Alumni/ae News
Arthur Chen (’96) and Burmese Students have Refurbished Adoniram Judson’s Birthplace into a Museum
This article was originally written by Angela Lu Fulton and published on Christianity Today titled, “A Baptist Brought Jesus to Burma. His Spiritual Descendants Bought His Birthplace” on October 12, 2026, and can be found here featuring Alumnus Arthur Zawwynn Chen (’96). Whenever diaspora Burmese Christians gathered in Boston, they would drive up to the […]
Tex Sample (’60) Releases a New Publication, “Challenging the Power Order for the Common Good”
Alumnus Tex Sample (Robert B. And Kathleen Rogers Professor Emeritus of Church and Society at The Saint Paul School of Theology) has published his latest work titled, “Challenging the Power Order for the Common Good,” being his 16th publication. This scholarly work is an x-ray on the way power oder has been working. The following is an […]
Cynthia Perry (‘23) has made contributions to the Episcopal City Mission’s distribution efforts for reparations
The following article titled, “Episcopal City Mission distributes $2.75 million in reparations to Massachusetts organizations supporting justice” was originally written by Shireen Korkzan published on Episcopal News Service on 09/15/2026, featuring STH Alumnus Cynthia Perry (’23). [Episcopal News Service] Episcopal City Mission, a Boston nonprofit affiliated with the Diocese of Massachusetts, distributed $2.75 million in reparations […]
A Witness and a Martyr
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 8. By Marc Chalufour. 10 years after the assassination of Vincent Machozi (’15), the STH community reflects on his legacy Vincent Machozi arrived at Boston University’s School […]
Prof. Timothy Adkins-Jones published in Christian Century
The following is an excerpt from the Christian Century article “The limits of our convictions (Romans 14:1-12)” by Assistant Professor of Homiletics Timothy Adkins-Jones (’09,’21) published on September 11, 2026. The views and opinions expressed herein are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Boston University School of Theology, its employees, […]
BUSTH announces Faculty Publications and Presentations for September 2026
The School of Theology is pleased to announce the following faculty publications, grants, and scholarly presentations for September 2026: Timothy Adkins-Jones (’09,’21) Let the Church Say Amen!: Practicing a Black Communal Homiletic. Fortress Press, 2026. “September 6: 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time.” The Christian Century, Sept. 2026, p. 25. “September 13: 24th Sunday in Ordinary […]
BUSTH announces Distinguished Alumni for 2026
The Boston University School of Theology (BUSTH) is pleased to announce this year’s Distinguished Alumni for 2026. A list of previous winners can be found on the BUSTH website. “The 2026 Distinguished Alumni are communal leaders extraordinaire. Exceptionally integrating academic excellence, compassionate outreach, and organizational genius, they have cultivated transformative communities across the globe by […]
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 […]
Elizabeth Siwo-Okundi, Ph.D., (’05,’18) Appointed as Assistant Professor of Congregational Studies and Leadership at the Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary (LPTS)
This article was originally published by Louisville Seminary, titled “Louisville Seminary Welcomes Dr. Elizabeth J.A. Siwo-Okundi as Assistant Professor of Congregational Studies and Leadership” on July 1, 2026 Elizabeth J. A. Siwo-Okundi, Ph.D., (’05,’18) has been appointed as Assistant Professor of Congregational Studies and Leadership, “effective July 1, 2026” by Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary (LPTS). Dr. […]
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 […]