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Black Alumni Association News | August 2023

Juneteenth Although it’s only recently been declared a federal holiday, Juneteenth is an important day in history. Learn more at this excellent article online.   Gems for the Journey: Scripture with Practical Meaning by Rev. Veronica M. Thomas MSW, Virginia Commonwealth University ’73; M.Div, Union-PSCE ’07 I came across these practical words of wisdom with scripture backing and wanted to…

Class of 2018 profiles: Sara Pantazes can’t wait to dive in

…she has this piece of advice for those who may be in the same situation she was. “Follow the Lord. If God calls you to this, then God will make it possible. If you have a calling, it’s not going anywhere, be true to what God is calling you to do.” When Pantazes started her online program at Union, she…

Class of 2018 profiles: Pamela Fusting will close no door

…serve, and a Master of Arts in Christian Education degree she earned conveniently online from her home in Baltimore, Maryland. A California native, Fusting’s career path began as an economist after graduating from UCLA before working in a church. In 2008, she stepped in to assist as an interim director of family ministry at her church in Severna Park, Maryland,…

Student spotlight: Longtime educator yearns to learn more

…basketball court outside at her church, she would play ball with them to get to know them better, even though she had no idea how to play basketball. Asaro lives in Port Charlotte, Florida, and takes classes at Union online through the Blended Learning Program. “There really aren’t any Presbyterian seminaries near where I am. What I like about the…

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Exploring Human Origins: What Does It Mean To Be Human?

…considerations of what it means to be human. The workshop will be led by the Rev. Dr. Jim Miller, co-chair of the Broader Social Impacts Committee of the Smithsonian’s Human Origins Program. Educators will be introduced to a wide variety of material and online resources related to religious considerations of evolution, generally, and human evolution, in particular.   William Smith…

NEW — Master of Arts in Theological Studies (M.A.T.S.)

…credential from another country. Required steps for a complete M.A.T.S. application include: 1. Completed application 2. Application fee 3. Three letters of reference 4. Transcripts 5. Background check 6. Personal Disclosure Statement 7. Faculty interview 8. Conversation with Admissions Director Visit our applications page for forms and moreinformation about the M.A.T.S. application. M.A.T.S. applications cannot be submitted online. Faculty interviews…

Capital Campaign

…skills. To date, more than 1,700 church members and leaders have been served. Library Without Walls Technology: $560,000 Outcome: The Library Without Walls makes Union library resources available online for alumni and churches around the world. Evangelism Program: $480,000 Outcome: The Evangelism Program teaches students and churches about church revitalization and development. Two presbyteries and 15 churches, along with Union…

NEW — Master of Arts in Theological Studies

…cannot be submitted online. Faculty interviews can be conducted in person on either campus, by Skype, or by phone. You may contact Sheridan Taylor, admissions assistant, at 804-278-4221 or by email at staylor@upsem.edu to arrange your interview.   Residency & Time Requirements The M.A.T.S. program ordinarily takes two years to complete.   Course Requirements The degree requires 51 total credit…

Just Preach /Just Act CSJR African American Social Justice Preaching Series – Part 1

…Seminary is excited to invite you to the 2022 African American Social Justice Preaching Series on January 10th and 12th entitled “Just Preach/ Just Act!” These two days will feature three online events, including an evening lecture on January 10th at 7:00 pm with the Rev. Dr. William C. Turner, Jr of Durham, NC who will explore the intricacies and…

On-Campus Workshop: The Bible and Film

…Wednesday, an additional cost of $14 per person, can be added within the online registration for this event. CEUs: 1.2 CEUs (Continuing Education Units) for this event. Note: CEU certificates can be generated upon request at the time of the event. Campus Housing: Housing on campus is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. You can sign up for housing, for…

2022 Sprunt Lectures

Join us in Watts Chapel on the Richmond campus of Union Presbyterian Seminary or online for the 111th Sprunt Lectures. You’ll hear from exciting speakers and more. The lecture theme will be “Translation Matters: Who Translates God Words & How?” While you’re here, reunite with fellow classmates and colleagues, and see what’s new on campus and in Richmond since your…

“Public Theology and Theologies of Publics” University of Stellenbosch and Princeton Theological Seminary

Rachel Baard will participate in a panel on the theme “Public Theology and Theologies of Publics” as part of an online conference in honor of Dr. Dirkie Smit, hosted by the University of the Western Cape, the University of Stellenbosch, and Princeton Theological Seminary….

You are invited to join us for the 2023 Sprunt Lectures May 1-3, 2023 Union Presbyterian Seminary, Richmond Campus

…The Conversation. In 2011, Dr. Gilbert launched The Preaching Project, a ministry aimed at equipping ministers to better serve African American churches and communities. He also serves as Director of the Equipping the Saints: Black Congregations Online Resource Center at Howard University; General Editor of the forthcoming Preaching, Theology, and Culture book series (Fortress Press); and member of the editorial…

(FREE) Webinar: Death & End of Life Issues

…of Homecoming, a group dedicated to bringing the nation’s first memory village to the Richmond area (Homecomingrva.org). Cost: FREE. No cost to register for this event, yet attendees must register. Registration: Online registration is open. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER. Registered attendees will receive the link for the live webinar within the Confirmation Email, sent automatically once registered for the event….

Webinar: Understanding Islam – An Interfaith Dialogue with Muslim Americans

…is currently the President of the Wayne County Dispute Resolution Center (WCDRC) and chairwoman of its advisory Board. Siham was born and raised in Michigan and has called it home her entire life. Additional panelists: Imam Mohammad Ali Elahi Yasmine Eastman Cost: FREE. No cost to register for this event, yet attendees must register. Registration: Online registration is open. Click…

(Cancelled) Worship & Sacraments – Christian Educator Certification course

This is a hybrid course which will meet requirements for Christian educator certification in the PC(USA). The hybrid format includes at-home/online work as well as in-class time on Union Presbyterian Seminary’s Richmond campus. At-home work begins on April 20, 2020; in-class time is May 19-21, 2020. Course: Worship & Sacraments Location: Union Presbyterian Seminary, Paisley Hall, Richmond, VA 23227 Led…

2020 SPRUNT LECTURES

…being infected by COVID-19. The lectures are still on but moving to an online format. All who previously registered and paid will be given a full refund and invited to participate in an abbreviated lecture program via Zoom video conferencing on your phone or computer. This virtual event is free, but registration is still required. If you have previously registered…

Just Talk/Talk Just: The Prison Industrial Complex

Online event, co-sponsored by Union Presbyterian Seminary, the Center for Social Justice and Reconciliation, and the Katie Geneva Cannon Center for Womanist Leadership. Registration link will be available soon….