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Prof. Nimi Wariboko interviewed in The Conversation
The following is an excerpt from The Conversation US’s article “TB Joshua scandal: the forces that shaped Nigeria’s mega pastor and made him untouchable” by Walter G. Muelder Professor of Social Ethics Nimi Wariboko. Click here to read the full article. … Why do people believe in prophecies and miracles? First of all, Pentecostals believe in a […]
Dean Robert A. Hill Opinion Article published on MSNBC.com
The following is an excerpt from Dean of Marsh Chapel and School of Theology Professor of New Testament and Pastoral Theology Robert Allan Hill’s opinion article “How a schism can unite US Methodists,” published on December 31, 2023 on MSNBC.com. The views and opinions expressed herein are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views […]
BUSTH’s Six Most-Read Stories of 2023
The Boston University School of Theology’s top-read stories from 2023 showcase the depth and breadth of our faculty expertise, our outstanding alumni and students, as well as the importance of our community and belonging. Look back on 2023 by reading these top posts one more time as we usher in 2024 together. Prof. Karen Westerfield […]
BUSTH Announces Faculty Publications and Presentations for December 2023
The School of Theology is pleased to announce the following faculty publications and scholarly presentations for December 2023: Eunil David Cho “Counterstorytelling as an Analytical Framework for Qualitative Research and Anti-racist Pastoral Care and Theology,” Journal of Pastoral Theology 33, vol. 3 (2023): 1-17. Luis Menéndez-Antuña (interview) “Entrevista a Fernando Segovia” Reseña Biblica 120, 74-76. […]
BUSTH Announces Faculty Publications and Presentations for November 2023
The School of Theology is pleased to announce the following faculty publications and scholarly presentations for November 2023: Eunil David Cho, et al Eunil David Cho & Garam Han (2023) “A Pilgrimage to the Motherland: Understanding Pilgrimage Experience as Embodied Religious Education for Immigrant Youth.” Journal of Religious Education, DOI: 10.1080/00344087.2023.2268971 Dana Robert “From Mission […]
Rev. Dr. Anastasia Kidd (’04,’18) featured on PHPod Podcast about Fat Liberation
Lecturer and director of contextual education Anastasia Kidd was featured on the October 27, 2023 podcast published by Public Health Post to discuss her work in the fat liberation space and her recent publication Fat Church: Claiming a Gospel of Fat Liberation. Together with host Kara Schmidt and guest Becca Rausch, Massachusetts State Senator, the […]
Prof. Dana Robert mentioned in BU Today about the History of Boston University
The following is an excerpt from BU Today’s article “Did You Know? 10 BU Trivia Bits for the University’s New President” by C. Daryl Healea, which mentions William Fairfield Warren Distinguished Professor Dana L. Robert, published on October 4, 2023. … That tower was intended to symbolize the originating ideals of Boston University. Those ideals […]
Prof. Peng Yin to Visit Hong Kong to Deliver Lectures, Engage Churches
Assistant Professor of Ethics Peng Yin will visit Hong Kong from November 5-11 to give lectures on Chinese Christianity, queer theology, as well as religion and international politics. His first public lecture is entitled “Christianity and Queerness: Affinities and Their Political Implications.” In it, Yin argues that despite the protracted opposition between Christianity and queerness, […]
Prof. Eunil David Cho named Co-Editor of the Journal of Pastoral Theology
Assistant Professor of Spiritual Care and Counseling Eunil David Cho has been elected the co-editor of the Journal of Pastoral Theology, one of the leading journals in the fields of pastoral theology, chaplaincy, and spiritual care. Prof. Cho’s term as co-editor will run through 2027. His co-editor, Dr. Mary Clark Moschella, Roger J. Squire Professor of […]
Prof. Steven Sandage quoted in AP News article on Clergy Burnout
The following is an excerpt from the AP News article “Clergy burnout is a growing concern in polarized churches. A summit offers coping strategies” by Giovanna Dell’Orto, featuring a quote by Professor Steven Sandage, published on October 9, 2023. … “Self-care is strategic, not selfish,” said Mark Dance, one of the summit’s speakers, who was […]