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Istanbul’s majestic Hagia Sophia, a former church and mosque that’s now a museum, has become a symbol of the divide among Turkeys secular and Islamic citizens. Photos of Hagia Sophia Museum by Deagostini/Getty Images

Culture

Sacred Wisdom

January 13, 2015

Boston University BU, menorah, Hanukkah, holidays, Jonathan Klawans, scholar of ancient Judaism, College of Arts and Sciences CAS

Religion

A Ho-Ho-Ho Hanukkah?

December 16, 2014

advent, medicaid, affordable healthcare, obamacare

Politics

POV: During Advent, a Call to Remember the Uninsured

December 15, 2014

Boston University BU, School of Theology STH, Queer Theology, Pamela Lightsey

Academics

Queer Theology: Does God Hate Gay People?

December 2, 2014

Boston University BU, stewardship, School of Theology STH

Religion

They Can Preach, but Can They Fundraise?

November 19, 2014

Theodore Lockhart, United Methodist minister, author, Before Blackness, Lying After Truth, In Rabbitude, and Other Poems

Alumni

The Poet Preacher

October 16, 2014

Ferguson Missouri, Ferguson Forum, Marsh Chapel, Boston University

University News

Frank Discussion at Marsh Chapel’s Ferguson Forum

September 5, 2014

Boston University BU, School of Theology STH, alumni, Austin Washington, soccer

Soccer

Trading His Cleats for the Pulpit

July 30, 2014

Boston University BU, College of Arts and Sciences CAS, religion, summer course Holy City: Jerusalem in Time, Space, and the Imagination class, professor of religion Michael Zank, director of the Elie Wiesel Center for Judaic Studies

University News

Jerusalem: How Did It Get to Be the Holy City?

July 18, 2014

christianity, bible, gospels, jesus christ, young adults, young adulthood

Religion

What Can the Gospels Teach Young Adults?

June 20, 2014

Christine Park, Boston University School of Management, SMG, Boston University Class of 2014, Boston University alumni, Mustard Seed, college a cappella groups, Christian a cappella groups

University News

Points of Departure: A Place to Fit In

May 9, 2014

Boston University BU, College of Communication COM, The Vatican, Pope canonization, journalism, Matthew Younis, COM Professor RD Sahl, Kirsten Johnson

Film & TV

COM Goes to the Vatican

April 25, 2014

Photo: A cross in front of a blue sky background

Religion

Are Christians the Most Persecuted Religious Group?

April 9, 2014

Boston University BU, Bryan Stone associate dean for academic affairs, School of Theology STH, Noah Movie, Darren Aronofsky’s Noah, Russell Crowe

Religion

POV: Do We Really Need Another Bible Film?

April 1, 2014

Boston University BU, Rev. Thomas Ogletree, officiate gay son wedding, gay marriage, Methodist Church

LGBTQ+

Methodist Bishop’s Gay Marriage Decision Cheers BU Church Leaders

March 24, 2014

Boston University BU, College of General Studies CGS, Regina Hansen, Catholicism portrayal in the media, Noah, Russell Crowe, Son of God, Diogo Morgado

Film

Hollywood Goes to Church

March 5, 2014

faith based schools, rights, right to enforce faith based beliefs

Science & Technology

POV: Why Catholic Schools Have the Right to Fire Married Gay Staff

February 5, 2014

Boston University BU, School of Theology STH, professor Wesley Wildman research, similarities and differences religious experiences

Research

Exploring the Spiritual Experience

January 24, 2014

Boston University BU, religion, interfaith, multifaith, Evangelical Christians, BU Interfaith Council

Voices & Opinion

POV: What BU Can Learn from Evangelical Christians

January 21, 2014

Pope Francis, op-ed, opinion

Voices & Opinion

POV: Leave Your Bias at the Door When Reading Pope Francis

December 12, 2013

POV: Leave Your Bias at the Door When Reading Pope Francis