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An Easter Message from Dean Pak: 2026
The Road to Emmaus (Lk 24:13-35) Imagine that the world as you have known it has ceased to be. Imagine that the logic with which you have approached your life no longer seems to hold. Imagine that the hope of a bright future is called acutely into question. Oh. We don’t really have to imagine. […]
PhD student Laura Stein (’27) published opinion article in Jewish Telegraphic Agency
The following is an excerpt from the opinion article “We know how to prevent Jewish clergy from burning out. Why aren’t we doing it?” by PhD student Laura Stein, published on March 6, 2026. The views and opinions expressed herein are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Boston University School […]
BUSTH announces Faculty Publications and Presentations for March 2026
The School of Theology is pleased to announce the following faculty publications and scholarly presentations for March 2026: Choi Hee An Presentation: “Can We Rise Again and Be Confident?,” at Women in Leadership (WIL) Program, The Association of Theological Schools, Toronto, Canada, March 9, 2026. Rebecca Copeland Presentation: “Rewilding the Parables: Recovering Social Holiness in […]
A Martyr’s Question becomes a Call to Justice: The Inaugural Fr. Vincent Machozi, AA (‘15) Colloquium
By Abednego Musau (‘28) “Why are you killing me?” These were the last words of Father Vincent Machozi, AA (‘15) questioning his killers on March 20, 2016, in Katolu village in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Born and raised in Vitungwe-Isale in North Kivu, and a member of the Augustinians of the Assumption, […]
Dean Pak featured in Scene at BU in BU Today
Dean G. Sujin Pak was part of a book discussion led by President Melissa Gilliam on February 25. Photo by Cydney Scott. Click here to see the original BU Today post
Cheering for Service: NCA GoBeGreat finalists led by BUSTH alumnus Grant Magness (‘25)
By Matti Trimbath (MTS’27) Update: As of March 1, 2026, the Hot Shots Dream Team was crowned the winner of the GoBeGreat Award. Full details can be found here. A Boston University School of Theology (BUSTH) alumnus has helped propel a Georgia Cheer Team to the top three national finalists of the NCA GoBeGreat Award […]
BUSTH announces Faculty Publications and Presentations for February 2026
The School of Theology is pleased to announce the following faculty publications and scholarly presentations for February 2026: Anastasia Kidd (’04,’18) Presentation: “Dietbolical: A History of Anti-Fatness in the Christian Church” on January 17, 2026. Featured speaker at the third-annual “FatCon West” Conference in Seattle, WA Filipe Maia Book review: Protesting Poverty: Protestants, Social Ethics, […]
Prof. emilie m. townes featured in BU Today for mission to build a bridge between religious and secular scholarship
The following is an excerpt from BU Today’s article “STH Womanist Theologian Has a Dream: A Religion and Pan-African Studies Program at BU” by Sophie Yarin, featuring Martin Luther King, Jr. Professor of Religion & Black Studies emilie m. townes, published on February 13, 2026. When emilie m. townes (who styles her name in lowercase) was […]
BUSTH DMin Student Rev. Timothy Wotring published in The Presbyterian Outlook
The following is an excerpt from The Presbyterian Outlook article “Grief, choice, and resurrection in Stranger Things” by BUSTH doctor of ministry student Rev. Timothy Wotring, published on January 14, 2026. Click here to read the full article. The views and opinions expressed herein are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views […]
BUSTH’s Six Most-Read News Stories of 2025
The Boston University School of Theology’s six top-read stories from 2025 showcase the depth and breadth of our faculty expertise and outreach, our outstanding alumni and students, as well as the importance of our community and belonging. Look back on 2025 by reading these top posts one more time as we usher in 2026 together. […]