Alumni/ae Publications
Rev. Canon Cristina F. Rathbone (’09) authors “The Asylum Seekers: A Chronicle of Life, Death, and Community at the Border”
Rev. Canon Cristina F. Rathbone (’09) recently released her text The Asylum Seekers: A Chronicle of Life, Death, and Community at the Border. The book description reads: “A remarkable, decimating work of reporting by award-winning journalist and priest Cristina Rathbone about asylum seekers trapped at a port of entry to the US: the trauma they […]
Dr. Stephen Stacks (’12) to release “The Resounding Revolution: Freedom Song after 1968”
Dr. Stephen Stacks (’12) authored the text, The Resounding Revolution: Freedom Song after 1968, set to be released in May of 2025. The book description reads: “Far from being bounded by the timeframe of the 1960s, freedom song continues to evolve as a tool both of historical memory and of present activism. Stephen Stacks looks […]
Dr. Carolynne Hitter Brown (’09) authors upcoming work, “Singing through Struggle Music, Worship, and Identity in Postemancipation Black Churches”
Dr. Carolynne Hitter Brown (’09) authored Singing through Struggle: Music, Worship, and Identity in Postemancipation Black Churches to be released on May 15, 2025. The book description reads: “Singing through Struggle: Music, Worship, and Identity in Postemancipation Black Churches offers an innovative look at the vital role music and worship played in nurturing Black citizenship and identity […]
Rev. Deborah Loomis LaFond (’96) publishes children’s book, “The Laughing Giraffe”
Reverend Deborah Loomis LaFond (’96) authored the 2024 children’s book titled The Laughing Giraffe. The book description reads: “The Laughing Giraffe is a story about Thulani, a gentle and quiet giraffe living in the savanna of Southern Africa. With his long, thick lashes, Thulani captivates everyone around him. Join Thulani on an adventure filled with surprise when […]
Professor Emeritus Walter E. Fluker (’88) announces Digital Version of The Papers of Howard Washington Thurman
Martin Luther King, Jr. Professor Emeritus of Ethical Leadership Walter E. Fluker (’88) is pleased to announce the digital version of The Papers of Howard Washington Thurman, a comprehensive five-volume documentary edition, is now live and freely accessible to the public. This significant milestone has been made possible by the collaborative efforts of The Howard […]
BUSTH announces Faculty Publications and Presentations for January 2025
The School of Theology is pleased to announce the following faculty publications and scholarly presentations for January 2025: Debbie Brubaker (’11) Presentation: “Grief Reminders when #BlackLivesMatter,” American Academy of Religion, Religion and Popular Culture Unit and Religion, Media, and Culture Unit, San Diego, CA, November 2024. Presentation: “Hopeless Disorientation and the Unimaginable Future of Whiteness,” […]
Dr. Danielle Tumminio Hansen (’14) authors “Trauma-Informed Spiritual Care: Interventions for Safety, Meaning, Reconnection, and Justice”
Dr. Danielle Tumminio Hansen (’14) released her latest work titled Trauma-Informed Spiritual Care: Interventions for Safety, Meaning, Reconnection, and Justice. The book description reads: “Trauma pervades every part of human existence. From birth to death, there is no moment in which a human being is completely immune, with experts estimating that a majority of people will experience […]
Rev. Dr. Olusegun Solomon Osineye (’18,’22) authors “Neighborhood Transformation: A Specialized Ministry to African Immigrants”
Reverend Dr. Olusegun Solomon Osineye, (’18,’22) recently published the 2024 text titled Neighborhood Transformation: A Specialized Ministry to African Immigrants The book description reads: “Neighborhood Transformation is a Christian re-imagination of compassionate ministry through the application of the practice of biblical hospitality. This book advocates the creation of community outreach programs focused on emotional support, legal […]
Dr. Gina Ann Zurlo (’17) Published in Review of Religious Research
The following is the abstract from Dr. Gina Ann Zurlo’s article “Gender Gaps in World Christianity: Membership, Participation, and Leadership,” published by the Religious Research Association on September 25, 2024. Click here to read the full article. “This article presents findings from recent research that nuances gender gaps in World Christianity utilizing quantitative data on religious membership, participation, […]
Reverend Dr. Gregory W. McGonigle (’21) authors “Religious Diversity and University Chaplaincy Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, and Humanist Chaplaincy in Higher Education”
Reverend Dr. Gregory William McGonigle, (’21) authored the 2024 text titled Religious Diversity and University Chaplaincy: Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, and Humanist Chaplaincy in Higher Education The book description reads: “Since the 1990s, the religious diversity of United States universities has increased, with growing numbers of students, faculty, and staff who are Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, and […]