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Thirty-five alumni and friends gathered for a UPSem luncheon on Thursday, July 25, 2019 during the annual Bible Conference at Massanetta Springs, in Harrisonburg, VA. Dr. John Carroll was guest speaker at the luncheon. Carroll is the Harriet Robertson Fitts Memorial Professor of New Testament. His address focused on “Jesus and the other Abrahamic Faiths: Common Ground and Sticking Points.” …
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RICHMOND, VA (May 18, 2018) – In four sweeping Sprunt Lectures delivered May 7 through May 9 at Union Presbyterian Seminary, the Rev. Dr. Willie Jennings explored the “lines” that divide humanity, the stubborn history of the barriers of race and place, and the hope that a reconsidered Christian theology of creation can overcome them. “Our nation is now giving …
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Today’s Ghanaian journey started early: Breakfast at 7:30, and then we set off for a four-hour bus ride to Cape Coast. Today’s activities consisted of two historic and sensitive tours: Elmina Castle and Cape Coast Castle are located on the shores of the Gulf of Guinea, infamously known for their enslavement trading. Our first tour was of Elmina Castle, built …
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…Look at the Union staff and faculty who’ll be joining us! Brian Blount President and Professor of New Testament Ken McFayden (D.Min.’86) APCE President Academic Dean, Richmond Professor of Ministry and Leadership Development Karen-Marie Yust Professor of Christian Education, Richmond Director of the Master of Arts in Theological Studies Programs Cindy Kissel-Ito (Ph.D.’05) Associate Professor of Christian Education, Richmond Director …
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…inculcated by my grandparents, a legacy that helped transcend the realities of life, whether it was not being able to afford required books for college or the myriad challenges life threw at me. To the orthodox rigor of grandmother, I attribute my resilience and tenacity. Adversity is an ever-present aspect of life in the Global South. Resilience and persistence were …
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Over 200 alumni, friends, students, faculty, and staff registered and attended our annual Sprunt Lectures, May 6-8, 2019, on the Richmond campus. See just some of the photos taken throughout the event. Dr. John J. Collins, Professor of Old Testament at Yale Divinity School, spoke on the theme, “What Are Biblical Values?,” reviewing biblical understandings of right to life, gender, …
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…be Rev. Dr. M. Craig Barnes, former president of Princeton Theological Seminary. Focusing on how to help pastors be pastors, Dr. Barnes will provide insights on pastoral identity. On Tuesday, May 7, the Alumni luncheon will feature Rev. Lori Raible one of the first alumni of UPSem’s Charlotte campus, where she earned her M.Div in 2006. A second term …
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RICHMOND, VA (March 29, 2019) – On Tuesday, April 23rd, the Rev. Dr. Samuel L. Adams will be installed as the Mary Jane and John F. McNair Professor of Biblical Studies. The inauguration will be held at 7 p.m. at Union Presbyterian Seminary in Lake Chapel, 1106 Westwood Avenue, Richmond, Virginia, 23227, where Adams will present a lecture entitled “‘A …
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Richmond, VA (January 31, 2023)—Welcome to Dr. Robin C. McCall, our new Seminary Librarian and Assistant Professor of Bibliography and Research! Robin received her B.A. from the University of Virginia, her M.Div. from the Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond and her Ph.D. from Princeton Theological Seminary. Robin also received her M.L.I.S. from the University of North Carolina—Greensboro. Her most recent …
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…a hybrid format. The majority of coursework will take place online with a requirement to meet on campus for a brief period each term. For more information about the M.A.P.T. degree, contact our admissions office at admissions@upsem.edu, or 804-278-4221 in Richmond, Virginia, or 980-475-1066 in Charlotte, North Carolina. ### MEDIA CONTACT: Mike Frontiero Director of Communications Union Presbyterian Seminary mfrontiero@upsem.edu …
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RICHMOND, Va. (October 25, 2017) – Rev. Dr. Tim Moore has been called to Union Presbyterian Seminary as director of donor development. He will work out of the school’s Charlotte, North Carolina, campus. An ordained United Methodist minister, Moore received a Doctor of Ministry from Hood Theological Seminary, a Master of Divinity from Duke University, a Master of Letters from …
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…vital Christian practice today. Union Presbyterian Seminary exists in three different forms: the campus in Richmond, the campus in Charlotte, and the Blended Learning Program. For more information about Union Presbyterian Seminary, click here. For workshop descriptions, click here. Pre-registration for Seminary for a Day is now closed. You may register at the door on Saturday; you may choose …
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By Veronica Martin Thomas (M.Div’07) In Psalm 37:1-8, David teaches believers how to survive in the land of the wicked. How is the believer to respond to wicked individuals? How can we hold out until our change comes? First – Don’t Fret: We should never envy evil people even though some may be extremely popular or excessively rich. No matter …
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…to do an East African travel seminar. Our journey began with the mundane. A car ride to Dulles International Airport. It got exciting from there. We boarded a 14-hour flight to Dubai, where we had a layover of several hours, before taking a six-hour flight to Addis Ababa, the capital city of Ethiopia. We were welcomed royally in Addis by …
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…took notice because, in a world that wanted to take everything from him, he stood with open hands. Very rarely, if ever, does a selfish man or woman leave such a positive mark on the world. “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’” Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The cares and priorities of …
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…of social justice. Her primary interests include dismantling the school-to-prison pipeline and education reform; addressing the needs of orphans and widows; human trafficking; women and leadership; and issues related to human needs and rights such as food security, housing, and voting rights. Courtney Shudak is a native Texan and a recent transplant to beautiful North Carolina. She is studying in …
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…responsibilities for educational ministries at Central Presbyterian Church in Mobile, Alabama. Davis next served as solo pastor and executive director of the early childhood development center at First Presbyterian Church in Monahans, Texas, before being called to Peace River Presbytery in North Port, Florida, as the associate presbyter for congregational programming and leader development. While at Peace River Presbytery, she …
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M.A.C.E. student Alexa Allmann, right, reunited with her first Presbyterian pastor, Rev. Dr. Laura Sugg, at the APCE 2017 Annual Event. M.A.C.E. student Alexa Allmann shares her reflections on attending the Association of Presbyterian Church Educators (APCE) 2017 Annual Event in Denver, Colorado. When I first arrived in the worship service on Wednesday afternoon, I was filled with anticipation, excitement, …
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…Middle East Travel Seminar: Diverse cultural perspectives in Roman-era Zippori Middle East Travel Seminar: A day of memory, history, hope… and sweets! Middle East Travel Seminar: The Western Wall, Temple Mount, and Dome of the Rock BY DAVID ANDERSON Our day started with a boat ride on a calm Sea of Galilee with a light breeze (top photo). It was …
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…Middle East Travel Seminar: Diverse cultural perspectives in Roman-era Zippori Middle East Travel Seminar: A day of memory, history, hope… and sweets! Middle East Travel Seminar: The Western Wall, Temple Mount, and Dome of the Rock BY GEORGE WILLIAMS We began our morning in Jericho, a modern-sized Palestinian city in the West Bank, with a short bus trip to Qumran. …
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…The EPC also has hospitals and clinics with reduced charges for patients. I’ve been inspired by the dedication and commitment of the church and staff, that operate with limited resources but are dedicated to meeting the needs of girls, boys, and residents of Ghana. Carolyn Pegram is a Master of Divinity student at the Richmond campus of Union Presbyterian Seminary. …
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