Faculty and Students Honors and Awards
Boston University Receives $1.25 Million Grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to Launch “Nurturing Immigrant Children’s Faith Experiences En Familia Program” Initiative
Boston University has been awarded a $1.25 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to support the Nurturing Immigrant Children’s Faith Experiences En Familia Program, a new program to foster the spiritual growth of children and teenagers, particularly those from immigrant backgrounds. The Program, which will be led by the Boston University School of Theology (BUSTH), […]
Prof. Eunil David Cho honored at the Synod of Mid-Atlantic Assembly of the PC(USA)
Assistant Professor of Spiritual Care and Counseling Eunil David Cho was honored at the 254th Assembly of the Synod of the Mid-Atlantic of the Presbyterian Church (USA) for his years of dedicated service to the church, both regionally and nationally. He served as Moderator (2023-2024) and Vice Moderator (2022-2023) of the Synod of the Mid-Atlantic, […]
Prof. Shelly Rambo honored by Yale Divinity School for work in Theological Education
Yale Divinity School (YDS) has named Associate Professor of Theology Shelly Rambo as its 2024 honoree for Distinction in Theological Education. The award is granted to a YDS alumnus “whose scholarship, teaching or leadership and contributions to vocational formation for ministry reflect the best traditions of YDS and its distinguished faculty.” Prof. Rambo will be […]
Prof. Dana Robert honored by Overseas Ministries Study Center at Princeton Theological Seminary
The following is an excerpt from the article “Honoring Dana L. Robert, Scholar and Teacher of World Christianity” by Joel Carpenter, which features William Fairfield Warren Distinguished Professor Dana L. Robert, published early July 2024. We have the task here of honoring Dana Robert as a scholar and teacher of world Christianity, and of recognizing, in […]
Winners of 2024 Hare Preaching Prize Announced
On May 15, 2024, homiletics students at Boston University School of Theology gathered to preach for the Edith P. and Augustus G. Hare Preaching Prize, established by Philomena Hare (’11). The prize has two categories: the first for sermons based on a Biblical or other scriptural text, and the second for sermons for a situation […]
BUSTH announces new Adjunct Instructor of Organ
Boston University School of Theology (BUSTH) is pleased to announce the appointment of Erica Johnson as the Adjunct Instructor of Organ for the Master of Sacred Music program. Dr. Johnson comes to Boston University with a distinguished career as a church musician, performer and instructor of the organ. In addition to an active church and […]
PhD candidate Emily Nelms Chastain to join Perkins School of Theology as Instructor
The following is an excerpt from article “Rev. Emily Nelms Chastain to join Perkins August 1 as Instructor in the History of Christianity” featuring PhD candidate Emily Nelms Chastain, published on March 19, 2024. Click here to read the full article. Rev. Emily Nelms Chastain, an ordained deacon in The United Methodist Church and Ph.D. […]
Rev. Dr. Walter Earl Fluker (GRS’88, STH’88, HON’24) gives Baccalaureate Address and receives Honorary Degree
The Reverend Dr. Walker E. Fluker (GRS’88, STH’88, HON’24), Martin Luther King, Jr. Professor Emeritus of Ethical Leadership, received an honorary degree from Boston University at this year’s commencement ceremony. Additionally, Reverend Dr. Fluker delivered the University’s Baccalaureate Address. To read more about this news, click here and here. To hear Rev. Dr. Fluker’s speech, click […]
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 celebrates Class of 2024
On Saturday, May 18, 2024, the Boston University School of Theology held its annual convocation ceremony and celebrated one of its most diverse classes ever. Friends and families of the graduates gathered in person at Marsh Chapel for the hooding and diploma ceremony, and many more were able to watch live online (see recording below). […]