Events

This I Believe 2025

At the last community worship service of each academic year, it is a tradition at BU School of Theology to hear words of reflection from our graduating students. We pray the next steps in their journeys prove to be meaningful and in service of those in need. Featuring Damalie Sentumbwe (MDiv’25), Medyatry Rafael (MTS’25), Jongyup […]

Looking Back on 2024

As we reflect on the moments that shaped our year, BUSTH celebrates the growth, achievements, and inspiring stories from our beloved community. From events celebrating groundbreaking research to personal moments of meaningful connection, 2024 has been a year of transformation and impact. Join us in revisiting these highlights and celebrating the spirit of seeking peace […]

Watchers at the Gate: 2024 Service of Matriculation Sermon

“Like watchers at the gate, we are called…to be active witnesses to the power of a vision of a just world that is not a utopian pipe dream or the mumblings of hopeless romantics.” Martin Luther King, Jr. Professor of Religion and Black Studies Emilie Townes was the celebrated preacher during the 2024 Matriculation Service […]

The Shepherds go to the Manger

Dean G. Sujin Pak reads the seventh lesson (Luke 2:8-16) at the Boston University 50th Annual Service of Lessons & Carols, held at Marsh Chapel on December 8, 2023.  Used with permission from Marsh Chapel Media. 

Faculty Book Review: Transcripts of the Sacred in Nigeria

Hosted by the Dean’s Office, this faculty book event reviews Transcripts of the Sacred in Nigeria: Beautiful, Monstrous, Ridiculous, the latest publication by Walter G. Muelder Professor of Social Ethics Nimi Wariboko. Panelists Steven Sandage, Albert and Jessie Danielsen Professor of Psychology of Religion and Theology, BU School of Theology Nelly Wamaitha, Assistant Professor of […]

Pursuing Harmony in the Midst of Cacophony

Dr. Willie Jennings of Yale Divinity School joined the BUSTH community on Friday, February 10, 2023 for a discussion about his book “After Whiteness: An Education in Belonging,” which challenges the field of theological education to form students through “border-crossing pluralism” and reject the lenses of whiteness, masculinity, and individualism. In this clip, Dr. Jennings […]

Trading Futures: Research of Prof. Filipe Maia

Assistant Professor of Theology Filipe Maia reflects on his intellectual journey and a synopsis of his research which led to the publication of his most recent book, “Trading Futures: Toward a Theological Critique of Financialized Capitalism.” Prof. Maia speaks with School of Theology head librarian Dr. Amy Limpitlaw about his ongoing research involving capital markets […]

A Global Network of Alumni

As part of our annual Community Day, the School of Theology had the pleasure of listening to William Fairfield Warren Distinguished Professor Dana Robert as she told stories of the global human network of our alumni/ae. In this excerpt from her talk, Dr. Robert reviewed only a handful of our alumni/ae and their work with […]

Dean Pak Welcomes New Students

School of Theology Dean G. Sujin Pak offers words of welcome to students as they join our beloved community during new student orientation on September 2, 2022.