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Presbyterians Supporting Christian Education

Continuing the Legacy of the Presbyterian School of Christian Education Thanks for your interest in Presbyterians Supporting Christian Education. This program hopes to provide collegial, personal, and professional support for those engaged in ministry. In 2025, the program will provide two different types of cohorts: one for professional educators, volunteer educators, and pastors; the second for Commissioned Ruling Elders (CRE/CP),…

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Rev. Mairi Renwick called as chaplain of Union Seminary Richmond campus

…is to develop relationships with local community organizing groups and nonprofits and discover ways they can support each other. Renwick received her Master of Divinity degree from Union in 2011. She completed a clinical pastoral education residency at Emory University Hospital and was a staff chaplain at University of Kentucky hospital. She also was a program manager for Blessed Earth,…

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Union Seminary awarded grant to map children’s faith formation

RICHMOND, Va. (October 30, 2018) – Union Presbyterian Seminary has been awarded a grant to develop a map to help churches find new ways to communicate the value of religious practices for children and families in a diverse and complicated world. The daily lives of American children and families are significantly affected by ongoing cultural and institutional religion shifts. Technological…

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Slavery, Race, and Civil Rights

William B. Sweetser Jr. (Ph.D. 2000) has written a comprehensive story of the Seminary from 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….

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Katie Geneva Cannon Center for Womanist Leadership

The Katie Geneva Cannon Center for Womanist Leadership at Union Presbyterian Seminary recognizes the significance of centering Black women’s scholarship as viable sources and resources for theological education. The Center serves as a site of participatory learning for scholars, students, clergy, laity, and community leaders.   Contact Information: Union Presbyterian Seminary 3401 Brook Road Richmond, VA 23227…

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Union Seminary condemns rising anti-Asian violence

RICHMOND, VA (April 5, 2021) – Union Presbyterian Seminary issued the following statement in response to swelling anti-Asian violence in the United States: We, the Union Presbyterian Seminary community, are alarmed at the steady and painful resurgence of anti-Asian sentiments in the recent past resulting in nation-wide violence against our Asian American and Pacific Island siblings. In addition to the…

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Employment

…is a graduate educational institution of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and an EO/AA employer committed to increasing the gender, racial-ethnic, and international and cultural diversity in its faculty, staff, and student body. Since its formation in 1812, it has sustained the intention of its founders to provide education for Christian ministry that is scholarly, pastoral, and engaged with contemporary life….

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Not Presbyterian?

Roughly half our student body comes from denominations other than Presbyterian. Our student body is made up of 17 different protestant denominations.    …

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Bringing Good News

Bringing Good News: 40 Stories of Congregations and the Ministries that Transformed Them celebrates innovative ministry programs around the country. It is compiled by Professor Emeritus of Christian Education Henry Simmons and Certified Christian Educator Rita Boyer (M.A.C.E.’10), Prospect Presbyterian Church in New Jersey….

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Library & Resources

Union Presbyterian Seminary equips Christian leaders for ministry in the world—a sacred vocation that requires deep learning, commitment to service, and an ability to read culture and circumstance in the light of the rich resources of scripture and theological tradition.

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Leadership Institute

An increasingly complex church and world challenges leaders to develop fresh perspectives and skills. We will assist you with this through a variety of continuing education opportunities.

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Academics

Our graduate degree programs place emphasis on deep theological study, inventive learning and real world experiences that prepare students for faith leadership in ordained pastoral, educational and community ministries….

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About

Union Presbyterian Seminary equips Christian leaders for ministry in the world — a sacred vocation that requires deep learning, commitment to service, and an ability to read culture and circumstance in the light of the rich resources of Scripture and theological tradition.

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UPSEM Brand

For the Church in the World We are a community that is bound by the love of God, enriched by our individuality and united in bold Christian service for the church in the world….

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Who We Are

For the Church in the World We are a community that is bound by the love of God, enriched by our individuality, and united in bold Christian service for the church in the world….

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Dr. Samuel Adams to be installed as McNair Professor of Biblical Studies

…2014) and “Wisdom in Transition: Act and Consequence in Second Temple Instructions” (Brill, 2008). His current book projects include a commentary on the Jewish sage Ben Sira (Yale Anchor Bible) and editing a comprehensive introduction to wisdom literature past and present with Matthew Goff. ### Contact: Mike Frontiero Director of Communications Union Presbyterian Seminary mfrontiero@upsem.edu Samuel Adams high resolution image…

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Rubén Arjona called to Union Seminary faculty

…Union Presbyterian Seminary. Inspired by a deep love for the Reformed tradition, I join UPSem with a heartfelt commitment to accompany students as they embrace the sacred vocation of caring for Christ’s Church in the World.” Arjona is fluent in Spanish and English, and can read French and Portuguese. ### Rubén Arjona headshot MEDIA CONTACT: Mike Frontiero Director of Communications…

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Union Seminary announces 2019 Fellowship Award recipients

…promise in pastoral ministry. Linda Kurtz, Richmond Campus The Sallie Shepherd Perkins Fellowship This award is given to a student who has demonstrated superior academic achievement and possesses outstanding qualities of Christian commitment to pursue further graduate study to enhance the student‘s ministry. Heather Woodworth Brannon, Richmond Campus ### Contact: Mike Frontiero Director of Communications Union Presbyterian Seminary mfrontiero@upsem.edu  …

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Presbyterians Supporting Christian Education

Continuing the legacy of the Presbyterian School of Christian Education Thanks for your interest in Presbyterians Supporting Christian Education. This program hopes to provide collegial, personal, and professional support for those engaged in ministry. The program is expanding in 2023, providing two different types of cohorts: one for professional educators, volunteer educators, and pastors; the second for Commissioned Ruling Elders…

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Supervised Ministry and Vocational Planning

Supervised ministry is a vital part of theological education during which students are given the opportunity to integrate theory and the practice of ministry, explore vocation, experience leadership in the church and the world, and develop ministerial identity and competencies.

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Dr. Cannon to Keynote the 2017 Princeton Women in Ministry Conference

…theology, and women in religion and society. She has lectured nationally on theological and ethical topics and is the author or editor of numerous articles and seven books, including Katie’s Canon: Womanism and the Soul of the Black Community and Black Womanist Ethics. Connect with women in diverse ministries from around the world, raise your voice in solidarity with all…

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