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PhD student La Ronda Barnes (’26) published in Black Theology: An International Journal
The following is an excerpt from the Black Theology: An International Journal article “Menstrual Blood and the Blood of Christ: Streams of Strength, Vulnerability, and New Life” by PhD student La Ronda Barnes, published on June 13, 2024. Click here to read the full article. In this article I offer a new womanist perspective for […]
PhD candidate Emily Nelms Chastain to join Perkins School of Theology as Instructor
The following is an excerpt from article “Rev. Emily Nelms Chastain to join Perkins August 1 as Instructor in the History of Christianity” featuring PhD candidate Emily Nelms Chastain, published on March 19, 2024. Click here to read the full article. Rev. Emily Nelms Chastain, an ordained deacon in The United Methodist Church and Ph.D. […]
BUSTH Publishes Annual FOCUS Magazine for 2024
The Boston University School of Theology is pleased to announce the 2024 publication of its annual scholarly magazine, focus. The magazine’s theme this year is theological humility, and the issue raises the question of how to equip theologically humble faith leaders in the current landscape. The magazine features close-ups on faculty promotions, creating a more […]
PhD Student Daniel Montañez interviewed in Sojourners article
The following is an excerpt from the Soujourners article “Ahead of election, evangelicals want sermons on immigration” by Ken Chitwood, featuring contributions by current PhD student Daniel Montañez. Click here to read the full article, originally published on March 27, 2024. … ‘Biblical, compassionate welcome’ … The Evangelical Immigration Table — a collective of religious leaders […]
PhD candidate Emily Nelms Chastain receives ACT Grant from BU DL&I
The following is an excerpt from article “ACT Grant: Connecting Classroom Content with Life after Graduate School” featuring doctor of philosophy candidate Emily Nelms Chastain, published on February 5, 2024. Click here to read the full article. In the 21st century, the continuous transformation of both the church and the world relies on the presence […]
PhD Students to present at 2023 AAR/SBL Annual Meeting
The Boston University School of Theology (BUSTH) is pleased to announce that 14 current PhD students will present topics this coming week at the American Academy of Religion (AAR) Annual Meeting in San Antonio, TX. The meeting is co-hosted by AAR and the Society of Biblical Literature (SBL), and is the world’s largest gathering of […]
BUSTH Publishes Annual FOCUS Magazine for 2023
May 2023 – The Boston University School of Theology (STH) is pleased to announce the publication of its annual scholarly magazine, focus. The magazine’s theme this year is bridging the gap between culture, divine love, and each other. The magazine features close-ups on distinguished alumni including Spring 2023 Lowell Lecturer Dr. Bill Banfield (on our cover), […]
BUSTH PhD Student Morgan Crago wins Presbyterian Historical Society Grant
The original story was published by Presbyterian Church USA on March 21, 2023. The following is an excerpt only and features current PhD student Morgan Crago (STH‘24). Please click here to read the full article, written by McKenna Britton. PHS’s research fellowship program awards travel grants of $2,500 for scholars, students and independent researchers who demonstrate a need […]
BUSTH Welcomes New Congregations for Trauma-Responsive Congregations Project
November 2022 – Boston University School of Theology (BUSTH) is pleased to welcome eight additional congregations to the “Trauma-Responsive Congregations” program, part of a grant funded by Lilly Endowment Inc. through its Thriving Congregations Initiative. The four-year project is entering its third year. It is designed to help urban congregations respond to trauma from theologically-informed […]
BUSTH PhD Student Daniel Montañez (STH’18,’25) Published on Patheos.com
The following is an excerpt from the Patheos.com blog article “From Truth to Trust: Reimagining the Future of Christian Apologetics” by BUSTH PhD student Daniel Montañez, published on August 31, 2022. Click here to read the full article. … Today, the context from which apologetics is done is vastly different from the early Church. One […]