Awards
MDiv student Anna Jeide-Detweiler awarded Boston University Women’s Guild Scholarship
What do BU researchers, genetic counselors, philosophers, psychologists, master flutists, visual artists, mothers, and mothers-to-be have in common? They are among the 55 recipients of the 2024 BU Women’s Guild (BUWG) scholarships. This year, the BUWG awarded over $250,000 to support BU graduate students. The BUWG scholarships support women, and those who identify as female, in Boston University […]
BUSTH announces 2024 Student Leadership Awards
On Thursday, May 9, the BUSTH community gathered to celebrate the graduating class of 2024 and to announce the Student Leadership Awards. Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Bryan Stone, and Interim Associate Dean for Students and Community Life Nicolette Manglos-Weber awarded 15 outstanding students certificates reflecting their extraordinary contributions to the School and their fellow […]
Cynthia Perry (’23) awarded Louisville Institute Grant for Black Sports Ministry Network Project
Master of Divinity alumna Cynthia N. Perry (’23), Executive Director of the Black Sports Ministry Network (BSMN), was selected as the recipient of a $15,000 Pastoral Study Project Grant from the prestigious Louisville Institute. This grant will be instrumental in supporting the BSMN in their year-long 2024 project “A Womanist Sports Ethic of Care.” This […]
Doctor of Ministry Program ranked #1 in List of 19 by GradSchoolCenter.com
GradSchoolCenter.com recently published their ranking of “The 19 Best Online/Hybrid Doctor of Ministry Programs in 2023,” and named the Boston University School of Theology Doctor of Ministry Program in Transformational Leadership as their top choice. The ranking methodology included academic accreditation, strength of faculty instruction, web-based or blended learning formats, as well as positive alumni […]
Prof. Rady Roldán-Figueroa appointed to Robert Randall Distinguished Professorship at Providence College
Associate Professor of the History of Christianity Rady Roldán-Figueroa was recently appointed to the Robert Randall Distinguished Professorship in Christian Culture at Providence College for the fall 2023 semester. In this role, Prof. Roldán-Figueroa will direct student research, deliver public lectures, and contribute to undergraduate learning in his areas of expertise. “The Randall Professorship is […]
BUSTH Announces Distinguished Alumni for 2023
The Boston University School of Theology (BUSTH) is pleased to announce this year’s Distinguished Alumni for 2023. A list of previous winners can be found on the BUSTH website. “The Distinguished Alumni this year really set the bar high!” says G. Sujin Pak, dean. “Their efforts have traversed international borders, impacting communities across the globe […]
Winners of 2023 Inaugural Hare Preaching Prize Announced
On May 17, 2023, homiletics students at Boston University School of Theology gathered to preach for the inaugural Edith P. and Augustus G. Hare Preaching Prize. The prize had two categories: the first for sermons based on a Biblical or other scriptural text, and the second for sermons for a situation of the student’s choice, […]
BUSTH announces 2023 Student Leadership Awards
On Wednesday, May 3, the BUSTH community gathered for the final Wednesday Community Day of the academic year. During community lunch, Dean G. Sujin Pak, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Bryan Stone, and Associate Dean for Students and Community Life Cristian De La Rosa awarded 11 outstanding students certificates reflecting their extraordinary contributions to the […]
BUSTH PhD Student Morgan Crago wins Presbyterian Historical Society Grant
The original story was published by Presbyterian Church USA on March 21, 2023. The following is an excerpt only and features current PhD student Morgan Crago (STH‘24). Please click here to read the full article, written by McKenna Britton. PHS’s research fellowship program awards travel grants of $2,500 for scholars, students and independent researchers who demonstrate a need […]
Prof. Shively T. J. Smith receives 2022 Forum for Theological Exploration Excellence in Mentoring Award
The Forum for Theological Exploration (FTE) announced in a recent social media post that Assistant Professor of New Testament Shively T. J. Smith has been awarded the 2022 Excellence in Mentoring Award. The award is given to one FTE doctoral mentor each year who demonstrates commitment to the academic advancement of students of color. Professor […]