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Library Director (PT) – Charlotte Campus

Library Director – Charlotte Campus – January 2023

The Wrong Story

…was the managing editor of the African-American Devotional Bible. Sadler served as a visiting lecturer and interim co-director of the Office of Black Church Studies at Duke Divinity School in Durham, North Carolina, and was an associate minister in Durham. He is the director of the Center for Social Justice and Reconciliation on the Charlotte campus of Union Presbyterian Seminary. …

Alice Walker to keynote Center for Womanist Leadership gathering

RICHMOND, Va. (January 23, 2018) – Alice Walker, author of “The Color Purple,” will keynote the Bearing Witness to Womanism inaugural gathering, in Richmond, Virginia, April 5-7, 2018. The event is sponsored by the Center for Womanist Leadership at Union Presbyterian Seminary and the Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology at Virginia Union University. Walker’s keynote is free and will …

Leggett Foundation Supports United Methodist Students at Union Presbyterian Seminary

…particularities of United Methodism. Group sessions include: Book discussions — This Holy Mystery: A United Methodist Understanding of Holy Communionby Gayle Felton; By Water and the Spirit: Making Connections for Identity and Ministryby Gayle Felton; Responsible Graceby Randy Maddox. John Wesley’s sermons on Free Grace, Means of Grace, Scripture Way of Salvation and other sermons selected by the students Discussion …

Union Seminary benefactor Josiah P. Rowe dies at 90

…in lifelong faith formation,” said Yust. “He was excited about the possibilities of digital culture for nurturing Christian spirituality and championed new avenues of research in the field that would help cultivate faithfulness among people of all ages.” Rowe was a former publisher of The Freelance-Star newspaper, served two terms as mayor of Fredericksburg, Virginia, and was a member of …

W. Sibley Towner, Professor Emeritus of Biblical Interpretation, dies at 85

…gifted and caring teacher, he is beloved by generations of Union students. His is a Union legacy that will endure with lasting affection.” Towner received a visit from Union alumni director Clay Macaulay in November 2017. Towner was born in 1933 in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. He earned Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Divinity, Master of Arts, and Doctor of Philosophy degrees …

Activist in Profile: Rev. Dr. Claude Forehand II

…what brought him to RAP, the Reimagining America Project. RAP is an organization fueled by the passions of like-minded volunteers who are committed to equity and justice. During an intense hiking expedition with Rodney Sadler, Union Presbyterian Seminary professor and director of the Center for Social Justice and Reconciliation, Sadler invited Forehand to serve as Interim Executive Director of RAP. …

Accreditation

…Master of Divinity, and Doctor of Ministry at its Charlotte, NC, location. Union Presbyterian Seminary is also approved for distance education. Union Presbyterian Seminary is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award master’s and doctoral degrees. Questions about the accreditation of Union Presbyterian Seminary may be directed in writing to the Southern …

Media Contacts

…entry for reporters seeking a faculty expert, commentary from a seminary spokesperson, assistance with our photo and video galleries, and all other media-related requests. AUTHORIZED SPOKESPERSONS President Jacqueline E. Lapsley and the media relations representative below are the only persons authorized to speak on behalf of Union Presbyterian Seminary. Barb Dodd Director of Communications bdodd@upsem.edu Office: 804-278-4279 Cell: 804-840-3262   …

Charlotte Admissions

…For example, a beginning part-time student (2 classes/6 hours) would usually select two Saturday-based courses and come to campus four times per term to attend in-person sessions. A full-time student might add an additional online class (3 hours) on a weekday evening. Please be in touch with our Director of Admissions, Ashlee Anderson, to talk through available options.     …

Faith formation issues with children to be discussed at 2020 Sprunt Lectures

…for the 2020 Sprunt Lectures will be The Rev. Jessica E. Tate (M.Div. & M.A.C.E. 2007), director for NEXT Church, Washington, DC The lecture’s alumni luncheon speaker will be Rev. Melanie C. Jones, Instructor of Ethics, Theology and Culture / Director of the Katie Geneva Cannon Center for Womanist Leadership REGISTER DOWNLOAD THE SCHEDULE ### MEDIA CONTACTS: The Rev. W. …

Alerts

…to Christian Ethics with Dr. Galbreath. Professors for these courses will contact students regarding final assignments. All students are urged to exercise caution in traveling to and from the seminary. Thank you and be safe! Rev. Nadine Ellsworth-Moran Assoc. Director of Worship and Advancement Assistant to the Charlotte Academic Dean Union Presbyterian Seminary, Charlotte (980) 636-1661         …

Contact Us

Lee Hinson-Hasty Vice President of Advancement 804-278-4240 Evelyn Terry Director of Foundation Relations 804-278-4321 …

President Search

…’91, ’07), Charlotte Faculty–Christian Education Frances Taylor Gench (’82), Richmond Faculty–Bible Matthew A. Rich (’00), Trustee, Advancement; Pastor, Unity Presbyterian Church, Fort Mill, SC Rodney S. Sadler Jr., Charlotte Faculty–Bible Richard W. Voelz, Richmond Faculty–Practical Theology Michelle Walker, Staff–Dean of Students/Director of Financial Aid Peter M. Wherry, Trustee, Academic Affairs; Pastor, Mayfield Memorial Missionary Baptist Church, Charlotte, NC     …

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

…had a full plate taking care of her growing family. “When I started the program, my second son was three months old and he’s now five. I’ve done this whole thing online while raising young kids.” She was fresh off quitting a job in fundraising and development when she started taking a Bible study program at her church. While that …

Ghana Travel Seminar: Singing without words

…do we share rhythms. On a slightly different note, our group consisting of faculty and students and drawn from various age groups and theological leanings is beginning to find a rhythm, singing and dancing together and caring for each other. James Taneti is Director of The Syngman Rhee Global Mission Center for Christian Education and Assistant Professor of World Christianity …

Middle East Travel Seminar: Diverse cultural perspectives in Roman-era Zippori

…ancient Roman theater. Dr. Rick Spencer, Emeritus Professor of Religion from Appalachian State University, spoke to us from John 2 about the glory of God revealed in Jesus Christ while at the wedding in Cana. It has been amazing having Dr. Spencer on the trip with us all. He was one of our own, Dr. Carson Brisson’s, professors when HE …