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Online Course: Womanist Biblical Interpretation

This is an online course is offered as part of the Womanist Leadership Institute, a program co-sponsored by The Katie Geneva Cannon Center for Womanist Leadership and the Leadership Institute of Union Presbyterian Seminary. This program is a series of online courses to promote and support Womanist scholarship and leadership within a continuing education and lifelong learning environment. Participants can…

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Pathways Online Courses

Pathways Online Course Program Pathways Online Courses are offered to provide educational preparation toward leading a congregation as a Commissioned Ruling Elder (CRE) or Commissioned Lay Pastor (CLP). Courses are open to all, and one does not need to be working toward becoming a CRE or CLP in order to participate. Courses aim to enhance knowledge and discipleship, and each…

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Transcript & Enrollment Verification Requests

…valid email or physical address where the transcript is to be sent. You can check the status of your transcript request from The National Student Clearinghouse from the page you ordered the transcript. To begin the process of ordering transcripts please click here. To check the status of an order through the National Student Clearinghouse please click here. Electronic Transcript…

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Polity & Administration II — Pathways Online Course

This is an online course that is open to all. This course includes five (5) online class meetings, on Tuesday evenings, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. EST. In addition to the live class meetings, this course includes both reading and written assignments. Online Course Title: Polity & Administration II, Pathways Online Course (Elective) Course Description: Using the Presbyterian Church (USA)…

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Seminary for a Day 2019

  Take this excellent opportunity to engage in important and relevant theological topics with Seminary faculty. Participants will gather for two keynote addresses over the course of the day and select one morning and one afternoon workshop to attend. Cost is $25 (includes lunch), and the event is open to all. To register, please visit: www.eiseverywhere.com/semforaday. KEYNOTES Morning Keynote Rodney…

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Dr. McFayden to lead Workshop in Troy, OH

LEADERSHIP AND CHANGE An Active Workshop for Congregations on May 6 in Troy, Ohio Change is constant and unrelenting, and often seems to cause institutional paralysis, especially in the church. Too often, congregations find themselves drifting aimlessly through changing culture and society and ultimately longing for the “good ol’ days” of the past. A one-day active workshop, Saturday, May 6,…

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Online Course: Womanist Ways of Worship

This is an online course is offered as part of the Womanist Leadership Institute, a program co-sponsored by The Katie Geneva Cannon Center for Womanist Leadership and the Leadership Institute of Union Presbyterian Seminary. This program is a series of online courses to promote and support Womanist scholarship and leadership within a continuing education and lifelong learning environment. Participants can…

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Seminary for a Day workshop “Praying the Lord’s Prayer with Theologians” led by Dr. DeVries

Register for “Seminary for a Day” to attend this workshop led by Dr. Dawn DeVries Praying the Lord’s Prayer with Theologians Many of us pray the words of the prayer that Jesus taught several times each week. And yet, many of us perhaps have little understanding of what the various petitions are seeking from God. This workshop will explore the…

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Seminary for a Day workshop “Wisdom from the Desert Mothers and Fathers” led by Dr. Luckritz Marquis

Register for “Seminary for a Day” to attend this workshop led by Dr. Christine Luckritz Marquis Who is Our Neighbor? Wisdom from the Desert Mothers and Fathers The early Christian desert mothers and fathers are often seen as separate from and uninterested in the larger Christian community, at best fonts of individual spirituality. This workshop counters that view, discussing the…

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Seminary for a Day workshop “Should Seminarians Study Islam?” led by Dr. Skreslet

…impossible to ignore. This workshop will focus on the challenge of religious pluralism for theological education. For what purposes would a seminarian study Islam or any other religious tradition beside Christianity? Stan is the F.S. Royster Professor of Christian Missions at Union Presbyterian Seminary, Richmond, VA. For workshop descriptions, click here. To register for Seminary for a Day, click here….

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Seminary for a Day workshop “Tiptoeing on Eggshells” led by Dr. McFayden

…share diverse political and social convictions? This workshop will explore opportunities and strategies through which faith communities may facilitate genuine and substantive conversations in a time of ideological polarization. Ken is the Academic Dean of Union Presbyterian Seminary, Richmond, VA, and Professor of Ministry and Leadership Development. For workshop descriptions, click here. To register for Seminary for a Day, click…

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Seminary for a Day workshop “Freedom and Form in Christian Worship” led by Dr. Voelz

Register for “Seminary for a Day” to attend this workshop led by Dr. Richard W. Voelz. Freedom and Form in Christian Worship: Discerning the Balance for Your Congregation The PC(USA)’s Book of Common Worship identifies the principle of “form and freedom” as a marker of Christian worship. In this workshop, we will consider how the historic form of Christian worship…

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Seminary for a Day workshop “Parables of Jesus” led by Dr. Carroll

Register for “Seminary for a Day” to attend this workshop led by Dr. John T. Carroll Parables of Jesus: Stories to Encourage and Challenge One of the signature features of Jesus’s teaching was his use of parables to communicate his message. This workshop will explore several of the parables, highlighting especially the way in which they leave decision and response…

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Seminary for a Day workshop “Black Sacred Rhetoric” led by Dr. Cannon

Register for “Seminary for a Day” to attend this workshop led by Dr. Katie Geneva Cannon Black Sacred Rhetoric: Developing Our Ethical Voices about Engaging Concerns and Difficult Problems in Society Participants in this workshop will study the fundamental principles in Black Sacred Rhetoric, so we can use rhetorical tools which govern effective Christian communication in the Black Church Community…

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Seminary for a Day workshop “Looking for the Truth” led by Dr. Blount

Register for “Seminary for a Day” to attend this workshop led by Dr. Brian K. Blount Looking for the Truth? Space Matters Who we are, where we come from, how we live, the questions we ask—in short, the space we inhabit—plays a powerful role in how we determine meaning. Context matters! In this workshop, we will investigate the importance of…

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Worship & Sacraments (Section 2) — Pathways Online Course

This is an online course that is open to all. This course includes five (5) online class meetings, on Thursday evenings, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. EST. In addition to the live class meetings, this course includes both reading and written assignments. Course: Worship & Sacraments, Pathways Online Course Course Description: This course provides an introduction and overview of a…

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Mission & Evangelism — Pathways Online Course

This is an online course that is open to all. This course includes five (5) online class meetings, on Tuesday evenings, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. EST. In addition to the live class meetings, this course includes both reading and written assignments. Online Course Title: Mission & Evangelism, Pathways Online Course Course Description: Students will be challenged to articulate their…

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Preaching the Bible (Section 1) — Pathways Online Course

This is an online course that is open to all. This course includes five (5) online class meetings, on Thursday evenings, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. EST. In addition to the live class meetings, this course includes both reading and written assignments. Online Course Title: Preaching the Bible, Pathways Online Course Course Description: Students will consider the “why” of preaching…

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Pastoral Care – Pathways Online Course

This is an online course that is open to all. This course includes five (5) online class meetings, on Tuesday evenings, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. EST. In addition to the live class meetings, this course includes both reading and written assignments. Online Course Title: Pastoral Care, Pathways Online Course Course Description: This course will provide participants with a basic…

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The Christian Life – Pathways Online Course

This is an online course that is open to all. This course includes five (5) online class meetings, on Tuesday evenings, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. EST. In addition to the live class meetings, this course includes both reading and written assignments. Online Course Title: The Christian Life, Pathways Online Course Course Description: This course is designed to provide participants…

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Worship & Sacraments (Section 1) — Pathways Online Course

This is an online course that is open to all. This course includes five (5) online class meetings, on Thursday evenings, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. EST. In addition to the live class meetings, this course includes both reading and written assignments. Course: Worship & Sacraments, Pathways Online Course Course Description: This course provides an introduction and overview of a…

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Reformed Theology/Church History – Pathways Online Course

This is an online course that is open to all. This course includes five (5) online class meetings, on Monday evenings, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. EST. In addition to the live class meetings, this course includes both reading and written assignments. Online Course Title: Reformed Theology/Church History, Pathways Online Course Course Description: This course provides a general survey of…

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