Alumni/ae News
Prof. Dana Robert mentioned in BU Today about the History of Boston University
The following is an excerpt from BU Today’s article “Did You Know? 10 BU Trivia Bits for the University’s New President” by C. Daryl Healea, which mentions William Fairfield Warren Distinguished Professor Dana L. Robert, published on October 4, 2023. … That tower was intended to symbolize the originating ideals of Boston University. Those ideals […]
Prof. Peng Yin to Visit Hong Kong to Deliver Lectures, Engage Churches
Assistant Professor of Ethics Peng Yin will visit Hong Kong from November 5-11 to give lectures on Chinese Christianity, queer theology, as well as religion and international politics. His first public lecture is entitled “Christianity and Queerness: Affinities and Their Political Implications.” In it, Yin argues that despite the protracted opposition between Christianity and queerness, […]
MDiv Student Dzidzor featured on WBUR.org
The following is an excerpt from the WBUR.org article “For Boston poet Dzidzor, performance is a lot like church” originally published on October 15, 2023 by Amelia Mason, featuring current Master of Divinity student Dzidzor Azaglo (‘24) and quoting Assistant Professor of New Testament Shively T. J. Smith. It was nearing golden hour at Roxbury Heritage […]
A Message from Dean Pak to Alumni/ae & Friends (Fall 2023)
Dear STH Alumni/ae & Friends, As we welcome our students back to campus for the new academic year, we at the School of Theology are especially grateful for generous supporters like you. Your faithful commitment and care make a world of difference, and I hope you’ll make a gift today to help our students start […]
Bishop LaTrelle E. Easterling (STH’04) issues Statement on Morgan State University Shooting
The following is an excerpt from the Baltimore-Washington Conference of The United Methodist Church article “Message from Bishop Easterling in Response to Morgan State University Shooting” published on October 4, 2023. As we come to grips with the horror of the shooting that took place at Morgan State University in Baltimore, MD, our hearts break and we […]
Prof. Eunil David Cho named Co-Editor of the Journal of Pastoral Theology
Assistant Professor of Spiritual Care and Counseling Eunil David Cho has been elected the co-editor of the Journal of Pastoral Theology, one of the leading journals in the fields of pastoral theology, chaplaincy, and spiritual care. Prof. Cho’s term as co-editor will run through 2027. His co-editor, Dr. Mary Clark Moschella, Roger J. Squire Professor of […]
Reverend Vernon Walker, Jr. (STH’16) Featured in TuftsNow Article on Environmental Justice
The following is an excerpt from the TuftsNow article “Centering Environmental Justice in Climate Solutions” by Laura Ferguson, featuring alum Reverend Vernon Walker, Jr. (STH’16), published on October 10, 2023. The illustration is by Joel Kimmel. At Boston University, Walker started to connect his spiritual calling with ecology. Later, when he was an associate pastor at the […]
Father Dr. Thomas J. Scirghi, S.J. (STH’97) Appointed to Fordham University Board of Trustees
The following is an excerpt from the Fordham News article “Fordham Welcomes Seven New and Return Trustees” by Taylor Ha, featuring alum Father Dr. Thomas J. Scirghi, S.J. (STH’97) , published on October 4, 2023. Father Scirghi is an associate professor of theology at Fordham, where he specializes in the theology of sacraments and liturgy, […]
Dr. Bill J. Leonard (STH’75, GRS’75) Serves as Guest Lecturer for 2023 Davis Lectures Series
The following is an excerpt from the Iredell Free News article “Davis Lecture Series to feature discussion about future of religion in America” featuring alum Dr. Bill J. Leonard (STH’75, GRS’75), published on October 5, 2023. “Bill Leonard is one of our best teachers of American Religious History and astute theological observers of religion in […]
Dr. Paul Detterman (STH’89,’91) Pens Article on Pronouns in Worship
The following is an excerpt from the Church Leaders article “The Potentially Pernicious Power of Pesky Pronouns in Worship” by Dr. Paul Detterman (STH ’89,’91), published on September 29, 2023. Pronouns have always interested me. I listen very carefully for them in many different settings, including pronouns in worship. In conversation between friends and/or lovers pronouns […]