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BUSTH announces Faculty Publications and Presentations for September 2025

The School of Theology is pleased to announce the following faculty publications and scholarly presentations for September 2025: Alejandro Botta Book review: Reinhard Gregor Kratz, Bernd U. Schipper (Eds), Elephantine in Context: Studies on the History, Religion and Literature of the Judeans in Persian Period Egypt. Mohr Siebeck (2022). Review... More

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The Rev. Dr. Robert Edgar Sherman (’83)

The following obituary was originally Published by Jobe Funeral Home and Crematory  on August 19, 2025, in Legacy  and can be found here. The Rev. Dr. Robert Edgar Sherman, age 94, of Monroeville, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, August 18, 2025. Bob was born May 3, 1931 in Cleveland, More

Dr. Marylu J. Fowler (’58)

The following obituary was originally Published by Heritage Funeral Home and Cremation Services  on August 19, 2025, and can be found here. Mary Louise Frances (Marylu) Jensen Fowler, 104, a long-time resident of Signal Mountain, TN, passed away August 5, 2025. She was born in Spokane, WA in 1921, the daughter... More

Dr. Edison McKinley Amos (’59, ’76)

Dr. Edison McKinley Amos, a devoted Methodist minister, theologian, husband, father, grandfather, and advocate for justice, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2025, at the age of 96. For nearly a century, he lived with a purpose rooted in faith, driven by intellect, and held together by love. Born in... More

Senior Pastor, Full Time, University Baptist Church: College Park, MD

University Baptist Church Senior Pastor Job Description Start Date: 2025 Term: Full time University Baptist Church is a church that is on the move. We desire someone who is a community builder and compassionate guide, possessing a deep understanding of scripture and the ability to convey its teachings through engaging sermons. Experience in the... More

Prof. Shelly Rambo quoted in CNN article after Minneapolis school shooting tragedy

The following is an excerpt from CNN article “What happens after 'thoughts and prayers'? These religious leaders have an answer” by Madeline Holcombe, featuring Professor of Theology Shelly Rambo, published on August 29, 2025.  ... To say, “I am praying for you,” can also be like a promise to be present with another person... More

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