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Marthinus “Inus” Daneel, 1936 – 2024
The Center for Global Christianity and Mission (CGCM) and the Boston University School of Theology (BUSTH) announce the passing on July 29, 2024 of CGCM co-founder Marthinus “Inus” Daneel, who was a noted theologian, author, and professor. Dr. Daneel grew up in Zimbabwe, was a self-professed “nomad” and adventurer, was a renowned and respected researcher, […]
Hispanic Youth Leadership Academy announces new Summer Programs
For more than 20 years, the Hispanic Youth Leadership Academy (HYLA), in partnership with The United Methodist Church and The Episcopal Church, has supported Latinx high school and college students as they explore their calls to ministry, strengthen their faith, and serve their churches and communities. Last week, HYLA announced three pivotal summer training programs […]
Religion and Conflict Transformation Estate Gift received from Dr. Judith Oleson
The Boston University School of Theology (BUSTH) is grateful to announce a generous gift made by Dr. Judith Oleson, late professor and director of the Tom Porter Religion and Conflict Transformation Program (RCT) through her estate. Dr. Oleson passed away in June 2023 after a lengthy illness, and her legacy and the impact of her […]
Dr. Melissa L. Gilliam takes office as BU’s 11th President
The following is an excerpt from BU Today’s article “A Conversation: Boston University President Melissa L. Gilliam on First Impressions, Challenges, and Ambitions” by Doug Most, published on July 1, 2024. Throughout its 185-year history, Boston University has had just 10 presidents. On Monday, July 1, 2024, Melissa L. Gilliam, a physician, a researcher in public […]
Winners of 2024 Hare Preaching Prize Announced
On May 15, 2024, homiletics students at Boston University School of Theology gathered to preach for the Edith P. and Augustus G. Hare Preaching Prize, established by Philomena Hare (’11). The prize has two categories: the first for sermons based on a Biblical or other scriptural text, and the second for sermons for a situation […]
Prof. Steven Sandage co-authors article in The Conversation on stress among spiritual leaders
The following is an excerpt from the article “‘I love this work, but it’s killing me’: The unique toll of being a spiritual leader today” co-authored by Albert and Jessie Danielsen Professor of Psychology of Religion and Theology Steven Sandage, published on June 24, 2024 by The Conversation US. Click here to read the full article. […]
Prof. Dana Robert delivers Plenary Address at 2024 New England Annual Conference
William Fairfield Warren Distinguished Professor Dana Robert delivered the plenary address “Co-Creating Justice and Joy: Decolonizing United Methodist Mission, Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow” at the 2024 New England Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church on June 20, 2024. Introduced by interim Bishop Peggy A. Johnson, Prof. Robert began her remarks by asking, “Giving the […]
BUSTH announces new Adjunct Instructor of Organ
Boston University School of Theology (BUSTH) is pleased to announce the appointment of Erica Johnson as the Adjunct Instructor of Organ for the Master of Sacred Music program. Dr. Johnson comes to Boston University with a distinguished career as a church musician, performer and instructor of the organ. In addition to an active church and […]
BUSTH Community Members reflect on importance of Juneteenth
Shively T. J. Smith, Associate Professor of New Testament; Director, PhD program What is in a day? June 19 is an American haunting of sorts. It is an eerie reminder of how even when freedom, citizenship, and access are supposedly granted, they can be denied or, at the very least, delayed. The Emancipation Proclamation was […]
PhD candidate Emily Nelms Chastain to join Perkins School of Theology as Instructor
The following is an excerpt from article “Rev. Emily Nelms Chastain to join Perkins August 1 as Instructor in the History of Christianity” featuring PhD candidate Emily Nelms Chastain, published on March 19, 2024. Click here to read the full article. Rev. Emily Nelms Chastain, an ordained deacon in The United Methodist Church and Ph.D. […]