New book offers a fresh examination of a critical juncture in Christian history

…as a turning point of desert monasticism and considers how monks became involved in acts of violence and how that violence came back to haunt them. Luckritz Marquis pays careful attention to detail in this book to the dynamic relations between memory practices, the rhetorical constructions of place, racialized discourse, language, and deeds of violence, a nexus of issues that …

Legal

…a Power of Attorney, giving someone of your choosing the right to make legal or health-care decisions for you if you are unable. Finally, a Last Will and Testament helps a probate court carry out your wishes after your death and, most importantly, names the guardians for your children. While other document options exist, these three basic documents can provide …

Just Preach / Just Act: The 2022 African American Social Justice Preaching Series

On January 10 and 12, 2022, the Center for Social Justice and Reconciliation, at Union Presbyterian Seminary’s Charlotte campus, hosted a second African American Social Justice Preaching Series and welcomed Rev. Dr. William C. Turner Jr. of Durham, North Carolina, and Rev. Nelson Johnson and Joyce Johnson of Greensboro, North Carolina, for three online events, featuring sermons, lectures, and a …

Master of Arts in Christian Education

The purpose of the M.A.C.E. degree program is to prepare you to become a professional educator in Christian congregations or other educational settings. Graduates serve in various capacities and ministerial settings: churches, camps, schools, non-profit organizations, conference centers, and ecclesial governing bodies. Our M.A.C.E. program is 36 credit hours, making it possible for you to complete your degree in just …

Union Presbyterian Seminary gives thanks for the life of the Reverend Jonyrma Singleton (M.Div.’88)

…thanks for the gift of her experience and skill in service to Union Presbyterian Seminary.” Singleton recently retired as associate pastor of the Church of the Covenant in Cleveland, where she had served since 1992. She was the first woman and the first African American to be installed as a pastor of the Covenant Church. She also served as campus …

2022-2023 Academic Calendar

Parler Catherine M.Div.

Campus Covid Protocols-August 15 2022

Deje Vu! Say It Again! by Rev. Sandra Caldwell-Williams (Dual M.Div./M.A.C.E.’06)

Blessings, peace and wellness! I received a wonderful gift from one of my sisters in ministry while attending a Women’s Conference in Richmond, VA, and the reading spoke of the sufferings that are ahead. The bulk of this writing is pre-COVID19 pandemic, but the eternal Word always finds a place to “say it again!” and bear witnesses to the heart, …

Ghana Travel Seminar: Reuniting with alumni

This is post 7 of 12 in the series “Ghana Travel Seminar 2019” Ghana Travel Seminar: Seeing the magnificence of God’s love Ghana Travel Seminar: Time for church! Ghana Travel Seminar: Elimina Slave Castle Ghana Travel Seminar: Learning at the Akrofi-Christaller Institute Ghana Travel Seminar: May Day Ghana Travel Seminar: The ties that bind Ghana Travel Seminar: Reuniting with alumni …

Campus-Covid-Protocols-September-15-2022

Academic Catalog 2024-2025

Strengthening Faith Formation Among Children

…children face. “Contemporary children have existential fears and hopes, and we, as a church, have to pay attention to that. “Things can get very bad,” Yust continues. “They can see on television a child’s body wash up on shore during a refugee boat disaster. They can become angry, upset, and hurt. But God is still there. Faith can help them …

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Addendum to Student Catalog

UPSem Campus Map 2023 with Parking Highlighted

Generosity on a Budget

Rev. Dr. Helen Bessent Byrd (Union-PSCE ’07 ) For if the eagerness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has – not according to what one does not have (2 Corinthians 8:12). A recent article in the business section of a newspaper by Rivan Stinson emphasized how one can give to charities while on a budget. The …

Upper Long Cane Presbyterian PNC MIF 2019

Church MIF

Academic Catalog 2022-23

Academic Catalog 2023-2024

Director of Ministry for Children and Youth–Rye Presbyterian Church–Rye, NY

…plus years. After the new co-pastor is called, the church will decide what direction to take regarding its staffing model for serving children and youth. This position is an interim or temporary position but could become a permanent position. The salary package will be commensurate with the candidate’s educational and experience background. Housing is a possibility. The church owns a …