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.

Brian K. Blount

President Emeritus

Location: Richmond
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Brian K. Blount

one of the year’s highlights was the launch of t

one of the year’s highlights was the launch of the new website for our Center for Excellence in Christian Education! This updated platform offers access to curriculum offerings, valuable resources, information on upcoming events, and more—all designed to inspire and support your ministry.

If you haven’t explored it yet, visit cece.upsem.edu and discover everything the Center has to offer!

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A fun highlight from 2024 that everyone loved: RVA

A fun highlight from 2024 that everyone loved: RVA Goats visited Shalom Farms to help clear invasive plants! These hardworking goats made room for native plants to thrive and created more space for visitors to enjoy Yaupon Place.

And, who doesn’t love a good goat photo?

(Photo courtesy of RVA Goats)

As we wrap up the fall semester, Union Presbyteria

As we wrap up the fall semester, Union Presbyterian Seminary wishes our students, faculty, and staff a wonderful and well-deserved winter break!

You’ve worked hard, and now it’s time to rest, recharge, and enjoy the holiday season. We look forward to welcoming you back in January as we begin a new semester together.

Have a safe and joyful break!

As we look back on the highlights of 2024, we cele

As we look back on the highlights of 2024, we celebrate Union Presbyterian Seminary faculty member Frances Taylor Gench, a fifth-generation Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) minister, who won an Award of Excellence in Biblical Interpretation. Her thoughtful reflection on female pastoral leadership and biblical interpretation was recognized by the Associated Church Press (ACP), which honors excellence in faith-based media. Read the article in @presoutlook: https://pres-outlook.org/2023/07/on-women-pastors-and-biblical-authority-a-presbyterian-reflection/

Dr. Frances Taylor Gench also presented a funny and feminist sermon on Luke 10 during women's history month this year. Take a listen at https://bit.ly/Gench10Luke

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Our Advent parties were truly one of the highlight

Our Advent parties were truly one of the highlights of the season! Swipe through for a look at all the holiday cheer that filled our campus this year.

🚨 We're Hiring! 🚨 Union Presbyterian Semina

🚨 We're Hiring! 🚨

Union Presbyterian Seminary is excited to announce several job openings across our Richmond, VA, and Charlotte, NC campuses. Join a vibrant community dedicated to education, ministry, and service. More about our open positions:

➡️ Hospitality and Office Coordinator (Charlotte Campus): A part-time role welcoming and assisting visitors on campus.
➡️ Vice President for Enrollment Management: Lead strategic recruitment and retention initiatives across our campuses.
➡️ Accounting and Financial Aid Specialist: Manage student financial transactions and support our financial operations.
➡️ Donor Relations Officers (Richmond and Charlotte): Build meaningful relationships that foster generosity and stewardship.

Submit your applications today at our link in bio.

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Are you interested in exploring Baptist studies th

Are you interested in exploring Baptist studies this spring? Union Presbyterian Seminary invites you to audit one or both of our Baptist House of Studies courses during the upcoming semester, running from January 6 to April 9.

This spring, we’re offering Baptist History, taught by Dr. Phyllis Rodgerson-Pleasants Tessieri on Mondays from 8:30 to 11:20 a.m., and Baptist Polity, taught by Dr. Bert Browning on Mondays from 1:30 to 4:20 p.m. Both courses are available in person or online via Zoom.

If you’d like to join, please contact Bonnie Hoffman in Admissions at bonnie.hoffman@upsem.edu.

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Reflecting on some of our big moments in 2024! Fir

Reflecting on some of our big moments in 2024! First up, a truly historic day in May when Dr. Jacqueline E. Lapsley became the first woman inaugurated as President of Union Presbyterian Seminary. We are so blessed to have her at the helm!