Alumni/ae News
Online Theological Education that Works
This article was originally published in the 2026 issue of focus magazine, the annual publication of the BU School of Theology. This article can be found on page 28. By Debbie Brubaker (’11), director of online and hybrid programs and lecturer. Building digital communities that center justice and whole-person care for students In my online […]
Prophetic Witnesses
This article was originally published in the 2026 issue of focus magazine, the annual publication of the BU School of Theology. This article can be found on page 18. By Steve Holt. Illustrations by Stephanie Singleton. Hope for Self-Injury through Scar Revision Kate Leavey’s mission in life found her, and it was born from a crisis […]
BU STH Alumnus is New Jersey’s Newly Elected Archbishop of Canada
This article was originally published by Metropolitan Apostolos of New Jersey, titled “Metropolitan Apostolos of New Jersey elected New Archbishop of Canada” on Orthodoxia News Agency on July 2, 2026 His Eminence Metropolitan Apostolos of New Jersey has been elected the new Archbishop of Canada by decision of the Holy and Sacred Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, which commenced […]
The Rev. Dr. Paul H. Lee Is First United Methodist Church of Evanston’s New Pastor
The following is an excerpt from Evanston Now’s article “First United gets New Senior Pastor” by Bill Smith, featuring alumnus Rev. Dr. Paul H. Lee (‘), published on June 26, 2026. A new senior pastor will join First United Methodist Church of Evanston on July 1. The Rev. Dr. Paul H. Lee began his ministerial […]
3 Questions: Jacob Farmer-Rylands (’26)
This article was originally published in the 2026 issue of focus magazine, the annual publication of the BU School of Theology. This article can be found on page 7. By Steve Holt. Photo courtesy of Jacob Farmer-Rylands. In 2025, Master of Theological Studies candidate Jacob Farmer-Rylands (’26) worked as a pastoral development intern at Kailua […]
The Rev. Hyunwoong Hwang (’17) Shares his Life’s Journey to the Call of God
The following is an excerpt from AGRI VIEW’s article “Barn Boards and Baling Wire” featuring alumnus The Rev. Hyunwoong Hwang (’17), published in May 2026. Editor’s note: Most of our ancestors were immigrants coming to this country looking for better lives. As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States, remember the challenges our […]
PhD student Xiaodi Wu (’23,’28) receives 2026 Constant H. Jacquet Research Award
Boston University School of Theology (BUSTH) is pleased to announce that PhD student Xiaodi Wu (’23,’28) is a recipient of the 2026 Constant H. Jacquet Research Award from the Religious Research Association (RRA). The annual award supports outstanding research that applies social scientific methods to the study of religion, with emphasis on projects that offer […]
Reverend Mariama M. White-Hammond, (’17) Launches Jubilee House
This article is originally written and published by Kristen Filipic, titled “Episcopal Network Partners with AME Church to Open Community House” on The LIVING CHURCH on June 16, 2026. A network of intentional communities connected with Episcopal parishes in the Boston area has launched a new community house in connection with an African Methodist Episcopal […]
BUSTH Community Members reflect on importance of Juneteenth
emilie m. townes, Martin Luther King, Jr. Professor of Religion & Black Studies I did not grow up celebrating Juneteenth in the Black community of Durham, NC. The community did not start celebrating the day until 2006, long after I left home for college in 1973. So, for me, I learned about Juneteenth when I […]
Prof. Timothy Adkins-Jones (’09,’21) one of inaugural annual Gongloff Fellowship awardees
The following is an excerpt from Brite Divinity School’s article “Brite Divinity School Launches New Fellowship to Foster Innovation in Worship and Preaching” featuring Assistant Professor of Homiletics Timothy Adkins-Jones (’09,’21), originally published in June 2026. This fellowship is named in honor of alumnus Rev. Paul Gongloff (’73). … Today, Brite Divinity School is proud […]