Alumni/ae News
Martin Mugerwa (’21) featured in The Atlantic article about current Federal Immigration Policies
The following is an excerpt from the article “‘They never thought Trump would have them deported” by Caitlin Dickerson, featuring alumnus Martin Mugerwa (’21), published on April 15, 2025 on The Atlantic. Speaking to a classroom of students at his alma mater, Boston University’s School of Theology, Martin Mugerwa described how being a chaplain informs […]
Rev. Mariama White-Hammond (’17) leads part of Hands Off! protest at Boston Common
The following is an excerpt from the article “‘We are choosing community’: Anti-Trump rally marches through Boston” featuring alumna Rev. Mariama White-Hammond (’17), published on April 5, 2025 on MassLive. … Reverend Mariama White-Hammond told the crowd that as they marched towards City Hall Plaza, they would walk by the monument honoring Dr. Martin Luther […]
BUSTH welcomes Two New Associate Deans
The Boston University School of Theology (BUSTH) is pleased to announce the new appointments of the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and the Associate Dean for Students and Community Life. Professor of the History of Christianity Rady Roldán-Figueroa (’05) has been appointed as the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, succeeding Bryan Stone, who served on […]
BUSTH announces Faculty Publications and Presentations for March 2025
The School of Theology is pleased to announce the following faculty publications and scholarly presentations for March 2025: Eunil David Cho “Psychospiritual Stress, Trauma, and Migration: Understandings for Displaced Communities” in Reframing Trauma: A Psychospiritual Theory and Theology edited by M. Jan Holton and Jill Snodgrass. Minneapolis, Minnesota: Fortress Press, 2025 Rebecca Copeland Presentation: “Re-thinking […]
BUSTH Community Members share Inspiration during Women’s History Month
The following is an excerpt from the article “The Women who Inspire Us” featuring Martin Luther King, Jr. Professor of Religion and Black Studies Emilie M. Townes and STM student Greta Gaffin (’23,’26), published on March 16, 2025 by BU Today. Each March, the nation celebrates Women’s History Month, honoring the vital role of women […]
The Very Rev. Dr. Marion Pardy (’97) awarded for leadership among interfaith communities
The following is an excerpt from The United Church of Canada’s article, “Dr. Pardy nominated for her interfaith and guaranteed living income (GLI) work,” published on February 4, 2025. Click here to read the full article. “The Very Rev. Dr. Marion Pardy, 37th Moderator of The United Church of Canada, will receive the King Charles Coronation Medal […]
Mr. Sean Glenn (’13) joins in developing Haven Religious Community
The following is an excerpt from The Living Church article by Greta Gaffin (’23, ’28), “Three Members Form a Nascent Religious Community,” published on January 1, 2025. Click here to read the full article. “Haven Religious is an emerging religious community in Hartford, Connecticut that hopes to provide active service to the church and the city. There are three […]
Rev. Dr. Brandon T. Crowley (STH ’12, ’19) Inspiring the Development of Affirming Congregations
The following is an excerpt from The Heights article by Laney McAden and Riley Del Sesto, “He Felt God Call Him to Come Out. Now, He Helps Black Churches Become Safe Spaces for Others To Do the Same,” published on February 17, 2025. Click here to read the full article. “Crowley’s first book, Queering the Black Church: Dismantling Heteronormativity […]
Rev. Kim Engle (’24) serving first appointment with Middleboro, Lakeville churches
The following is an excerpt from the Nemasket Week article, “Combined Middleboro, Lakeville churches have new pastor” published on February 7, 2025. Click here to read the full article. “Engle, a Plymouth native, was a member at the Church of the Pilgrimage in Plymouth, where she also began her path into ministry. She was accepted into the […]
Rev. Dr. Ronald A. Johnson, Sr. (’06) committed to engaging Black History at Baylor University
The following is an excerpt from The Wacoan article by Susan Bean Aycock, “Baylor University’s Dr. Ronald Angelo Johnson expands historical narratives to recognize critical contributions of Black Americans,” published in their February 2025 issue. Click here to read the full article. “’Dr. King was a Baptist preacher and the first Black man that I knew of […]