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Online Study, Real-Life Transformation
This article was written by Mara Sassoon and originally published in the 2025 issue of focus magazine, the annual publication of the BU School of Theology. This article can be found on page 14. STH’s Online and Hybrid Programs allow students to work for change in their communities Building community gardens. Advocating for the poor […]
Prof. Shelly Rambo promoted to Full Professor
The following is an excerpt from the BU Today article “23 Charles River Campus Faculty Promoted to Full Professor” featuring Professor of Theology Shelly Rambo, published on May 21, 2025. … Among the nearly two dozen faculty on Boston University’s Charles River Campus recently promoted to full professor are a computer scientist who studies […]
BUSTH celebrates Class of 2025
On Saturday, May 17, 2025, 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). […]
Songs. Prayers. S’mores.
This article was written by Marc Chalufour and originally published in the 2025 issue of focus magazine, the annual publication of the BU School of Theology. This article can be found on page 8. The singing starts at the camp’s farmhouse with a group of staffers: “Allelu, allelu, allelu, alleluia!” They sing toward campsite 1, […]
BUSTH Publishes Annual FOCUS Magazine for 2025
The Boston University School of Theology is pleased to announce the 2025 publication of its annual magazine focus. This issue’s theme is “reimagining ministry,” which asks the reader to consider new strategies for healing a hurting world. Our faculty, staff, and alumni are pushing these boundaries of ministry as evidenced throughout the issue. The 2025 […]
Prof. Emilie Townes interviewed by UChicago Divinity School
The following is an excerpt from the article “A Little Education Goes a Long Way” featuring Martin Luther King, Jr. Professor of Religion and Black Studies emilie m. townes published on May 6, 2025 by University of Chicago Divinity School. The bluster of early May in Hyde Park didn’t dim the joy Rev. Dr. Emilie […]
BUSTH announces Faculty Publications and Presentations for April and May 2025
The School of Theology is pleased to announce the following faculty publications and scholarly presentations for April and May 2025: Rebecca Copeland Presentation: Entangled Being: Unoriginal Sin and Wicked Problems, Interview by Dr. Shaunesse’ Jacobs-Plaisimond (STH Book talk) April 15, 2025 Podcast: The Progressive Christians Podcast, “Failing the Group Project: The Problem of Evil with Dr. […]
Dean Pak and Prof. Rambo featured in BU Today article on new STH curriculum
The following is an excerpt from BU Today’s article “School of Theology adjusts to new reality: Ministry expands beyond Church” by Rich Barlow, featuring Professor of Theology Shelly Rambo and Dean and Professor of the History of Christianity G. Sujin Pak, published on April 17, 2025. … BU’s oldest school has adjusted to this new reality. STH instituted […]
Martin Mugerwa (’21) featured in The Atlantic article about current Federal Immigration Policies
The following is an excerpt from the article “‘They never thought Trump would have them deported” by Caitlin Dickerson, featuring alumnus Martin Mugerwa (’21), published on April 15, 2025 on The Atlantic. Speaking to a classroom of students at his alma mater, Boston University’s School of Theology, Martin Mugerwa described how being a chaplain informs […]
Prof. Emilie Townes to receive UChicago 2025 Alumni Award
Martin Luther King, Jr. Professor of Religion and Black Studies emilie townes has been named one of the University of Chicago’s 2025 Professional Achievement Award winners. Dating back to 1941, the awards are given annually by the University of Chicago Alumni Board to “distinguished and committed alumni who have shaped the world and strengthened our global […]