School of Theology Library News
From Our Research Collection: School of Theology Ceremonial Bible
Are you attending matriculation on Wednesday, 9/19? At the matriculation and graduation ceremonies at STH, it is tradition that the Head Librarian lead the faculty into Marsh Chapel carrying the School of Theology Ceremonial Bible, another member in our Archives and Research Collection. The Bible itself, a King James translation, was... More
First Paper Friday: Fri, September 21st, 12-3pm
Just in time before your first papers are due, the STH Library is hosting First Paper Friday, where we will host workshops on research methods, finding books and articles, evaluating resources, and plagiarism. Stay for one or all of our workshops to get on solid footing before you begin writing... More
NEWS: Our Religion and Graphica Collection Renamed the A. David Lewis Religion and Graphica Collection
Beginning August 30th, 2018 the School of Theology Library officially re-named its Religion and Graphica Collection the “A. David Lewis Religion and Graphica Collection.” With this name change, we recognize the tireless work of Dr. Lewis helping to secure the funding to launch the collection in 2009 through a BU... More
Library Open House & Breakfast: September 7th, 10am-2pm
On September 7th, 10am-2pm, the Theology Library is hosting an open house for new students at STH. It is definitely going to be worth your while to get up that morning and stop by campus! We will have a delicious breakfast (generously funded by the STH Admission's Office), games, socializing, More
From Our Research Collection: Dr. Edwin P. Booth & A Modest Proposal
For our next “From Our Research Collection,” we want to revisit a letter previously shared on social media, from Dr. Edwin Prince Booth, STH Faculty member, to the President of Boston College in 1958, suggesting that Boston College consider changing the name of their university, to avoid any name confusion... More
STH Library Book Sale: Aug 29-30, Sept. 4-6
The School of Theology Library is happy to announce we are hosting a Book Sale at the beginning of the Fall 2018 semester! We have hundreds of titles to be sold looking for a new home, including texts being used in classes this upcoming fall and spring semesters! As always, More
Library Hours Changing: Semester Hours Begin September 4th
Beginning on September 4th, the School of Theology Library will begin its normal semester hours: Monday - Thursday, 8:00am-9:00pm Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm Saturday, 10:00am-6:00pm As always, the library will be closed on Sundays and holidays. Hours at the Reference Desk will begin September 4th, too! Our reference desk hours are: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 10:30am-3:30pm Wednesday 1:00pm-3:30pm
From Our Research Collection: Jesse Lee and Boston (Jan 3, 1791)
One of the many crown jewels in the School of Theology Archives Collections is the Autograph Letters Collection. Archivists and historians use the word autograph here because all of these letters are signed. If you are a fan of Methodist history, the early history of Boston University, or even just... More
From Our Research Collection: William Fairfield Warren, BU, and the Great Boston Fire of 1872
One of the many crown jewels in the School of Theology Archives Collections is the Autograph Letters Collection. Archivists and historians use the word autograph here because all of these letters are signed. If you are a fan of Methodist history, the early history of Boston University, or even just... More
New BTI Library Borrowing Procedures
Beginning July 2018, the Boston Theological Institute is instituting a new system for borrowing across BTI Libraries by “opting into” borrowing in the BTI portal. No longer do you need to worry about getting a new BTI Card each semester at our circulation desk! To borrow at other BTI libraries, you... More