Archive
Sing of Mary: Giving Voice to Marian Theology and Devotion by Stephanie Budwey (STH '04, STH '12)
Throughout the history of Christianity, Mary has been a beacon of hope to many who look to her. While Christians have always prayed to Mary, they have also sung to her in times of joy and sorrow. Sing of Mary analyzes Marian hymnody throughout Christianity—and particularly in the Roman Catholic Church in the United States […]
J. Philip Wogaman: Alumni Q&A
Philip Wogaman served as professor of Christian Ethics and Dean at Wesley Theological Seminary and has also served on the faculty of University of Pacific. He served as senior pastor of Foundry United Methodist Church in Washington D.C. for ten years, where he ministered to President Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton. Wogaman received his STB […]
Rev. Dr. Otis A. Maxfield (SED '47, STH '50, GRS '57)
Rev. Dr. Otis A. Maxfield (SED ’47, STH ’50, GRS ’57) The Reverend Dr. Otis A. Maxfield died in Portland, Maine on Dec. 29, 2015 at home with his family. He was born in Malden, Massachusetts on June 3, 1927 to Irene Agatha Maxfield. He married E. Virginia Maxfield in 1947 and together they had […]
Rt. Rev. Dr. Zacharias Mar Theophilus Suffragan Metropolitan (STH '75)
Rt. Rev. Dr. Zacharias Mar Theophilus Suffragan Metropolitan (STH ’75)
Religion News Service: Tiny Churches, Big Hopes
A recent Religion News Service article quotes STH alumnus Rev. Robin Bartlett (STH ’13) and Nancy Ammerman, School of Theology professor of sociology of religion. In “Tiny churches, big hopes: Why some thrive despite the odds,” Cathy Lynn Grossman writes about a new report: “American Congregations 2015: Thriving and Surviving.” The report finds there are […]
John August Swanson Poster Exhibit
Through January, Boston University School of Theology will exhibit the poster art of John August Swanson, a visual artist renowned for his rich, detailed, and vivid imagery. Curated by Kara Jackman, archivist and research collections librarian, this collection of prints and posters speak to the STH theme: Power, Privilege, and Prophetic Witness. Through colorful images […]
Lowell Event: The Black Church Never Left the Outdoors
On January 26, join Boston University School of Theology for an event made possible through the support of the Lowell Institute: The Black Church Never Left the Outdoors: Eco-Justice and Environmentalism. Dianne Glave, Coordinator of Diversity Development with the Western Pennsylvania United Methodist Church Conference Center, will begin the discussion and Rev. Dr. Kapya John […]
E. McKinnon (Mac) White (STH '53)
E. McKinnon (Mac) White (STH ’53) died December 10, 2015. You can read more about Reverend White on the New England Conference website.
Rev. Dr. Douglas Tzan Receives Jesse Lee Prize
Boston University alumnus Rev. Dr. Douglas Tzan (GRS ’13) has received the Jesse Lee Prize from the General Commission on Archive and History (GCAH) of the United Methodist Church. Named for the United Methodist Church’s first historian, the award is bestowed just once every four years and is awarded for serious, book-length manuscripts about the […]
Dianne Glave Joins STH for Lowell Event: The Black Church Never Left the Outdoors
On January 26, Dianne Glave will join Boston University School of Theology for its biannual Lowell event, discussing “The Black Church Never Left the Outdoors: Eco-Justice and Environmentalism.” She will be joined by Kapya John Kaoma (STH’10) as a discussion partner. Glave is Coordinator of Diversity Development with the Western Pennsylvania United Methodist Church Conference […]