2019 Graduates

BY MICHELLE J. WALKER, (Vice President for Community Life, Dean of Students, and Director, Financial Aid) It is my pleasure to introduce four of our African American graduates for 2019. Linda Fox, graduating with the M.Div./M.A.C.E. dual degrees and Bessie Taliaferro, graduating with the MACE degree the Richmond campus. Also graduating from the Charlotte campus will be Brent Edwards and …

Dr. Rachel Baard’s new book argues for feminist critique and retrieval of sin-talk

RICHMOND, VA (December 2, 2019) — Early feminist theologians criticized the Christian doctrine of sin for its focus on female sexual purity and its enabling of the marginalization and oppression of women. Others have questioned whether the entire theological category of sin should be abandoned in favor of other ways of talking about the human predicament. In her new book …

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Megan Strollo called to join Union Seminary faculty

RICHMOND, VA (June 3, 2020) – Union Presbyterian Seminary has appointed Dr. Megan Fullerton Strollo as assistant professor of biblical languages at the Richmond campus effective July 1. Strollo received both her Master of Divinity and Doctor of Philosophy in biblical studies degrees from Union Presbyterian Seminary in 2012 and 2020, respectively, and has taught biblical languages at the school …

Debt

…really help adding school loans each year, consider waiting on buying that car and look into other transportation options until your student loans are paid. Some choose to remove the credit cards from their wallet to resist the urge to spend. Do whatever you need to do to keep your debt in check. Dave Ramsey is famous for his financial …

Online Workshop: Email Communication — A Crash Course

…International Relations and French Literature from the University of South Carolina. Online Format: This two-session workshop will use Zoom technology to meet online in order to allow for presentations by the leader as well as interaction among participants. Participants will need an electronic device equipped with a reliable Internet connection, built-in or external microphone, and a built-in or external webcam. …

Readings from “Writing Our Way Out: Memoirs from Jail”

…followed by Q & A and a reception with book signing. These stories emerged from Coogan’s work with over five dozen inmates at the Richmond City Jail, supported by VCU’s College of Humanities and Sciences through its Student Engagement Program and Career Enhancement Scholarships. The readings will take place April 4 at 7 p.m., 3406 Chamberlayne Avenue, Richmond, Virginia. Parking …

Biblical Interpretation (Christian Educator Certification Course)

Led by Dr. John Carroll February 3-March 29, 2025 Synchronous meetings are on specific Tuesdays from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Designed to address the calling of Christian educators to interpret and teach the Bible, this course provides a historical overview and practical examples of an array of approaches to biblical interpretation, emphasizing key elements of interpretation from the perspective of the …

Professor Melanie Jones to Preach at MLK Commemoration Service

Professor Melanie Jones will preach at the MLK Commemoration Service at Carver Memorial Presbyterian Church in Newport News, VA, on January 19, 2020. Melanie C. Jones is Instructor of Ethics, Theology and Culture / Director of the Katie Geneva Cannon Center for Womanist Leadership at Union Presbyterian Seminary. …

Biblical Interpretation (Christian Educator Certification Course)

Led by Dr. John Carroll February 3-March 29, 2025 Synchronous meetings are on specific Tuesdays from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Designed to address the calling of Christian educators to interpret and teach the Bible, this course provides a historical overview and practical examples of an array of approaches to biblical interpretation, emphasizing key elements of interpretation from the perspective of the …

Biblical Interpretation (Christian Educator Certification Course)

Led by Dr. John Carroll February 3-March 29, 2025 Synchronous meetings are on specific Tuesdays from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Designed to address the calling of Christian educators to interpret and teach the Bible, this course provides a historical overview and practical examples of an array of approaches to biblical interpretation, emphasizing key elements of interpretation from the perspective of the …

Dr. Gench to speak on “Walking on Water at UPSem”

On January 24, 1917, Dr. Frances Taylor Gench will be the speaker at the We Are One Campaign Alumni and Friends Gathering at First Presbyterian Church in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Gench is the Herbert Worth and Annie H. Jackson Professor of Biblical Interpretation at Union Presbyterian Seminary, Richmond. …

Biblical Interpretation (Christian Educator Certification Course)

Led by Dr. John Carroll February 3-March 29, 2025 Synchronous meetings are on specific Tuesdays from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Designed to address the calling of Christian educators to interpret and teach the Bible, this course provides a historical overview and practical examples of an array of approaches to biblical interpretation, emphasizing key elements of interpretation from the perspective of the …

Brian’s Fall Preaching Schedule

Date Location Sept 15, 2022 10 am Westminster Canterbury, Richmond, VA Sept 18, 2022 11 am Fondren Presbyterian Church, Jackson, Mississippi Sept 24, 2022 11 am First Presbyterian, Hilton Head Island, SC Oct 16, 2022 11 am Carver Memorial Pres., Newport News, VA Oct 26, 2022 Seminary Richmond Chapel Nov 5, 2022 Seminary Charlotte Chapel Nov 6, 2022 11 am …

Charting a Course for Liturgical Theology Symposium

Join us in Belk Chapel on the Charlotte campus for a conversation in anticipation of the retirement of Paul Galbreath, Professor of Theology, Ethics, and History. Featured guests will be Martha Moore-Keish, J.B. Green Professor of Theology at Columbia Theological Seminary, and Claudio Carvalhaes, Professor of Worship at Union Theological Seminary. Please rsvp to Mary Ellen Vernon (mvernon@upsem.edu) by April …

Brian Blount Event Schedule

Sunday, Aug 28, 10 am Second Presbyterian church, 214 Mountain Ave NW, Roanoke VA Thursday, Sept 15, 10 am Westminster Canterbury, 1600 Westbrook Ave., Richmond VA Sunday, Sept 18, 11 am Fondren Presbyterian Church, Jackson, MS Sunday, Sept 24, 11 am First Presbyterian Hilton Head, SC Sunday, Oct 16, 11 am Carver Memorial Presbyterian, 830 25h St. Newport News VA …

Online Course: Word & World — A Lectionary Study (Year C), Part I

…or degree credits will be issued. Online Course Title: Word & World: A Lectionary Study (Year C), Part I Led by: Dr. Carson Brisson, Associate Professor of Bible and Biblical Languages, Union Presbyterian Seminary Course Description: This Continuing Education online course will explore selected readings from the Revised Common Lectionary, Year C, beginning with Advent texts and extending into Epiphany …

Online Course: Awakening the Church to Social Justice

…the leadership of Rev. Dr. William Barber, having been among the first two groups of people who submitted themselves for arrest while petitioning the North Carolina General Assembly for economic and social justice, including the fight against voter suppression. He has served as guest lecturer and featured preacher in several seminaries, including Gordon Conwell in Charlotte, NC, Union Presbyterian Seminary …

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, …

New book explores how the Bible was liberation for slaves

…Sadler and Powery explore how the Bible became a source of liberation for enslaved African Americans by analyzing its function in pre-Civil War freedom narratives. They show that through their own engagement with the biblical text, enslaved African Americans found a liberating word. Considering that the Bible was used to justify and perpetuate African American enslavement, the authors ask why …

Worship during Virtual Sprunt Lectures

In our time of worship during the annual Sprunt Lectures, held this year on Zoom May 5, sacred visual artist, Hannah Garrity presented this image for meditation, entitled “Brokenness of Fear.” Artist’s Statement: In this image, I imagine the moment a bowl of embalming spices was dropped when fear first struck Mary at the tomb. Drawn from images of period …

Budgeting 101

…you still deserve to treat yo’ self [1], because seminary is stressful and time consuming and you can’t do your best work if you never take a break to recharge. If you budget for these occasions, you won’t feel guilty about spending the money (guilt isn’t good for self-care). Loans: Unsure how much you’ll need to borrow in loans to …