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Prof. Nicolette Manglos-Weber Published in The Conversation
The following is an excerpt from the article “US talks sanctions against Uganda after a harsh anti-gay law – but criminalizing same-sex activities has become a political tactic globally” by Associate Professor of Religion and Society Nicolette Manglos-Weber, published on June 22, 2023 by The Conversation US. Click here to read the full article. … As a scholar of politics and […]
Brandon Crowley (STH’19) featured on WBZ CBS News Boston for Pride Month
The following is an excerpt from CBS News Boston’s article and video “Gay pastor of Myrtle Baptist Church in Newton seeks to open minds” by Brandon Truitt, published on June 15, 2023, featuring BUSTH alumnus and fall 2023 adjunct professor Brandon Crowley (STH’19). From his earliest memories, Brandon Thomas Crowley said two things were clear: […]
Celebration of Life: Dr. Judith Oleson
By Thomas W. Porter, Jr., retired Lecturer and Co-Director, Program on Religion and Conflict Transformation I would like to begin with our good fortune to hire Dr. Judith Oleson as Co-Director of the Religion and Conflict Transformation (RCT) Program in September 2016. Judith had recently left a tenured faculty position at Gordon College, where she […]
Remembering Judith Oleson
The Boston University School of Theology announces the passing of retired Director of The Tom Porter Religion and Conflict Transformation Program Judith Oleson. Prof. Oleson passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2023 in the presence of her loved ones after an extended illness. Prof. Oleson served at the School from 2016 through her retirement in […]
Prof. Shively T. J. Smith receives The HistoryMakers 2023-24 Fellowship Award for Innovation in Pedagogy and Teaching
The HistoryMakers: the Digital Repository for the Black Experience, announced in a recent email announcement and press release that Assistant Professor of New Testament Shively T. J. Smith has been awarded one of twelve 2023-24 fellowships awarded to faculty in the United States who are dedicated to diversifying higher education curricula and furthering student learning. […]
Jinwoo Chun (STH’01) Left His Comfort Zone to Extend Hospitality to Immigrants, Addicts, and the Previously Incarcerated
This article was originally published in focus magazine, the annual scholarly publication of the BU School of Theology, in May 2023. The full magazine is available here and this article can be found on page 23. God Didn’t Leave Me Alone By Steve Holt The call to become a pastor came to Jinwoo Chun at […]
Prof. Dana L. Robert Keynote Speaker at 14th Annual Underwood International Symposium in South Korea
June 2023 — William Fairfield Warren Distinguished Professor Dana L. Robert recently returned from a five-day trip to South Korea where she was the headlining presenter at the 14th Annual Underwood International Symposium, and the featured speaker at three educational institutions. Prof. Robert presented seven lectures at two churches and three universities as part of […]
BUSTH Publishes Annual FOCUS Magazine for 2023
May 2023 – 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 bridging the gap between culture, divine love, and each other. The magazine features close-ups on distinguished alumni including Spring 2023 Lowell Lecturer Dr. Bill Banfield (on our cover), […]
Prof. Emeritus Walter E. Fluker awarded 2023 Four Freedoms Award from The Roosevelt Institute
In a recent press release, The Roosevelt Institute announced its 2023 Four Freedoms Awards recipients. This year’s ceremony will take place in September in Hyde Park, NY, home of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum. Boston University School of Theology Martin Luther King, Jr. Professor Emeritus of Ethical Leadership Walter E. Fluker will […]
BUSTH Celebrates Class of 2023
On Saturday, May 20, 2023, the Boston University School of Theology held its annual convocation ceremony. Friends and families of the graduates gathered in Marsh Chapel for the hooding and diploma ceremony, and many more were able to watch live online (see recording below). 100 students officially graduated during the ceremony, with 81 present to […]