awards.
Boston University awarded $5.2 million grant from Templeton Foundation to integrate virtue and flourishing within mental healthcare
August 2025
Led by co-principal investigators Steven J. Sandage of Boston University and Jesse J. Owen of University of Denver, this project will address a growing need among therapists for training on how to integrate relational virtues and human flourishing into clinical practice.
Boston University awarded grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to continue “Trauma-Responsive Congregations” Initiative
May 2025
This project will help Boston University scale the work of supporting urban congregations in addressing collective trauma through an innovative, interdisciplinary approach. The new grant will enable the project to continue through 2028.
Boston University School of Theology announces the Inaugural Fr. Vincent Machozi (’15) Colloquium
August 2025
The inaugural Fr. Vincent Machozi Colloquium is a new academic gathering dedicated to advancing dialogue and scholarship at the critical intersection of climate change, environmental justice, and conflict transformation on the African continent.
BUSTH launches new Online Master of Divinity
November 2025
Through rigorous academics and spiritual formation combined with practical ministry experience, the new Online Master of Divinity (OMDiv) program prepares students for ordained or lay ministry, all within a supportive and interactive virtual community.