Alumni/ae News
BU STH Alumn accuses Trump of being a ‘threat to democracy’
The following is an excerpt from the Campus Reform article by Emma Arns, “Harvard prof says Trump seeks to ‘divide and conquer’ the U.S.,” published on June 19, 2025. Click here to read the full article. A Harvard professor claims President Trump’s directives on anti-Semitism and DEI constitute a ‘threat to democracy’ Cornell William Brooks (’87), a […]
“Juneteenth is a way to Lead Broader Society to Freedom” ~Rev. Mariama White-Hammond (’17)
The following is an excerpt of an article from Inside Climate News, “Juneteenth and Its Role in Environmental Justice—for All,” an Interview by Steve Curwood, ‘Living on Earth’ on June 19, 2025 The federal holiday Juneteenth celebrates the enforcement of President Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation in Texas in June 1865. By December, all of the […]
Rev. White-Hammond (’17) Emphasizes the Powers of Faith, Hope, and Resilience on Juneteen
The following is an excerpt from the WXXI News article by Megan Mack, “Living on Earth” 2025 Juneteenth special; “The Poetry Café:” Juneteenth,” published on June 18, 2025. Click here to read the full article. In the first hour, this hour-long Juneteenth special from “Living on Earth” features a conversation with Rev. Mariama White-Hammond about the […]
Kevin C. Peterson’s (’24) “Reparations” has been filmed
Min. Kevin C. Peterson (’24) has produced a film covering his work on “Reparations” in Boston and the nation. The film is showing “localities and the nation that reparation in the US is central to how we achieve true multiracial democracy.” Min. Peterson is the Founder of “Faneuil Hall Race + Reconciliation Project.” “As a […]
Online Study, Real-Life Transformation
This article was written by Mara Sassoon and originally published in the 2025 issue of focus magazine, the annual publication of the BU School of Theology. This article can be found on page 14. STH’s Online and Hybrid Programs allow students to work for change in their communities Building community gardens. Advocating for the poor […]
BUSTH welcomes new Assistant Professor of Homiletics
Boston University School of Theology (BUSTH) is pleased to announce the appointment of new full-time faculty member Rev. Dr. Timothy L. Adkins-Jones (’09, ’20), who will begin on July 1, 2025. Rev. Dr. Adkins-Jones will join the faculty as Assistant Professor of Homiletics, most recently serving as Assistant Professor of Homiletics at Union Theological Seminary. […]
Prof. Cornell Brooks (’87) remembers George Floyd’s death 5 years later
The following is an excerpt from the CBS News article, “Remembering George Floyd 5 years after his murder” published on May 25, 2025. Click here to read the full article and watch the interview with Prof. Cornell Brooks. May 25 marked the fifth anniversary of the murder of George Floyd, whose death at the hands of […]
Peacemaking and Prophetic Action: Development of BUSTH’s Inaugural Circle Keeping Program
By Kendall Doty (’25) During the 2024-2025 school year, Boston University School of Theology (STH) launched a new contextual education internship program offering students the opportunity to practice circle keeping. Under the direction of Clinical Assistant Professor of Religion and Conflict Transformation and Director of the Tom Porter Religion and Conflict Transformation Program James McCarty, […]
BUSTH Alumnus Rev. James Lawson (’60) Visits the Past
The Rev. James Lawson catches up with his reading at the Boston University School of Theology, in Boston, Mass., June 7, 1960, where he has started the summer session. The Rev. Mr. Lawson, a Methodist minister, was expelled by Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tenn., last March for his role in lunch counter sit-in demonstrations against segregation. […]
BUSTH celebrates Class of 2025
On Saturday, May 17, 2025, the Boston University School of Theology held its annual convocation ceremony and celebrated one of its most diverse classes ever. Friends and families of the graduates gathered in person at Marsh Chapel for the hooding and diploma ceremony, and many more were able to watch live online (see recording below). […]