APCE 2023 Union Presbyterian Seminary Alumni Luncheon

Join us for a Union Presbyterian Seminary Alumni Luncheon at APCE 2023! Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex 1 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N Birmingham, Alabama 35203 Union Presbyterian Seminary will host an alumni luncheon at the 2023 Association of Presbyterian Church Educators (APCE) conference. The luncheon will be held on Friday, January 27, 2023 at 11:30 am. The cost is $20. …

India travel seminar: Religious and cultural diversities

…to the Jama Masjid. We practiced yoga (spoiler alert: fellow student Jayme Babczak did a headstand for the first time!) and visited the Raj Ghat (Mahatma Gandhi Memorial). Mahatma Gandhi Memorial In all of these places, I have noticed the incredible diversity. I know better than to assume a city or country will have all one kind of people; still, …

What Preachers Can Learn from The Original Kings of Comedy

…what preachers could learn from one of my favorite films directed by Spike Lee, The Original Kings of Comedy, which features the stand-up comedy routines of Steve Harvey, D. L. Hughley, Cedric the Entertainer, and Bernie Mac. Now, I’m certainly aware that parts of the Kings’ material are raunchy. And no, I’m not endorsing the use of vulgar and graphic …

Growing into Tomorrow . . . Today

Location: Paisley Hall on the Richmond campus Led by: Representatives from the PC(USA) Board of Pensions Cost: There is no registration cost for this event. Lunches are $12 per day. Click here for more information and registration through the Board of Pensions. Description: Planning for retirement can be challenging. Our holistic retirement planning seminar helps mid- to late-career plan members …

Slavery, Race, and Civil Rights

…its earliest beginnings in his book A Copious Fountain: A History of Union Presbyterian Seminary, 1812-2012 (Westminster John Knox Press, 2016). Union’s history includes much to regret and much to celebrate with regard to matters of slavery, race, and Civil Rights in the United States. These webpages chronicle that history in brief in an effort of reflection, repentance, and renewal. …

Class of 2018 profiles: Christopher Manunyo-Nyonyoh prepared to make a difference in Ghana

…“Even after a lecturer is done speaking, it is difficult to even ask a question.” Manunyo-Nyonyoh was relieved that at Union he had the freedom to ask a question to get a better grasp of what was going on.   Aside from the freedom of student and professor interaction, Manunyo-Nyonyoh was very impressed with the hospitality of the entire seminary …

Christian Hope in the Holy Land: A Story of Resilience

Join us for lunch and conversation with theologian, author and social entrepreneur Dr. Mitri Raheb, Founder and President of Dar al-Kalima University in Bethlehem. Dr. Raheb is the most widely published Palestinian theologian to date, as well as a co-founder of Bright Stars of Bethlehem, a nonprofit 501c3 in the USA. Dr. Raheb appears in the Belk Chapel of the …

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Hispanic Summer Program

Union Presbyterian Seminary is proud to support the cultivation of Latinx theological leaders as a sponsor of the Hispanic Summer Program (HSP). Since 1989, the HSP has offered accredited, graduate-level courses to Master’s level students on topics ranging from theology, history, liturgy, and pastoral care, all from a Latinx perspective. The unique curricular offerings of the HSP expand the courses …

Responding to death & end of life issues

…pastoral and theological insights will address this topic, including how to respond to a loved one with dementia and conduct a funeral, the content of Scripture on death, and pastoral care for those who are dying and their families. This webinar stems from the most recent themed issue of Union Presbyterian Seminary’s journal “Interpretation,” which is read by pastors, rabbis, …

Gems for the Journey: Justice or Injustice

…Lincoln who declared “this nation cannot survive half slave and half free.” I encourage each of you to read Dr. King’s entire Letter from Birmingham Jail. I ask today the same question that Dr. King directed to the local white clergymen, “What kind of extremists will we be?” Will we be Christlike in practicing unconditional love and justice for all? …

Union Seminary awarded grant to map children’s faith formation

…to meet people where they are in our busy, changing culture,” said Yust. Over 27 months, the project will generate a summary list of typical beliefs and practices about children’s faith formation held by denominational staff members, congregational leaders, and parents; an updated description of childhood faith formation, drawing from contemporary theological and social science perspectives; a set of proposals …

Online Course: The Christian Life (Pathways Online Course)

…Christian Education, Union Presbyterian Seminary Course Description: This course is designed to provide knowledge of Protestant perspectives on the Christian life. Participants will explore biblical and theological foundations that shape an understanding of the Christian life. Reflection on focused experiences of spiritual practices will engage students in critical analysis of their own spiritual lives and nurture opportunities for congregational ministry …