Faculty

Our students learn from and develop relationships with our highly regarded faculty, many of whom are globally recognized as leading experts in their field of study.

Cindy L. Kissel-Ito

Associate Professor Emerita of Christian Education

Location: Richmond
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Cindy L. Kissel-Ito

Say hello to Beth Bailey, one of our 2024 graduate

Say hello to Beth Bailey, one of our 2024 graduates! After interning @riverroadchurch, she has accepted a full time position as the Minister with Youth and Young Adults @fxbgbaptist. We are very excited for her and cannot wait to see the great things she will accomplish!

Richmond locals- we have a fun announcement! Next

Richmond locals- we have a fun announcement! Next week, @rvagoats will be clearing some invasive plants for @shalomfarms. Once the area is cleared, there will not only be much more room for the native plants to thrive, but also more room for visitors of Yaupon Place to enjoy the park.

Check back soon for more pictures of the goats once they arrive!

Goat Picture Credit: RVA Goats

“But not just about me. It has to be about the b

“But not just about me. It has to be about the boat.” - Joe Rantz, Boys in the Boat. Our incoming Vice President of Advancement, @leehinsonhasty, is the dad of a Case Western Reserve Univ. Crew alum who is celebrating his dad’s appointment at @upseminary !

We are so proud of our recent graduate, Daphne Hil

We are so proud of our recent graduate, Daphne Hill! She is continuing her graduate studies as a member of the 2027 Doctor of Education in Leadership program at VCU and will soon begin a Chaplain residency at the Central VA Healthcare System. Way to go, Daphne!!

Union Presbyterian Seminary will be closed July 4,

Union Presbyterian Seminary will be closed July 4, 2024 and July 5, 2024 in observance of Independence Day.

Congratulations are in order for Dr. Jacq Lapsley

Congratulations are in order for Dr. Jacq Lapsley on her confirmation at the 226th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). She is the first woman president @upseminary and we are honored to be guided by her leadership.

"I am about to do a new thing;
now it springs forth; do you not perceive it?" -Isaiah 43:19

UPSem alum Rev. Tony Larson has been named Co-Mode

UPSem alum Rev. Tony Larson has been named Co-Moderator at the 226th General Assembly of the @pcusa He is shown with Rev. Cece Armstrong, co-moderator. Both serve churches in South Carolina. We are so proud...congratulations!

Welcome to the newest alumni @upseminary! Commence

Welcome to the newest alumni @upseminary! Commencement at the Charlotte campus was filled with happy faces as more than 20 new graduates received their degrees. We are so proud of these leaders--congratuiations! Be sure to enjoy the photos on the UPSem Flickr page. The livestream of the graduation services is on the UPSem YouTube channel (link in bio).