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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 […]
Prof. Nimi Wariboko featured in BBC Sounds Documentary on Christianity in Africa
Walter G. Muelder Professor of Social Ethics Nimi Wariboko contributed to the BBC Sounds Documentary “Nigeria and the song of the bell.” The documentary focuses on the overall global decline of Christianity but its growth on the African continent—and in particular, in Nigeria. When asked by host by Hannah Ajala if he thought the decline […]
Prof. James McCarty featured in BU’s Bostonia Magazine highlighting Faculty Activism
The following is an excerpt from Bostonia’s article “BU Faculty Combine Academics and Activism—with Social Justice at the Core” by Jessica Colarossi, featuring Assistant Clinical Professor of Religion and Conflict Transformation James McCarty, published on August 9, 2023. … When the Job is Activism James McCarty, a School of Theology assistant clinical professor of religion […]
Prof. James McCarty quoted in USA Today about teaching Black History in America
The following is an excerpt from USA Today’s article “Black history is under attack across US from AP African American Studies to ‘Ruby Bridges’” by Alia Wong, featuring a quote by Assistant Clinical Professor of Religion and Conflict Transformation James McCarty, published on August 23, 2023. … What would MLK Jr. do? James McCarty, a […]
Prof. Wesley Wildman featured in BU Today: AI in Political Propaganda
The following is an excerpt from BU Today’s article “Is Trump’s Indictment Good for Democracy?” by Joel Brown, featuring Professor of Theology, Philosophy, and Ethics Wesley Wildman. Click here to read the full article. … Recently artificial intelligence has been a big story in part for its ability to create deep fakes in images, audio, and […]
BUSTH Hosts Spring 2023 Bi-Annual Lowell Lecture
On March 23, 2023, the Boston University School of Theology with the generous support of the Lowell Institute was proud to sponsor the bi-annual Lowell Lecture in the Howard Thurman Center for Common Ground. The lecture by Dr. Bill Banfield (STH’88), entitled “…when artists go to work…” sought to demonstrate the spiritual dimension of artistic […]
MDiv Student Daniel Carman featured in Daily Free Press
The following is an excerpt from The Daily Free Press article “The International Choral and Arts Festival unites Boston community in observance of gun violence” originally published on February 20, 2023 by Brenda Gonzalez, featuring current Master of Divinity student Daniel Carman (‘23) and Director of the Seminary Singers and alumnus Rev. Chad Kidd (‘05). Click […]
Prof. Steven Sandage Featured Guest on The Anomalous Mind Podcast
In April 2022, Albert and Jessie Danielsen Professor of Psychology of Religion and Theology Steven J. Sandage was the featured guest speaker on The Anomalous Mind podcast, hosted by John Maier. The podcast features scholars in the fields of psychiatry, mental health, philosophy or linguistics, and the episodes discuss why their work matters. In this […]
Prof. Christopher Evans Featured in German Documentary
Professor of History of Christianity and Methodist Studies Christopher Evans is a featured theological expert in the Religion episode of the German documentary series “Truth and Lies.” The episode is fully in German and aired in Germany in May 2022. Prof. Evans was interviewed for this episode here in Boston during the summer of 2020. […]