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Prof. Steven Sandage co-authors article in The Conversation on stress among spiritual leaders
The following is an excerpt from the article “‘I love this work, but it’s killing me’: The unique toll of being a spiritual leader today” co-authored by Albert and Jessie Danielsen Professor of Psychology of Religion and Theology Steven Sandage, published on June 24, 2024 by The Conversation US. Click here to read the full article. […]
Prof. Nicolette Manglos-Weber quoted on Maine Public Radio
The following is an excerpt from the Maine Public Radio article “African immigration to Maine fuels boom in new churches, bringing distinct forms of Christianity” by Ari Snider, published on June 13, 2024. Click here to read the full article. … Nicolette Manglos-Weber, a professor at Boston University’s School of Theology, said immigration is a major […]
Emilie Townes named Martin Luther King, Jr. Professor of Religion and Black Studies
The following is an excerpt from BU Today’s article “Leading Womanist Ethicist and Theologian Named New MLK Professor of Religion and Black Studies at STH” by Steve Holt published on May 28, 2024. … Emilie Townes was all set to retire in two years from the Divinity School at Vanderbilt University and return to teaching […]
Prof. Christopher Evans (’85) speaks on The Social Gospel: The Heart of Progressive Christianity
Professor of History of Christianity and Methodist Studies Christopher Evans was the featured speaker for the May 5, 2024 The Forum at St. Bart’s episode produced by St. Bartholomew’s Church New York. During this talk, he spoke about the late 19th century and early 20th century Christianity in America and how the Social Gospel movement […]
Prof. Shively T. J. Smith records the Book of Revelation for The People’s Book
Assistant Professor of New Testament Shively T. J. Smith has lent her voice to recording the book of Revelation for The People’s Book. The People’s Book is a collaboration between The Friendship Press and the National Council of Churches, and it is described as an “ever-expanding audio Bible narrated by Black, Brown, Asian, and Indigenous […]
Prof. James McCarty produces Restorative Justice Lecture Series for Canopy Forum
Boston University School of Theology is pleased to announce that Clinical Assistant Professor of Religion and Conflict Transformation and Director of the Tom Porter Religion and Conflict Transformation Program James McCarty recently published a series of five lectures titled “Restorative Justice: A Global Movement to Transform Harm.” His lectures were made possible by the Canopy […]
Prof. Christopher Evans featured on Seekers and Scholars Podcast
Professor of History of Christianity and Methodist Studies Christopher Evans was featured on the February 1, 2024 podcast episode published by the Mary Baker Eddy Library to discuss his biography on Frances Willard, Do Everything: The Biography of Frances Willard and Willard’s contributions to Christian social reform. In the podcast, he mentions how Willard was […]
Prof. Nimi Wariboko interviewed in The Conversation
The following is an excerpt from The Conversation US’s article “TB Joshua scandal: the forces that shaped Nigeria’s mega pastor and made him untouchable” by Walter G. Muelder Professor of Social Ethics Nimi Wariboko. Click here to read the full article. … Why do people believe in prophecies and miracles? First of all, Pentecostals believe in a […]
Dean Robert A. Hill Opinion Article published on MSNBC.com
The following is an excerpt from Dean of Marsh Chapel and School of Theology Professor of New Testament and Pastoral Theology Robert Allan Hill’s opinion article “How a schism can unite US Methodists,” published on December 31, 2023 on MSNBC.com. The views and opinions expressed herein are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views […]
Prof. Nimi Wariboko mentioned in BBC News Afrique on Pentecostalism
The following is an excerpt from BBC News Afrique’s article “The Song of the Bell: How the Growth of Christianity in Africa Saves a Family Business” by Ben Henderson of BBC World Service, mentioning Walter G. Muelder Professor of Social Ethics Nimi Wariboko, published on August 18, 2023. … Pentecostal movement The story of the […]