Alumni/ae News
Prof. Wesley Wildman: Thoughts on Innovation from a Change Skeptic
This article was written by Prof. Wesley Wildman for The Presbyterian Outlook, and was originally published on September 15, 2021. The following is an excerpt only; please read the full article here. Thoughts on Innovation from a Change Skeptic We like to think what we do matters. Has an impact. Changes lives. But does it? I […]
A Message from Dean Pak to Alumni/ae & Friends (Fall 2021)
Dear STH Alumni/ae & Friends, As I begin my first full year as dean of the Boston University School of Theology, I am invigorated by the opportunities of this moment. Shaped by the challenges and lessons of the past year, the world is now feeling its way toward a new way of being. So too […]
Navigating the Vaccination Divide
September 22, 2021 Statement from Dean Pak, Dean Stone, and Dean De La Rosa Many are aware of the recent Boston Globe article that features a current first-year Master of Divinity student who has made strong statements against COVID-19 vaccination and testing. As many already know, Boston University provides exemptions from vaccines for sincerely held […]
Reverend Dr. Clement W. Fugh (STH’73) Celebrates 100th Year Anniversary of First AME-Santa Monica
This article was originally published by The Los Angeles Sentinel on Sep. 8 and the full article can be found here. The Right Reverend Clement W. Fugh (STH ’73), presiding prelate of the Fifth Episcopal District of the AME Church, will be the guest preacher for the Centennial Anniversary of First African Methodist Episcopal Church […]
BUSTH Library Exhibit “Along the Road to Accessibility” Featured in Daily Free Press Article
The original story was published by the Daily Free Press on September 14, 2021. The following is an excerpt only. Please click here to read the full article. Archival exhibit sheds light on disability representation at BU By Kendall Richards The Boston University Diversity & Inclusion Learn More Series focused this year on raising awareness about disabilities […]
BUSTH Accreditation Reaffirmation by Association of Theological Schools: November 1-4
Boston University School of Theology (BUSTH) is hosting a comprehensive evaluation visit for reaffirmation of accreditation by the ATS Commission on Accrediting on November 1-4. The purpose of this visit is to verify that the school meets all applicable Commission Standards of Accreditation. Comments regarding how well the school meets those standards and/or generally demonstrates educational […]
United Methodists Pitch in with Afghan Resettlement
This press release was originally published on the United Methodist News on Sept. 2, 2021, by Sam Hodges. To read the full article, please click here. With the recent tumultuous end of the 20-year Afghan war, tens of thousands of Afghans are arriving in the U.S., and United Methodists are part of the massive effort […]
Congregational Church to Celebrate Installation of Pastor Philomena Hare (STH ’11)
This press release was originally published by the Wareham Week on 09/07/2021, and can be found here. The First Congregational Church of Wareham at 11 Gibbs Ave. will celebrate the Installation of Rev. Philomena Hare on Sunday, Sept. 26. Installation is a rite in the United Church of Christ that confirms and celebrates the relationship […]
BUSTH Announces Faculty Publications for September 2021
The School of Theology is pleased to announce the following faculty publications for the month of September 2021: Rebecca Copeland “Bats, Viruses, and Human Beings: A Chiropteraphilic Theodicy,” Scottish Journal of Theology. Amy Limpitlaw “Library Mission Statements.” In Administration in Theological Libraries: The Theological Librarian’s Handbook, Vol. 2, edited by Andrew Keck. Chicago: Atla Open […]
Ms. Laura Susan Ellis (STH’21) Joins Baptist Women in Ministry as the New Project Director
This article was originally published by Baptist Women in Ministry, on Sep 3, 2021, and can the full article be found here. I am delighted to join the Baptist Women in Ministry staff as Project Manager to help research and write the upcoming State of Women in Baptist Life Report. In May of this year, […]