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Full-Time Faculty

Samuel L. Adams

Samuel L. Adams

Rubén Arjona

Rubén Arjona

Practical Theology

Rachel S. Baard

Rachel S. Baard

Theology/Ethics/History

John T. Carroll

John T. Carroll

Sung Hee Chang

Sung Hee Chang

Practical Theology

Rebecca L. Davis

Rebecca L. Davis

Christian Education

Frances Taylor Gench

Frances Taylor Gench

Elizabeth Hinson-Hasty

Elizabeth Hinson-Hasty

Theology and Ethics

Jacqueline E. Lapsley

Jacqueline E. Lapsley

Lakisha R. Lockhart

Lakisha R. Lockhart

Christian Education

Christine Luckritz Marquis

Christine Luckritz Marquis

Theology/Ethics/History

Safwat Marzouk

Safwat Marzouk

Robin McCall

Robin McCall

Kenneth J. McFayden

Kenneth J. McFayden

Practical Theology

Joshua Morris

Joshua Morris

Practical Theology

Melanie Jones Quarles

Melanie Jones Quarles

Theology/Ethics/History

Rodney S. Sadler Jr.

Rodney S. Sadler Jr.

Christian Sanchez

Christian Sanchez

Alphonso F. Saville, IV

Alphonso F. Saville, IV

Megan Fullerton Strollo

Megan Fullerton Strollo

James Elisha Taneti

Theology/Ethics/History

Dorothee Tripodi

Dorothee Tripodi

Practical Theology

Richard W. Voelz

Richard W. Voelz

Practical Theology

Karen-Marie Yust

Karen-Marie Yust

Christian Education

Adjunct Faculty

Douglas Brown

Douglas Brown

Practical Theology

Bert Browning

Bert Browning

Practical Theology

Roger J. Gench

Roger J. Gench

Theology and Ethics

Lynn Miller

Lynn Miller

Practical Theology

Elizabeth Newman

Elizabeth Newman

Theology/Ethics/History

Patrick Reyes

Practical Theology

Carson Rhyne

Carson Rhyne

Practical Theology

Noel Schoonmaker

Noel Schoonmaker

Practical Theology and Christian Education

Phyllis Rodgerson Pleasants Tessieri

Phyllis Rodgerson Pleasants Tessieri

Theology/Ethics/History

Leslie Virnelson

Leslie Virnelson

Emeritus Faculty

Brian K. Blount

Brian K. Blount

Richard Boyce

Richard Boyce

James A. Brashler

James A. Brashler

E. Carson Brisson

E. Carson Brisson

Charles E. Brown

Charles E. Brown

Ronald P. Byars

Ronald P. Byars

Thomas W. Currie

Thomas W. Currie

Dawn DeVries

Dawn DeVries

Susan Fox

Susan Fox

Paul Galbreath

Paul Galbreath

Gwen A. Hawley

Gwen A. Hawley

Cindy L. Kissel-Ito

Cindy L. Kissel-Ito

Jack Dean Kingsbury

Jack Dean Kingsbury

Pamela Mitchell Legg

Pamela Mitchell Legg

Beverly Zink-Sawyer

Beverly Zink-Sawyer

Carol L. Schnabl Schweitzer

Carol L. Schnabl Schweitzer

Henry C. Simmons

Henry C. Simmons

Stanley H. Skreslet

Stanley H. Skreslet

Jane Rogers Vann

Jane Rogers Vann

Rebecca Harden Weaver

Rebecca Harden Weaver

Louis B. Weeks

Louis B. Weeks

Due to inclement weather, the Richmond Campus of @

Due to inclement weather, the Richmond Campus of @upseminary will be closed on Monday, January 6, 2025. Classes will be held virtually on the regular class schedule.

🌟 Celebrating Rev. Miatta Wilson, one of APCE’s 2025 awardees! 🌟

Rev. Miatta Wilson, a proud graduate of Presbyterians Supporting Christian Education (PSCE), Class of 1991, has been named ENRICH – Educator of the Year at the 2025 APCE Annual Event.

During her time at PSCE, she learned the value of collaborative work and resource sharing, along with an expansive understanding of God and God’s boundless love—a foundation that has guided her impactful ministry.

Reflecting on this recognition, she shared, “This award is an affirmation of my call to support Christian Formation for all ages, particularly through my work with the PC(USA) Office of Christian Formation.”

For Rev. Wilson, enrichment flows both ways: “I have been enriched by the communities of faith I’ve served with, and I believe my ministry has, in turn, enriched them.” Her guiding motto, inspired by Frederick Buechner, embodies this mutual enrichment: “The place God calls you to is the place where your deep gladness and the world’s deep hunger meet.”

Join us in honoring Rev. Wilson and her remarkable contributions at the APCE Annual Event in Memphis, TN, January 29–February 1, 2025. Online participation options are also available. On-time registration ends January 4, 2025—don’t miss this chance to celebrate, learn, and grow. Learn more at the link in bio: APCE Registration

Happy New Year from Union Presbyterian Seminary! 🎉✨ As we step into 2025, may your year be filled with grace, growth, and faith. Here's to a blessed year ahead!

✨ Meet Rev. Zeta Touchton Lamberson, one of APCE

✨ Meet Rev. Zeta Touchton Lamberson, one of APCE's 2025 awardees! ✨

Rev. Zeta Touchton Lamberson, a proud graduate of the Presbyterian School of Christian Education, Class of 1977, will be honored with the SUSTAIN – Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2025 APCE Annual Event.

Looking back on her experience at PSCE, which federated with Union Theological Seminary in 1997 to eventually become Union Presbyterian Seminary, Rev. Lamberson shared, “My education at PSCE broadened my understanding of ministry in the church. The courses in theology, Bible, and ethics were especially helpful.” These lessons became the bedrock of her impactful and faithful ministry.

Speaking about the recognition, she remarked, “To be recognized by your peers for activities that did as much for you as it did for others is truly amazing.” Service has always been central to her ministry: “When I think of the life of Jesus, I think of service. How blessed and fortunate I am to be able to give and serve others.”

Her favorite scripture, Matthew 7:12, captures her mission: “In everything do to others as you would have them do to you, for this is the Law and the Prophets.”

Join us in celebrating Rev. Lamberson and the other honorees at the APCE Annual Event in Memphis, TN, January 29–February 1, 2025. Online participation options are also available. On-time registration ends January 4, 2025—don’t miss this opportunity to connect. Learn more at the link in bio: APCE Registration

(Stay tuned, we have one more awardee to highlight!)

✨ Meet Rev. Roberta Dodds-Ingersoll, one of APCE

✨ Meet Rev. Roberta Dodds-Ingersoll, one of APCE’s 2025 awardees! ✨

Rev. Roberta Dodds-Ingersoll, a proud graduate of the Presbyterian School of Christian Education, Class of 1979, will be honored with the SUSTAIN – Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2025 APCE Annual Event.

Reflecting on her time at PSCE, she shared that it taught her the importance of balance: the integration of Biblical and Reformed theology, educational theory, and practical application. These foundational lessons shaped her impactful ministry as both an educator and pastor.

On receiving this recognition, she noted, “Each of us has God-given gifts that we have been called to share with energy, intelligence, imagination, and love.” Her favorite scripture, Psalm 139, serves as a testament to God’s sustaining presence throughout her life and work.

Join us in celebrating Rev. Dodds-Ingersoll and the other honorees at the APCE Annual Event in Memphis, TN, January 29–February 1, 2025. Online participation options are also available. On-time registration ends January 4, 2025—don’t miss this opportunity to connect, grow, and be inspired.

"Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace,

"Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill toward men." (Luke 2:14)

Merry Christmas from all of us at Union Presbyterian Seminary! May the joy and peace of Christ fill your hearts and homes today and always.

Faculty and staff @upseminary enjoyed a delicious

Faculty and staff @upseminary enjoyed a delicious holiday lunch just before the break. Thanks, President Lapsley, for hosting!

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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