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Jan Dale (STH'66) publishes One Giant Psychological Leap for Humankind: A Future of Healthy Kids, Healthy Adults, Healthy Religions, and Healthy Countries
Jan Dale got his STB at BUST in 1966 and a PhD in Psychology and Religion under Homer Jernigan in 1972. One Giant Psychological Leap for Humankind: A Future of Healthy Kids, Healthy Adults, Healthy Religions, and Healthy Countries argues that we need psychological skill training in religious organizations and other institutions to prevent major human […]
STH Assistant Professor Jonathan Calvillo Awarded Grant
Assistant Professor of Sociology of Religion Jonathan Calvillo has been awarded a grant from Global Religion Research Initiative in curriculum development. His proposed course “Religious Change and Competition in Latin America” employs a sociological lens to examine the dynamic patterns of religiosity in Latin America. Please visit the GRRI website for more information on Jonathan’s […]
Harold Perkins (STH'65)
Rev. Harold E. Perkins passed away January 23, 2017 at the Elliott Hospital in Manchester, NH with family at his side. A memorial and committal will be held in late June 2017 when family can attend at the Lake Sunapee United Methodist Church. Memorial donations may be made to the Lake Sunapee United Methodist Church […]
School of Theology Adopts Statement on Diversity
On Friday, February 17, 2017, the School of Theology faculty adopted an official statement on diversity at the school. Special thanks to Rady Roldan-Figueroa who chairs the Steering Committee on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, which led the discussions and preparation of the below document. Every member of the committee worked extraordinarily hard to contribute, lead, listen, […]
BU President Robert Brown addresses Trump's Immigration Ban
Trump’s Executive Order is morally wrong, say BU President President Robert A. Brown penned this commentary in response to President Trump’s Executive Order on immigration. Originally published in the Boston Globe on January 30, you can also view the article in BU Today’s “POV” section.
African Methodist Episcopal Church Council of Bishops: Statement on Views and Actions of President Trump
On Tuesday, January 31, 2017, the African Methodist Episcopal Church Council of Bishops adopted a statement regarding the recent views and actions of President Donald Trump. The statement expresses the opposition of the Council of Bishops to several named Executive Orders and Executive Memoranda. Please click here to read the full statement.
Why You Should Know about the New Thought Movement
Professor of the history of Christianity, Christopher Evans, has published a commentary on The Conversation site titled “Why you should know about the New Thought movement”. In this article, Professor Evans discusses what New Thought is all about, its links to evangelism and personal prosperity, and its potential insight into President Trump’s Christianity. Click here to […]
Religious Education Coordinator, Lincoln, MA
The First Parish in Lincoln, UUA and UCC invites you to explore the possibility of helping lead and coordinate their religious education program. Religious Education Coordinator Lincoln
A Time to Hold Together: A Statement by Dean Mary Elizabeth Moore
Dear Beloved Community, We are living in times that have unleashed hatred and discrimination as acceptable behavior, and we must be agents of compassion, justice, and peace in this critical moment. This is a time to hold together. I am not posing an issue of political parties or a particular group of politicians; I am […]
Assistant Minister, Boston, MA
King’s Chapel will be hiring a new full-time Assistant Minister, to begin any time after March 1, 2017. A Search Committee has been established. It’s a one year, full-time contract assistant minister position, with housing provided. We hope the candidate will remain multiple years.Assistant Minister King’s Chapel