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Prof. Luis Menéndez-Antuña Receives Society of Biblical Literature 2021 Diamond Award for Integrative Scholarship
Assistant Professor of New Testament Luis Menéndez-Antuña was recently awarded the Society of Biblical Literature (SBL) 2021 A. R. Pete Diamond Award for Integrative Scholarship for his recent article “The Gospel of Torture: Mark 15 and the Body in Pain.” The Diamond Award for Integrative Scholarship supports junior-level academic scholars who demonstrate “innovative approaches in biblical […]
Prof. Jonathan Calvillo Awarded New-York Historical Society Research Fellowship
New-York Historical Society, with support from the Henry Luce Foundation, awarded research fellowships to Boston University School of Theology Assistant Professor of Sociology of Religion Jonathan Calvillo and seven other early-career historians in 2020 whose work illuminates the varied roles of religion and spirituality in the history of the American West, including nineteenth-century westward expansion, […]
Prof. Wesley Wildman Appointed as Co-Leader of New BU Hariri Institute for Computing Research Program
The Boston University School of Theology (STH), together with the Boston University Hariri Institute for Computing, are excited to announce that STH faculty member Wesley Wildman, Professor of Philosophy, Theology, and Ethics, has been appointed as a co-leader to a new Hariri Institute for Computing, Boston University Focused Research Program for his computational and data-driven […]
Prof. Rady Roldán-Figueroa Named Incoming Director of BU Center for Latin American Studies
Associate Professor of the History of Christianity and Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Rady Roldán-Figueroa has been appointed the incoming Director of the Center for Latin American Studies at the Boston University Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies, announced on May 26, 2021. “I am very excited about this new leadership role with […]
Prof. Nimi Wariboko Interview Featured on KXLU 88.9FM in Los Angeles Area
Walter G. Muelder Professor of Social Ethics Nimi Wariboko was interviewed by Adam Reese of Ofiõ Media Group, and segments of the interview were aired on May 24, 2021 on KXLU.com and 88.9FM in the Los Angeles area. Prof. Wariboko discussed a wide range of topics, such as the global monetary system, Nigerian Pentecostalism, US […]
BUSTH Announces Faculty Publications for May 2021
The School of Theology is pleased to announce the following faculty publications for the month of May 2021: Mary Elizabeth Moore Embracing Sexuality and Gender: Toward Radical Love, Religious Education, DOI: 10.1080/00344087.2021.1917851 Dana Robert Foreword to The Practice of Mission in Global Methodism: Emerging Trends from Everywhere to Everywhere, by Scott, David W., Stephens, Darryl […]
Prof. Nicolette Manglos-Weber Featured in Sociology of Religion Journal Podcast
Assistant Professor of Religion and Society Nicolette Manglos-Weber was featured on the April 22, 2021 podcast published by the Sociology of Religion Journal to discuss her new research work on global faith communities in the African diaspora, and lived religion and social welfare. In this podcast, she discusses her recent article The Contexts of Spiritual […]
Prof. Shively Smith Publishes Letter Addressed to President Biden and Vice President Harris
April 19, 2021 – As part of the national campaign 100 days 100 Letters, Assistant Professor of New Testament Shively T. J. Smith has written a letter addressed to the Biden-Harris Administration and members of the 117th Congress. In her letter and accompanying video, she asks the nation’s elected leaders to commit to following Howard Thurman’s […]
BUSTH Community 2020 Holiday Artwork and Photography
Boston University School of Theology students, faculty, staff, and alums contributed artwork and photography to our online 2020 Holiday Season gallery. We hope it brings you some joy in these dark times.
New Testament Faculty Create Video for Prospective Doctoral Students
October 2020 – The Society of Biblical Literature (SBL) has recently launched an initiative to recruit students from underrepresented populations to the academic area of Biblical Studies. Their recent SBL event BlackScholarsMatter was designed to increase diversity in Biblical Studies. Boston University School of Theology (STH) Assistant Professor of New Testament Rev. Dr. Shively T. […]