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Prof. Wesley Wildman: Thoughts on Innovation from a Change Skeptic
This article was written by Prof. Wesley Wildman for The Presbyterian Outlook, and was originally published on September 15, 2021. The following is an excerpt only; please read the full article here. Thoughts on Innovation from a Change Skeptic We like to think what we do matters. Has an impact. Changes lives. But does it? I […]
BUSTH Master of Divinity Student Chasity Jones Selenga (MDiv’22) Featured in Christian Century Article
This article was originally published by The Christian Century on August 16, 2021, and features Boston University School of Theology student Chasity Jones Selenga (MDiv’22). The full article can be found here. Below is an excerpt only. This Seattle church’s stained-glass Jesus was far too White So a local artist found a creative way to […]
Prof. Nimi Wariboko Interview Featured on KXLU 88.9FM in Los Angeles Area
Walter G. Muelder Professor of Social Ethics Nimi Wariboko was interviewed by Adam Reese of Ofiõ Media Group, and segments of the interview were aired on May 24, 2021 on KXLU.com and 88.9FM in the Los Angeles area. Prof. Wariboko discussed a wide range of topics, such as the global monetary system, Nigerian Pentecostalism, US […]
BUSTH Alums Ylisse Bess (STH’17) and Heidi Kugler (STH’97) Reflect on the Challenges of Prison and Hospital Chaplaincy During COVID-19
This article was originally published in focus magazine, the annual scholarly publication of the BU School of Theology, in May 2021. The full magazine is posted here and this article can be found on page 23. Faith and Resilience in a Difficult Time: Two Alums Reflect on the Challenges of Prison and Hospital Chaplaincy During […]
BUSTH Publishes Annual FOCUS Magazine for 2021
May 2021 – The Boston University School of Theology (STH) is pleased to announce the publication of its annual scholarly magazine, focus. The magazine’s theme this year is resilience, and it features close-ups on distinguished alums, an interview with new STH dean Sujin Pak, and thought-provoking articles written by alums and faculty. The featured sermon was […]
Prof. Nicolette Manglos-Weber Featured in Sociology of Religion Journal Podcast
Assistant Professor of Religion and Society Nicolette Manglos-Weber was featured on the April 22, 2021 podcast published by the Sociology of Religion Journal to discuss her new research work on global faith communities in the African diaspora, and lived religion and social welfare. In this podcast, she discusses her recent article The Contexts of Spiritual […]
BUSTH MDiv Students Win Second Place in Innovate@BU New Venture Competition
This article featuring student Kimberly Bress (MDiv’21) was published by Daily Free Press on April 15, 2021. As of April 20, Kimberly and project partners Cindy Rassi (MDiv’22) and Maria Fernandes-Dominique won second place in the Innovate@BU New Venture Competition for a prize of $8,000 to start their non-profit Turn In. Reach Out. The following is […]
Prof. Shively Smith Publishes Letter Addressed to President Biden and Vice President Harris
April 19, 2021 – As part of the national campaign 100 days 100 Letters, Assistant Professor of New Testament Shively T. J. Smith has written a letter addressed to the Biden-Harris Administration and members of the 117th Congress. In her letter and accompanying video, she asks the nation’s elected leaders to commit to following Howard Thurman’s […]
Prof. Dana Robert Cited by Center for Action and Contemplation
This original article by Fr. Richard Rohr, OFM was published by the Center for Action and Contemplation on April 14, 2021. The following is an excerpt only. Please click here to read the original article. A Friendship with Jesus No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. You are my friends […]
BUSTH to Host Webinar on Naming Anti-Asian Sentiment and Violence
The School of Theology Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Office invites you to participate in its next webinar panel on Wednesday, April 7 at 7pm ET, which will be facilitated by Dean Sujin Pak. Panelists include: Prof. Courtney Goto Sori Kang, MDiv student Shaunesse’ Jacobs, PhD student Sangwon Yang, STH Registrar Prof. Rady Roldán-Figueroa Topics will […]