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Preaching the Bible (Section 1) — Pathways Online Course

…and learn the “how” of basic elements of sermon preparation and delivery. Students will put this learning into practice by developing, delivering, and receiving feedback on a sermon preached in their context. Online Course Format: Weekly class meetings via Zoom Technology, along with assignments posted on Blackboard, the seminary’s learning management system (login credentials provided) Led by: Dr. Rich Voelz, …

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Online Course: Mission & Evangelism (Pathways Online Course)

…go on a wonderful journey of discovery, inquiring into the staggeringly rich realm of mission and evangelism in order to embrace the challenges facing the rapidly changing church and world in the twenty-first century. Online Course Format: Weekly class meetings via Zoom Technology, along with assignments posted on Blackboard, the seminary’s learning management system (login credentials provided) Dates: Tuesdays, April …

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Online Workshop: Feminist Theologies– What They Are, What They Say, What They Do

…or undermines the historical, biblical Christian faith. However, for the most part that is not the case. By addressing what feminist theologies are, what they say, and what they do, this three-part online workshop will highlight the contributions of feminist theologians to Christian theology, and the witness they provide in the current day and age.   TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 | …

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Online Course: Preaching (Pathways Online Course)

This is an online course that is open to all. This 6-week course includes weekly online class meetings, on Thursday evenings, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. EST. In addition to the live class meetings, this course will include both reading and written assignments. Online Course Title: Preaching, Pathways Online Course Led by: Dr. Richard Voelz, Associate Professor of Preaching and …

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Online Course: Preaching (Pathways Online Course)

…the “how” of basic elements of sermon preparation and delivery. Students will put this learning into practice by developing, delivering, and receiving feedback on a sermon preached in their context. Online Course Format: Weekly class meetings via Zoom Technology, along with assignments posted on Blackboard, the seminary’s learning management system (login credentials provided) Led by: Dr. Rich Voelz, Associate Professor …

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Online Course: Womanist Biblical Interpretation

…diversely gifted woman of God who brings all of her gifts together to serve the God she loves. She is the Associate Professor of Old Testament at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary in Pittsburgh, PA, where she blends intellectual rigor with an infectious passion for teaching. To prepare for this ministry, she earned the Master of Divinity degree (Biblical Studies) from the …

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Online Course: Mission & Evangelism (Pathways Online Course)

…into the staggeringly rich realm of mission and evangelism in order to embrace the challenges facing the rapidly changing church and world in the twenty-first century. Online Course Format: Weekly class meetings via Zoom Technology, along with assignments posted on Blackboard, the seminary’s learning management system (login credentials provided) Led by: Dr. Adrian Bird, Affiliate Assistant Professor of Church History, …

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Online Course: Womanist Ways of Worship

…Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Ph.D. degrees in piano and music education from Millsaps College and the University of Southern Mississippi, and the Master of Divinity degree from the Candler School of Theology at Emory University. She is the author of A Womanist Theology of Worship: Liturgy, Justice, and Communal Righteousness (Orbis Books, 2021), Worship Matters! A Collection of Essays on the …

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President Blount statement on passing of Professor Emeritus Glenn Bannerman

…and his master’s degree from the Assembly’s Training School, which became PSCE. Glenn began teaching at PSCE in 1958. Upon retiring in 1989, after 31 years of teaching, he and Evelyn moved to Montreat, North Carolina, where Glenn remained active in recreation and conducted leadership training and participatory events throughout the United States as well as overseas. A certified church …

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Started UPSem 2011: Rev. Vikki Brogdon (MDiv 2016)

…MACE) The following is part of a series of 20 profiles that represent each year that Charlotte has been enrolling students. Pastor Upper Long Cane Presbyterian Church Abbeville, South Carolina A native South Carolinian, Vikki Brogdon grew up on a farm between Sumter and Manning, South Carolina. She still lives on that same farm. A fifth-generation farmer, Brogdon felt called …

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Alumni Spotlight: Amanda Hill called to WVU Medicine as chaplain

BY JEFF STAPLETON Amanda Hill (M.Div.’17) begins a new position at West Virginia’s largest healthcare provider as a chaplain for the Mary Babb Randolph Cancer Center at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, West Virginia. For the Hickory, North Carolina, native who got her undergraduate degree in horticulture at North Carolina State University the road to Union Presbyterian Seminary and …

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Dr. Vest to lead Men’s Retreat at Camp Hanover

…been declining in numbers for decades. At the same time, balancing the demands of work and family feels harder than it’s ever been. What does community—especially faith-based community—look like for men in today’s networked world? Deep in the woods of Camp Hanover, we’ll explore this topic together as we engage in some ancient communal activities around campfires and BBQ pits. …

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Dr. McFayden to lead Workshop in Troy, OH

…Union Presbyterian Theological Seminary and the author of Strategic Leadership for a Change. (While reading this book is not essential for participation, it can prove helpful. There will be a limited number of copies of the book available the day of the event.) Participation in this workshop is limited only to Congregational Teams from the Presbytery of the Miami Valley. …

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Congregational Corner: Take on, A Moment of Silence

…Calm our minds and open our ears, quiet the storms and speak through silence. We are listening, we want to hear. Remind us that you are indeed near. Alumna Jordan B. Davis is associate pastor for youth and young adults at Kirk of Kildaire Presbyterian Church in Cary, North Carolina, and editor of Congregational Corner. Photo by freestocks.org from Pexels …

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Central America Travel Seminar: The War Years

…getting to know new ones better. Before we embarked for Oscar Romero’s Tomb at the Metropolitan Cathedral, we sat and immersed ourselves in the story of our bus driver, Carlos. He told us about the war years (1980-1992) and what he experienced in his adolescence. During that time he often had to hide from the El Salvadorian Military that was …

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Congregational Corner: Take On A Life Out of the Tomb

…of the storms of life. I will give my heart and my life over to God, trusting in God’s active presence and acting through God’s enduring grace. Alumna Jordan B. Davis is associate pastor for youth and young adults at Kirk of Kildaire Presbyterian Church in Cary, North Carolina, and editor of Congregational Corner. Photo by yugdas manandhar from Pexels …

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Bibliography

…Slavery: The Birth of a Movement. Retrieved from http://slavery.virginia.edu/universities-studying-slavery-uss-the-birth-of-a-movement/ University of Richmond. Race & Racism at the University of Richmond. Retrieved from https://memory.richmond.edu/ University of Richmond. Visualizing Emancipation. Retrieved from http://dsl.richmond.edu/emancipation/ University of Virginia. TheCivil Rights Movement as Theological Drama. Retrieved from http://www.livedtheology.org/ University of Virginia. President’s Commission on Slavery and the University. Retrieved from http://slavery.virginia.edu/ University of Virginia. Television …

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Harvard professor, minister urges UPSem graduates to care for fractured world

…built xenophobic walls around ourselves. We need now, as much as ever, men and women who can bear witness to this Jesus,” he said, pointing to the Bible, open to John 4. “This is the One who cares.” “So, who cares that you’re graduating today? God cares,” he said. “When you and I can treat fellow humans with the grace …

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Why Is The Church Silent On Confederate Statues?

…line Monument Avenue. A drive from the Boulevard, where the Stonewall Jackson monument stands, to Stuart Circle where J.E.B. Stuart sits on his horse, would carry you pass five Christian churches. A walk one block to the east would carry you to another church. Why do I feel that these churches need to make a statement? Wasn’t slavery enacted and …

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Pulling Out All the Stops: A Concert

RICHMOND, VA (May 15, 2018) – Musicians of the Atlantic Chamber Ensemble will perform at Union Presbyterian Seminary at 6:45 p.m. in Watts Chapel, 3401 Brook Road, on June 14, 2018. The concert is free and open to the public. The chapel’s organ, built in 1879 and donated to the seminary in 1961, will be included in two pieces. The …

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Katie Geneva Cannon Scholarship Fund merit scholarship available

The Katie Geneva Cannon Scholarship Fund awards a merit scholarship to an incoming degree-seeking woman of African descent enrolled in the Th.M. program (Richmond campus) or M.Div., M.A.C.E., or dual programs (Richmond and Charlotte campuses) who demonstrates strong academic achievement and shows genuine promise for womanist leadership that is dedicated to transforming the academy, the church, and the community. Scholarships …

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RISE! Race: an In-depth Spiritual Examination

…combat the effects of race and racism inherent in our systems and institutions.   The cost for the workshop is $150. It is important that you be present for both full days. To register, pay, and reserve a space, click here.   The event will be held in the chapel of Union Presbyterian Seminary, 5141 Sharon Road, Charlotte NC 28210. …

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