Duc in Altum

…in Altum, which translates into “launch into the deep.” This building is “dedicated to the public life of Jesus, his transforming encounters, and honors the women of the Bible and all women of faith through its Women´s Atrium.” The mosaics in the four small chapels were beautiful. Our guide, Maria, who is from Mexico and volunteering for three months at …

The Meaning of a True Pilgrim

Sunday started off in Tsipori (Sepporis), another national park/archaeological site where the layers of history are stacked like a birthday cake or a Jenga game depending on how you like to look at the tidiness of the intersection of natural and political forces. Highlights here were a crusader tower with wonderfully interactive, goofy educational movies and mosaics—oh the wonderful mosaics! …

Everything, Everywhere, All at Once

The blistering pace and barrage of experience on our pilgrimage over the preceding 16 days came to a crescendo as we awoke for our first morning in Jerusalem. We began on the Mount of Olives, in the midst of the Jewish cemeteries that cover its western slope facing the Holy City. Surrounded by 3000 years-worth of graves we gazed across …

Rev. Dr. Elizabeth Hinson-Hasty Named Professor of Theology and Ethics

…Previously, she was on the faculty of St. Andrews Presbyterian College and Union Presbyterian Seminary. In 2010, she taught as a Fulbright Scholar at Debrecen Reformed Theological University in Debrecen, Hungary. She is married and the mother of one college student and one high school student. A committed church leader, Dr. Hinson-Hasty will be based on the Charlotte campus.   …

Complex Narratives of the Land

…mission sum up their commitments: in order for Palestinians to have life and have it abundantly, they educate “the next generations of creative leaders.” This encounter inspired group members to learn more about the dynamics that could make peace and justice for Jews and Palestinians feasible. Our last day of the trip was emotionally and spiritually intense as we moved …

Islamic Studies Scholar to Lead Dawe Lecture on March 14 at Union Presbyterian Seminary

Richmond, VA (February 23, 2024)—The author of Rebellious Wives, Neglectful Husbands: Controversies in Modern Qur’anic Commentaries will lead the annual Dawe Lecture on March 14 at Union Presbyterian Seminary. The lecture begins at 6:30 p.m. and will be held in Watts Chapel on the Richmond campus. Exploring the subject of women against the backdrop of broader historical, intellectual, and political …

Remember. Together. Apart.

Friends, this part of the world is not one for casual declarations or simple answers. It is world of passion, devotion, paradox, complexity, beauty, struggle, deeply held convictions, and long, long histories. This morning we awakened at our hotel-for-one-night in Jericho, in the West Bank. Jericho, like all of our destinations today (Masada National Park, Qumran National Park, and Tiberius …

Visiting The Pyramids

  On our second day of the travel seminar we started our encounter of Egyptian history and culture with some of the most well-known monuments, the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Saqqara Pyramid Complex. Who would not want to see these great structures that are a few millennia old, while riding a camel roaming the desert on a sunny …

From Hermon to the Sea of Galilee

Today we were able to experience more connections with the biblical traditions. We went out to Caesarea Phillipi, which is located at the base of Mount Hermon. We read Psalms 42 and 133 while there, as they mention Mount Hermon. Experiencing that space, we came to better understand the reference to the “gates of Hades” in Matthew 16:13-21. In this …

112th Year of Sprunt Lecture Series Brings Renowned African American Scholar-Authors to Union Presbyterian Seminary

…year since—through two world wars and a pandemic. For a complete schedule of the lectures and receptions, visit https://bit.ly/Sprunt23schedule To register for the Sprunt Lecture Series and the alumni luncheon, visit https://bit.ly/registerSprunt23 Learn more about the Sprunt Lecture speakers and events at this link: https://www.upsem.edu/newsroom/2023-sprunt-lectures-may-1-3-2023/ # # #   Barb Dodd, Director of Communications Union Presbyterian Seminary bdodd@upsem.edu 804.278.4279 direct …

From Galilee to the Dead Sea

…end my 31st year on this earth, I spent it with new and old friends and two of my favorite professors over a drink at Mikael Bar! Being at the Sea of Galilee has been a marvelous adventure for all. Tomorrow, we move to the final leg of our journey, to the city of Jerusalem. –Katie Carboni 1st year, MDiv/MAPT …

Rev. Dr. Karen-Marie Yust Elected President of the Religious Education Association

…UPSem Emeritus Professor Henry Simmons served as REA’s president in 1979-81. As the Josiah P. and Anne Wilson Rowe Professor of Christian Education and Director of the Children’s Spirituality Hub, Yust has studied the field for more than three decades. A prolific writer, professor, pastor, and mother of three adult children, her work is regularly featured in publications across the …

Valley of the Kings

…a hot air balloon. They returned to the hotel and the whole group took a boat across the Nile to visit the Valley of the Kings. In the valley we visited multiple tombs that had beautifully painted walls. My personal favorite was the tomb of Ramses IV. Next stop was the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut. After a brief summary of …

Inaugural Symposium Celebrates Center for Excellence in Christian Education at UPSem’s Charlotte Campus

…tomorrow by cultivating a MORE THAN imagination that constructs new patterns, models, and approaches in Christian Education so that faith formation shapes identity, nurtures meaning-making, and engenders faithful living in today’s world.” The symposium will conclude on Dec. 1 at 3:00 p.m. Registration and the complete schedule for the CECE Inaugural Symposium is online at https://bit.ly/CECE23   # # # …

Sabbath on the Red Sea

Today we had the privilege of visiting Al-Azhar Al-Shariff, the largest and most prestigious Islamic academic institution in the world. Our hosts graciously welcomed us and Islamic scholar, Prof. Dr. Nazir Mohamed Ayyad spoke with us about the work and mission of Al-Azhar Al-Shariff. He spoke particularly about the research arm of the institution, Al-Azhar Islamic Research Academy (AIRA). Dr. …

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Understanding and Engaging our Muslim Neighbors

…Christian-Muslim friendship and partnership. For a full description of the course, including schedule and leaders, click here. This event is made possible by a grant to Dr. Ralston and Prof. Siddiqui from the Henry Luce Fund for Theological Education. Scholarships are available. Contact Marilyn Johns for more information. To register for Understanding and Engaging Our Muslim Neighbors, click here.   …

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Dr. Blount to preach in Washington, DC

On Sunday, February 12, 2017, Chevy Chase Presbyterian Church in Washington D.C. will welcome Dr. Brian K. Blount as the guest preacher. He will be preaching on “A Season of Justice”. Dr. Blount is the President and Professor of New Testament in the Walter W. Moore and Charles E.S. Kraemer Presidential Chairs at Union Presbyterian Seminary. …

Dr. Gench to Preach at The New York Avenue Presbyterian Church in Washington , DC

Dr. Frances Taylor Gench will preach at The New York Avenue Presbyterian Church in Washington, DC, on Sunday, January 6 at 8:45 and 11:00 am. Dr. Gench is the Herbert Worth and Annie H. Jackson Professor of Biblical Interpretation at Union Presbyterian Seminary. …