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Reverend Larry Carver, M.D. (’66)
This obituary was originally published by Signature Funerals through Legacy and can be found here Larry Carver, MD [September 14, 1937 – July 24, 2026] Kansas City, Missouri – Larry Adkins Carver, MD died peacefully in his sleep on July 24, 2026, after having lived with Parkinson’s Disease for many years. He was born in […]
Online Theological Education that Works
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 28. By Debbie Brubaker (’11), director of online and hybrid programs and lecturer. Building digital communities that center justice and whole-person care for students In my online […]
Prophetic Witnesses
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 18. By Steve Holt. Illustrations by Stephanie Singleton. Hope for Self-Injury through Scar Revision Kate Leavey’s mission in life found her, and it was born from a crisis […]
3 Questions: Jacob Farmer-Rylands (’26)
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 7. By Steve Holt. Photo courtesy of Jacob Farmer-Rylands. In 2025, Master of Theological Studies candidate Jacob Farmer-Rylands (’26) worked as a pastoral development intern at Kailua […]
BUSTH Community Members reflect on importance of Juneteenth
emilie m. townes, Martin Luther King, Jr. Professor of Religion & Black Studies I did not grow up celebrating Juneteenth in the Black community of Durham, NC. The community did not start celebrating the day until 2006, long after I left home for college in 1973. So, for me, I learned about Juneteenth when I […]
Lessons from a Prophet
This article features alumnus Lawrence Carter, Sr. (’68,’70,’79) and 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 24. Lawrence Carter, Sr. (’68,’70,’79), the retiring dean of Morehouse College’s Martin Luther King, Jr. International Chapel, has a message […]
Rev. Tom Sears (’59) honored for Lifetime of Generosity to BUSTH
Last week, the Boston University School of Theology (BUSTH) welcomed alumnus Rev. Tom Sears (’59) into Boston University’s William Fairfield Warren Society with a surprise reception, in recognition of more than 60 years of extraordinary generosity and philanthropic leadership. Through cumulative giving exceeding $1 million, Sears has helped shape the life and future of the […]
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 […]
Rev. Adam Randazzo (’09) featured in Bostonia for Church Re-Opening
The following is an excerpt from Bostonia’s article “An Ipswich Church Rises from the Rubble” by Steve Holt, featuring alumnus Adam Randazzo (’09), published on December 11, 2025. When the ceiling collapsed at Living Faith United Methodist Church in Ipswich, Mass., pastor Adam Randazzo was determined not to let the congregation’s future collapse with it. Any other […]
Rev. Dr. Anastasia Kidd (’04,’18) and Dr. Chad Moore (’16,GRS’24) featured in BU Today for New Wineskins Network
The following is an excerpt from BU Today’s article “BU School of Theology Receives $1 million to Build a Support Network of New England Churches” by Steve Holt, featuring Director of Contextual Education and Lecturer Anastasia Kidd (’04,’18), and Director of Enrollment Chad Moore (’16,GRS’24), published on December 5, 2025. … The School of Theology (STH) […]