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Prof. Filipe Maia presents to UMC’s Connectional Table
The following is an excerpt from the article “Group pushes Leadership Gathering ideas forward” featuring Assistant Professor of Theology Filipe Maia, published on November 4, 2026 by Heather Hahn of UMNews. … During much of the meeting, the church leaders also engaged in small-group discussion about what it would mean to decolonize the denomination that […]
Boston University Awarded $1.5 Million Grant to Integrate Civil and Human Rights Archives into Undergraduate Curriculum
The following is an excerpt from the announcement “Boston University Awarded $1.5 Million Grant to Integrate Civil and Human Rights Archives into Undergraduate Curriculum” featuring Associate Professor of New Testament Shively T. J. Smith, published on November 4, 2026. … The newly launched Civil and Human Rights Archives Initiative is co-led by BU’s Undergraduate Affairs and […]
BUSTH announces Faculty Publications and Presentations for November 2026
The School of Theology is pleased to announce the follow faculty publications and scholarly presentations for November 2026: Eunil David Cho “Listening to Stories Seldom Heard: Qualitative Research as Pastoral Theological Task,” Journal of Pastoral Theology 36, no. 1 (2026), published online first. https://doi.org/10.1080/10649867.2026.2746854 Presentation: “What Is Trauma-Informed Teaching? From Syllabus Design and Content to […]
Prof. emilie m. townes featured on Glad You Asked Podcast
The following is the introduction to the Glad You Asked podcast episode titled “What does it mean to offer it up?” featuring Martin Luther King, Jr. Professor of Religion & Black Studies emilie m. townes, published on October 16, 2026. … On this episode of Glad You Asked, the hosts talk to religion scholar Emilie […]
BUSTH announces Faculty Publications and Presentations for October 2026
The School of Theology is pleased to announce the following faculty publications, grants, and scholarly presentations for October 2026: Timothy Adkins-Jones (’09,’21) Lecture: “Preacher as Griot,” Guest Lecture, Columbia Theological Seminary, September 21, 2026. Lecture: Introducing “Let the Church Say Amen! Practicing a Black Homiletic”, Black Liberation Theology Institute convened at Saints Memorial Community Church, […]
Prof. emilie m. townes featured on Honest to God? Podcast
The following is an excerpt from the Honest to God? podcast episode featuring Martin Luther King, Jr. Professor of Religion & Black Studies emilie m. townes, published on October 1, 2026. Rev. Peter Laarman: What a thrill here in our Honest to God corner to be speaking to Dr. emilie townes, a towering figure in […]
A Witness and a Martyr
This article was originally published in the 2026 issue of focus magazine, the annual publication of the BU School of Theology. This article can be found on page 8. By Marc Chalufour. 10 years after the assassination of Vincent Machozi (’15), the STH community reflects on his legacy Vincent Machozi arrived at Boston University’s School […]
Prof. Timothy Adkins-Jones published in Christian Century
The following is an excerpt from the Christian Century article “The limits of our convictions (Romans 14:1-12)” by Assistant Professor of Homiletics Timothy Adkins-Jones (’09,’21) published on September 11, 2026. The views and opinions expressed herein are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Boston University School of Theology, its employees, […]
BUSTH announces Faculty Publications and Presentations for September 2026
The School of Theology is pleased to announce the following faculty publications, grants, and scholarly presentations for September 2026: Timothy Adkins-Jones (’09,’21) Let the Church Say Amen!: Practicing a Black Communal Homiletic. Fortress Press, 2026. “September 6: 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time.” The Christian Century, Sept. 2026, p. 25. “September 13: 24th Sunday in Ordinary […]
BUSTH announces Distinguished Alumni for 2026
The Boston University School of Theology (BUSTH) is pleased to announce this year’s Distinguished Alumni for 2026. A list of previous winners can be found on the BUSTH website. “The 2026 Distinguished Alumni are communal leaders extraordinaire. Exceptionally integrating academic excellence, compassionate outreach, and organizational genius, they have cultivated transformative communities across the globe by […]