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BUSTH welcomes Two New Associate Deans
The Boston University School of Theology (BUSTH) is pleased to announce the new appointments of the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and the Associate Dean for Students and Community Life. Professor of the History of Christianity Rady Roldán-Figueroa (’05) has been appointed as the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, succeeding Bryan... More
BUSTH announces Faculty Publications and Presentations for March 2025
The School of Theology is pleased to announce the following faculty publications and scholarly presentations for March 2025: Eunil David Cho "Psychospiritual Stress, Trauma, and Migration: Understandings for Displaced Communities" in Reframing Trauma: A Psychospiritual Theory and Theology edited by M. Jan Holton and Jill Snodgrass. Minneapolis, Minnesota: Fortress Press, More
Rev. Canon Cristina F. Rathbone (’09) authors “The Asylum Seekers: A Chronicle of Life, Death, and Community at the Border”
Rev. Canon Cristina F. Rathbone ('09) recently released her text The Asylum Seekers: A Chronicle of Life, Death, and Community at the Border. The book description reads: "A remarkable, decimating work of reporting by award-winning journalist and priest Cristina Rathbone about asylum seekers trapped at a port of entry to the US:... More
Director of Faith Exploration, Part-Time, UU: Watertown, MA
This ministry is primarily centered around the spiritual needs, nurturing and growth of our children, youth and families. The person in this role develops and implements faith exploration programming with the intention of helping children and youth cultivate a Unitarian Universalist identity and a sense of meaningful community within and... More
BUSTH Community Members share Inspiration during Women’s History Month
The following is an excerpt from the article “The Women who Inspire Us” featuring Martin Luther King, Jr. Professor of Religion and Black Studies Emilie M. Townes and STM student Greta Gaffin ('23,'26), published on March 16, 2025 by BU Today. Each March, the nation celebrates Women’s History Month, honoring the... More
Dr. Stephen Stacks (’12) to release “The Resounding Revolution: Freedom Song after 1968”
Dr. Stephen Stacks ('12) authored the text, The Resounding Revolution: Freedom Song after 1968, set to be released in May of 2025. The book description reads: "Far from being bounded by the timeframe of the 1960s, freedom song continues to evolve as a tool both of historical memory and of present activism. More
Rev. Dr. Wayne Kendall (’92)
The following obituary was originally published by Blake Chelmsford Funeral Home and can be found here. Reverend Dr. Wayne Kendall, 86, a resident of Townsend, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at Fitchburg Healthcare surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Janice (Nolan) Kendall with... More
Dr. Carolynne Hitter Brown (’09) authors upcoming work, “Singing through Struggle Music, Worship, and Identity in Postemancipation Black Churches”
Dr. Carolynne Hitter Brown ('09) authored Singing through Struggle: Music, Worship, and Identity in Postemancipation Black Churches to be released on May 15, 2025. The book description reads: "Singing through Struggle: Music, Worship, and Identity in Postemancipation Black Churches offers an innovative look at the vital role music and worship played in nurturing Black... More
The Very Rev. Dr. Marion Pardy (’97) awarded for leadership among interfaith communities
The following is an excerpt from The United Church of Canada's article, “Dr. Pardy nominated for her interfaith and guaranteed living income (GLI) work,” published on February 4, 2025. Click here to read the full article. "The Very Rev. Dr. Marion Pardy, 37th Moderator of The United Church of Canada, will receive the... More
Mr. Sean Glenn (’13) joins in developing Haven Religious Community
The following is an excerpt from The Living Church article by Greta Gaffin ('23, '28), “Three Members Form a Nascent Religious Community,” published on January 1, 2025. Click here to read the full article. "Haven Religious is an emerging religious community in Hartford, Connecticut that hopes to provide active service to the church and the... More