Meet the Registration and Financial Aid Team

Sangwon Yang
Director of Student Services, Ad Interim
Registrar

Office: Suite 108
Email: sy107@bu.edu
Phone: 617-353-3053
Education:
Master of Sacred Theology, Boston University School of Theology
Master of Divinity, Duke Divinity School
Bachelor of Arts in Theology, Boston College

Sangwon Yang kindled his passion for theological education as a theology major at Boston College, exploring the wide expanse of theological tradition. His passions continued to grow at Duke Divinity School, where he received a Master of Divinity and focused on systematic theology.  Upon graduation, Sangwon worked for a Christian education organization, writing and teaching theological curricula centered around restorative justice and healing atonement for churches and Christian organizations.

His passion for theological education led him to join the Admissions Office at Boston University School of Theology as the Admissions Officer in December 2018. His work in Admissions allowed him to share his passion for theology while walking alongside others as they begin or continue their theological journey.

In 2019, Sangwon was promoted to be the Registrar of the School of Theology, overseeing registration, student records, and academic scheduling. Sangwon sees his ministerial goals as empowering others through theological education while making that education more accessible, equitable, and approachable to a diverse range of people and communities.

In 2021, Sangwon was appointed the additional role of Associate Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. As Associate Director, Sangwon has partnered with the Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to formally strengthen and expand diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts at STH. 

Sangwon’s interests include Christian education (both in higher education and local church settings), liberation theology, theological speech, atonement theology, restorative justice, and philosophical theology.

Jamie Shore, Associate Registrar and Financial Aid Officer

Office: Suite 108
Email: shorej@bu.edu 
Phone: 617-353-3045
Education:
Master of Divinity, Boston University
Bachelor of Arts, Gordon College

Jamie Shore joined the Registration and Financial Aid Office as the Financial Aid Officer and Advanced Studies Coordinator in Spring 2021 as she finished up her Master of Divinity degree at the School of Theology and was promoted to Associate Registrar and Financial Aid Officer in July 2023. As a student, she worked as the Administrative Coordinator for BU’s Center for Practical Theology and discovered a love for the administrative side of theological education.

Working in theological education is an extension of Jamie’s calling to lay ministry. Jamie’s goal for her work with financial aid and advanced studies programs at STH is to advocate for students who face financial and social barriers navigating the structures of higher education and to help steward policies that facilitate more just and equitable access in the institution.

Jamie and her wife live in an Episcopalian intentional community in Allston, MA centered on prayer, hospitality, and justice work. In her free time, she tends her household’s community garden project, plays cards with her housemates, and visits her family in New Hampshire.

Gabriella Makuc, Senior Program Coordinator

Office: Suite 108
Email: sthregfa@bu.edu 
Phone: 617-353-3053

Education:
Master of Divinity, Boston University
Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies and Bachelor of Music, Lawrence University

Gabriella graduated from BU School of Theology with her MDiv in May 2023, and is excited to support students as they navigate their seminary journey! A lifelong musician, Gabi is passionate about studying and living at the intersection of theology, contemplative spiritual practice and the arts. 

Gabi serves the interdenominational church at a local retirement community as music minister, choir director, and most recently, interim preacher. She aspires to embody her beliefs in the healing power of sound, silence and deep listening, through her ministry and through her pursuit of certification as a therapeutic musician. 

She is eager to continue exploring an ecumenical vocation at the intersection of Catholic and Protestant identities. In her spare time she loves to bike along the river, bake gluten free treats, write, and of course, make music.