Sermons

When Hospitality is Defiance: 2025 Service of Matriculation Sermon

“When everything seems to suggest that it is not the time to be welcoming, not the time to be gracious, not the time to practice love, then, that is precisely the right moment to be defiant and to practice hospitality…and so, dear friends, welcome to Boston University School of Theology.” Associate dean for Academic Affairs […]

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 […]

Faith Demands Action

During his sermon “Crossing Your Jordan” on January 29, 2025, Master of Divinity student Evan Jason Henry (’25) asked our community worship congregation to imagine what is the step of faith that God is asking us to take – not tomorrow, but today.

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 […]