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Prof. Steven Sandage quoted in New York Times article: It’s Natural to Envy Your Friends
The following is an excerpt from the New York Times article “It’s Natural to Envy Your friends” by Elizabeth Passarella, featuring Albert and Jessie Danielsen Professor of Psychology of Religion and Theology Steven Sandage, published August 14, 2026. … When we stop to examine our envy, we unearth the “deep desire that is embedded in […]
emilie m. townes: “The Whole Idea is to Help Transform the World”
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 15. By Sophie Yarin. Photos by Tony Luong. emilie m. townes, Martin Luther King, Jr. Professor of Religion & Black Studies, is on a mission to build […]
Prof. Karen B. Westerfield Tucker named Fellow of The Hymn Society
Boston University School of Theology (BUSTH) is pleased to announce that Professor of Worship Karen B. Westerfield Tucker has been named a Fellow of The Hymn Society in the United States and Canada, one of the organization’s highest honors, recognizing her distinguished contributions as a scholar and teacher of congregational song. She will be formally […]
Prof. Timothy Adkins-Jones (’09,’21) one of inaugural annual Gongloff Fellowship awardees
The following is an excerpt from Brite Divinity School’s article “Brite Divinity School Launches New Fellowship to Foster Innovation in Worship and Preaching” featuring Assistant Professor of Homiletics Timothy Adkins-Jones (’09,’21), originally published in June 2026. This fellowship is named in honor of alumnus Rev. Paul Gongloff (’73). … Today, Brite Divinity School is proud […]
BUSTH Professor Emeritus Christopher Evans (’86) receives 2026 Fulbright US Scholar Award
Boston University School of Theology (BUSTH) Professor Emeritus of History of Christianity & Methodist Studies Christopher Evans (’86) has received a prestigious Fulbright US Scholar Award to teach in Norway. Prof. Evans will serve as a visiting scholar at the University of Oslo during the Fall 2026 semester. Prof. Evans will teach an undergraduate course […]
BUSTH announces Faculty Publications and Presentations for May 2026
The School of Theology is pleased to announce the following faculty publications, grants, and scholarly presentations for May 2026: Cristian de la Rosa Grant: Wabash Center for a project titled “Latina scholars: building generational bridges and crossing academic borderlands.” This is an exploration by and about Latinas serving as faculty in seminaries. Daryl Ireland (’15) […]
Prof. Jimmy McCarty featured in BU Today “Words of Wisdom for the Class of 2026” Video
Click here to read the article originally published on May 8, 2026 by BU Today. Clinical Assistant Professor of Religion & Conflict Transformation Jimmy McCarty appears in the video below at time stamp 0:10.
For Such a Time As This: BUSTH Faculty Members respond to Ongoing Democratic Crises
By Nathan Davis Hunt (‘29) What does theology need to learn and what does it have to teach “for such a time as this?” In a time when democracy is in crisis, what is the relevance of theological education to the pursuit of a more democratic and just present? So asks a group of faculty […]
BUSTH Faculty featured in Scene at BU in BU Today
Clinical Assistant Professor of Religion & Conflict Transformation Jimmy McCarty, Martin Luther King, Jr. Professor of Religion & Black Studies emilie m. townes, and Associate Professor of New Testament Shively T. J. Smith were on the panel for the inaugural Boston University Shares Values lecture on April 29. Photo by Cydney Scott. Click here to […]
BUSTH announces 2026 Student Leadership Awards
On Wednesday, April 29, the BUSTH community gathered for the final Wednesday Community Day of the academic year. During community lunch, Dean G. Sujin Pak, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Rady Roldán-Figueroa, and Associate Dean for Students and Community Life Nicolette Manglos-Weber awarded 11 outstanding students their certificates reflecting their extraordinary contributions to the School and their fellow […]